[Edaily Reporter YUN GI BACK ] The Japanese animated film “Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” has reclaimed the top spot at the box office and is on the verge of surpassing 3 million viewers. Poster for the animated film “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island.” (Photo courtesy of Daewon Media) According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network on the 15th, “Chiikawa” drew 57,192 viewers on the 14th, securing the No. 1 spot at the box office. This marks a two-rank rise from the previous day. The cumulative audience count stands at 2,903,066, leaving just over 90,000 viewers to reach the 3 million mark. Released on September 30, “Chiikawa” continues to enjoy steady box office success even in its seventh week. After claiming the No. 1 spot on the weekend box office for five consecutive weeks, it reclaimed the top spot despite competition from new releases, proving its potential for a long-running box office run. “Chiikawa” tells the story of the popular character Chiikawa and her friends as they become entangled in a mysterious incident on an unknown island. It is widely regarded that the popularity of the original work, which has secured a dedicated fanbase in Korea, has translated into box office success. “Fall 2: Dead Point” took second place, drawing 48,434 viewers, while “The Final Interview” came in third with 31,851 viewers.
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