Korean Sci-Fi Films Cited as Example of Market Penetration in US
What happened
The 2013 film *Snowpiercer* is frequently cited as an example of Korean cinema successfully entering the American market. The production was a Korean film with a Hollywood element, and at the time, it was the most expensive film South Korea had ever made, costing around $40 million. Worldwide, the film grossed $86.8 million, with nearly $60 million earned in Korea alone. In the United States, the total gross was $4.56 million.
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Why it matters
The case of *Snowpiercer* is often brought up when discussing the potential of Korean genre films to break into the international market. This demonstrates the potential for South Korean productions to establish a presence in the demanding US market.
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Who's involved
- KoreaGeopolitical state whose film industry is discussed as a case study for international market success.
Who could feel it
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The successful international market penetration of genre films could validate the country's cultural export capabilities.
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