Tazza 4 — Hits 830K Admissions in Opening Week and Eyes 1 Million

Tazza 4 (officially titled Tazza: Beelzebub’s Song) is rapidly approaching the 1 million admissions milestone in South Korea just one week after its theatrical release, driven by consistently high seat occupancy rates, OSEN reported on September 28.

Tazza 4 Dominates Box Office With Strong Word-of-Mouth

According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing network, the crime film Tazza: Beelzebub’s Song drew 169,899 moviegoers on the previous day alone. This brought its cumulative audience to 838,031 during its opening week, transforming the film into a box office sensation fueled by enthusiastic word-of-mouth.

Star-Studded Cast and High-Stakes Plot

As the final installment of the iconic Tazza franchise, Tazza: Beelzebub’s Song is directed by Choi Quốc-hee and distributed by CJ ENM. The gripping narrative follows Jang Tae-young (played by Byun Yo-han), who believed he had the world in the palm of his hands through an online casino business, and his estranged best friend of the same name, Park Tae-young (played by Noh Jae-won), who stripped him of everything. The two reunite in a global gambling ring for a fierce revenge match.

Overcoming Restrictions With Exceptional Seat Occupancy

Despite the handicap of an adult-only (restricted) rating following its premiere on September 23, Tazza: Beelzebub’s Song maintained a strong two-way race at the box office alongside competing titles. Although its advance booking rankings trailed competitors prior to release, it made up ground through high on-site ticket sales, proving the strength of real-time viewer recommendations.

On the third day of the holiday weekend, the film achieved a remarkable 52.9% seat occupancy rate—filling more than half of approximately 400,000 available seats—statistically demonstrating a massive turnout of adult audiences. Even on the final day of the holiday, when the overall market size typically shrinks significantly, the movie maintained a low drop rate and high seat occupancy compared to contemporary rivals, cementing its path toward surpassing 1 million admissions this week.

Meanwhile, Tazza: Beelzebub’s Song currently holds a 93% CGV Golden Egg Index score, showcasing its powerful presence as a wildcard in theaters. Backed by solid word-of-mouth accumulated over the holiday period, the film is expected to continue its fiery box office run throughout October.