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‘The Match’ Tops Box Office for 3rd Straight Weekend

Seoul: The Korean sports drama "The Match" has maintained its position at the top of the box office for the third consecutive weekend. This film, which premiered on March 26, attracted over 300,000 moviegoers from Friday to Sunday, bringing its total audience to 1.8 million.

According to Yonhap News Agency, "The Match" is based on the real-life rivalry between South Korea's two legendary Go players. The film follows the mental journey of Cho Hoon-hyun, portrayed by actor Lee, who discovers the young genius Lee Chang-ho, played by Yoo. Cho takes Lee under his wing during the peak of his professional career, creating a compelling narrative that has resonated with audiences.

Following "The Match," Rami Malek's spy thriller "The Amateur" secured the second spot at the box office, drawing in 47,963 viewers. Meanwhile, Ha Jung-woo's black comedy "Lobby" attracted 41,512 viewers, rounding out the top three films of the weekend.

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