K Wave Media Leads Investment in “Once We Were Us,” Now the #1 Film at the Korean Box Office
K Wave Media, Ltd. - Ordinary Shares (KWM)
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Source: GlobeNewswire
NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K Wave Media Ltd. (Nasdaq: KWM), a global entertainment and media company, is extending its track record of successful K content investments. Building on the global success of its Netflix original series Trigger, the company now reports that Once We Were Us, a feature film released on December 31, has climbed to the top of the Korean box office. After its theatrical release on December 31, Once We Were Us quickly gained momentum, culminating in a top ranking at the Korean box office with a cumulative audience of over one million. According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticket sales network, Once We Were Us drew 54,940 moviegoers nationwide on January 7, surpassing Avatar: Fire and Ashes, which recorded 46,691 admissions. The film’s ascent has been driven by strong word of mouth and sustained audience demand. Despite screening on roughly half as many screens and showtimes as Avatar: The Way of Water, Once We Were Us steadily clo
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- 12/18/25 - Form EFFECT
- 11/26/25 - Form F-1/A
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