The Korean romance film Even If This Love Disappears From the World Tonight has officially crossed its break-even point, making it the first Korean movie of 2026 to do so.
According to its distributor, the film surpassed 720,000 admissions as of 9:30 a.m. on January 9, based on figures from Korea’s integrated box office ticketing system. This marks the point at which the film has fully recovered its production and marketing costs—an important benchmark for theatrical success.
A Promising Signal for Korean Films in 2026
Achieving profitability just 17 days after release, the film is being viewed as a strong opening signal for the Korean box office in the new year. With steady audience turnout, it continues its run toward the next milestone, with expectations already building for a climb past 800,000 viewers.
Together with another domestic release, If Only We, the movie is helping reignite interest in romance and melodrama, a genre that is showing renewed strength in theaters after a quieter period.
Strong Youth Appeal During Winter Break
A notable factor behind the film’s momentum is its popularity among teenage audiences. As winter vacation season gains pace, the movie is expected to remain a key draw throughout January, particularly for younger viewers seeking emotionally driven storytelling.
A Youth Romance Built on Memory and Devotion
Even If This Love Disappears From the World Tonight follows Seo-yoon, played by Cynthia, a girl who loses her memories every single day, and Jae-won, portrayed by Choo Young-woo, who fills each day with memories for her anew. Their story unfolds as a tender youth romance centered on love, loss, and the act of remembering.
The film is currently screening nationwide and continues to draw audiences with its emotional narrative and consistent box office performance.