Zombie Comedy Shakes Up Korea: 'Zombie Daughter' Sets All-Time Opening Day Record

The Movie That Ate Up the Box Office: All-Time No.1 Opening Day

On July 31, 2025, '

Zombie Daughter

' made history. The film attracted 430,091 moviegoers nationwide on opening day, setting a new record for the highest opening day audience ever for a Korean comedy-and any Korean film, according to the

Korean Film Council

(KOFIC). This explosive debut meant the total audience across all theaters reached 862,234 people, making that day one of the busiest cinema days of the year in Korea.

Crushing the Competition: Record-Breaking Audience Numbers

'Zombie Daughter' didn't just break records-it left major titles in its wake. The previous comedy record-holder, 'Extreme Job' (2019), drew 368,582 viewers on the first day. The international blockbuster 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning' (2023) attracted 423,892 viewers. Popular recent films like 'Pamyo' and 'Pilot' were comfortably left behind, underlining Zombie Daughter's overwhelming popularity.

Family Drama with a Bite: Undead Meets Heart

What sets this movie apart? Instead of the usual gore or horror, 'Zombie Daughter' offers a refreshingly warm family story at the heart of its zombie plot. The story centers on a father doing everything possible to protect his daughter-the last surviving zombie on Earth. Laugh-out-loud moments abound as they hide her from nosy neighbors and suspicious relatives, blended seamlessly with touching scenes that reveal deep parental love and sacrifice. The film's wild twists include secret zombie-smuggling escapades and quirky supporting characters who add chaos and charm. This unique mix of humor, action, and emotion has won audiences over, sparking laughter and tears alike.