Backroom Movie Hits 500K Viewers in 8 Days

The horror film 'The Backrooms' has surpassed 500,000 viewers in just 8 days since its release, emerging as the biggest dark horse of the summer box office. It has shown a steady increase in audience numbers even on weekdays, indicating potential for long-term success.

According to the Integrated Network of Automated Systems for Cinema Ticket, 'The Backrooms' surpassed 500,000 cumulative viewers on its 8th day of release. This is 3 days faster than 'Noise' (2025), last year's highest-grossing Korean horror thriller, which took 11 days to reach the 500,000 mark, and it also surpasses the final audience count of 'Exit 8', which was 450,206.

In particular, the box office curve is expected to rise even more steeply as the timing of 'The Backrooms' reaching 500,000 viewers coincides with the temporary public holiday for the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. The film is anticipating an increase in family, friend, and couple audiences taking advantage of the holiday, aiming for a box office jump that will continue through the weekend.

Behind this box office success is the heated interpretation and debate surrounding 'The Backrooms' universe, which has spread primarily among Gen Z, establishing it as a cultural phenomenon. On social media and online communities, various content related to the film's universe is continuously being reproduced along with proof of multiple viewings, suggesting that the box office momentum will likely continue for the time being.

The film 'The Backrooms' is the first cinematic adaptation of the 'Backrooms universe,' which has captivated horror fandom worldwide. It tells the story of Clark and Mary, who encounter inexplicable phenomena in a bizarre space set against yellow walls and endless fluorescent lights.