Global K-animation 'The King of Kings' (directed by Jang Seong-ho, produced by Mopax Studio, distributed by Distation, co-distributed by Cites) recorded a cumulative audience of 730,000 on July 27, marking its second place in animation box office performance this year. Amidst achieving remarkable records at the summer box office, the film's voice actors Jin Sun-kyu, Lee Ha-nee, and Yang Dong-geun are concentrating attention by sharing a box office thank-you message with the audience.

The global K-animation 'The King of Kings' has reached a cumulative audience of 730,000 in its 12th day of release on July 27, ranking it among the top 2 in cumulative audience numbers for animated films released in 2025. Following , 'The King of Kings' climbed to the second spot in the box office rankings for animated films released in 2025, achieving valuable results in the competitive summer theater market. This accomplishment is being regarded as proof of both the commercial and artistic potential of Korean animation, resulting from steady audience support and strong word-of-mouth.

Also, during the first weekend of its release, it outperformed to rise to third place at the box office over the weekend of July 26 and 27, creating a surprising turnaround. Despite showing 32% fewer screenings, it proved its box office strength. The results achieved during the second weekend of release clearly indicate the potential for the long-term box office success of 'The King of Kings' and the possibility of breaking box office records.

Thanks to the box office success of 'The King of Kings,' the voice actors also expressed their gratitude directly. Jin Sun-kyu, who plays 'Jesus', noted, "70,000 surpassed!! Thank you, audience!" Lee Ha-nee, who plays 'Catherine Dickens', expressed her joy with a cute emoji, saying, "Congratulations on surpassing 70,000!!" Finally, Yang Dong-geun, who plays 'Peter', said, "The King of Kings belongs to you, the audience. Thank you so much for surpassing 70,000!" as he sincerely acknowledged the audience for the success.

The film 'The King of Kings' is a global box office hit K-animation that depicts the journey of England's distinguished author Charles Dickens traveling with his youngest son, Walter, into the most magnificent story 2,000 years ago. This work, which has crossed 700,000 viewers just 12 days after its release with touching and enjoyable experiences that can be appreciated by all generations, is currently being screened enthusiastically in theaters nationwide.

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