‘HUMINT’ surpasses 1 million moviegoers, dominates Lunar New Year holiday box office through strong word of mouth

17 Feb 2026, 09:15 by Demian09 · allkpop

The film ‘HUMINT’ officially surpassed 1 million moviegoers today, powered by overwhelmingly positive word of mouth.

According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing network, ‘HUMINT’ crossed the 1 million admissions mark as of 1:07 PM on February 17.

Amid glowing reviews, the film has proven its high level of audience satisfaction. Film critic Lee Dong Jin also praised ‘HUMINT’ on Btv’s [Lee Dong Jin’s Phaeacia], commenting, “Its diverse and vividly defined action sequences are presented within a classical tone.” His analysis highlighted how the film successfully balances genre-driven thrills with the atmosphere of traditional action, further underscoring its craftsmanship.

In addition, the film has seen a reverse climb in CGV’s Golden Egg Index, along with soaring real-audience ratings, offering concrete numerical proof of strong viewer approval. From explosive gunfights and intense hand-to-hand combat to adrenaline-pumping car chases, the film delivers action that commands the big screen. At the same time, its tightly woven narrative, centered on characters with conflicting motives whose choices and emotions collide, has resonated deeply with audiences.

The scale and immersion that can be fully experienced in theaters have fueled enthusiastic word of mouth, allowing ‘HUMINT’ to seize the Lunar New Year holiday box office. In appreciation of the support, the ‘HUMINT’ team plans to continue engaging with audiences through special events during the second and third weekends of its release.

Driven by passionate acclaim and strong buzz, ‘HUMINT’ continues its box office run. The film tells the story of individuals with different agendas clashing in Vladivostok, where both secrets and truths sink beneath the icy sea, and is currently playing in theaters nationwide.

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