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The Assassin(s) Breaks Even 30 Days After Release, Despite Controversy

The Assassin(s) Breaks Even 30 Days After Release, Despite Controversy

Film about the search for those behind the 1974 shooting of the first lady draws 3.3 million moviegoers Despite controversy over alleged historical distortion and disrespect toward the deceased, the film steadily draws audiences and breaks even Ranks fourth among Korean films released this year and draws international interest, with its second screening at the Singapore International Film Festival selling out
〈The Assassin 〉 has broken even amid controversy. The film 〈The Assassin 〉 had drawn a total of 3. 3 million moviegoers as of Oct. 22, according to the tally. Released on Sept. 23, 〈The Assassin 〉 reached 3. 3 million moviegoers in exactly 30 days and said it had also surpassed its break-even point.
| Seongchan Eol
[Film Festival] Picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, Part 2: ‘Asia Pride’ and ‘Special Pride’ Sections, ‘Korean Queer Film History’

[Film Festival] Picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, Part 2: ‘Asia Pride’ and ‘Special Pride’ Sections, ‘Korean Queer Film History’

『Korean Queer Film History 2022–2025』, documenting queer films that screened in Korea from 2022 to 2025 through criticism by five critics and interviews with five directors, will also be published.
※ Continued from the first article on picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival. The Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival’s “Asia Pride” section is a chance to discover a diverse range of queer films made in Asia.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘The Assassin(s)’ Unveils Six Previously Unreleased Stills; Ranks Among 2026’s Top Four Korean Films

‘The Assassin(s)’ Unveils Six Previously Unreleased Stills; Ranks Among 2026’s Top Four Korean Films

The previously unreleased stills revisit the characters’ relationships and contributions while once again highlighting the ensemble brought to life by the actors’ nuanced performances.
Even after ranking among the top four Korean films of 2026, 〈The Assassin 〉 continues its successful theatrical run. The film has unveiled six previously unreleased stills showcasing the cast’s on-screen chemistry.
| Joo Seong-cheol
'The Assassin(s)' Tops the Korean Film Box Office for 22 Consecutive Days, Ranks No. 4 Among 2026 Korean Films

'The Assassin(s)' Tops the Korean Film Box Office for 22 Consecutive Days, Ranks No. 4 Among 2026 Korean Films

After ranking among the top four highest-grossing Korean films of 2026, the film is still leading the Korean film box office in its fifth week in theaters, demonstrating its staying power.
〈The Assassin 〉, which follows an investigation into the questions and forces behind the shooting of the first lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974, has ranked among the top four highest-grossing Korean films of 2026.
| Joo Seong-cheol
A Festival for Everyone: 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival Opens at Cinematheque KOFA in Sangam

A Festival for Everyone: 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival Opens at Cinematheque KOFA in Sangam

From Nov. 11 (Wed.) to 14 (Sat.), the festival will present an opening ceremony and screening, along with 26 films—including eight features and 17 shorts—across 12 screenings, and host a barrier-free forum.
The Korean Film Archive (President Mo Eun-young, hereinafter “KOFA”) is supporting the 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival, taking place Nov. 11 (Wed.) through 15 (Sun.). Hosted and organized by the Korean Barrier Free Film Committee, the festival will be held at Cinematheque KOFA in Sangam and...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Jeon Do-yeon’s ‘Possible Love’ sweeps 46th Korean Film Critics Association Awards… New OTT category debuts; which films made the ‘Top 10’?

Jeon Do-yeon’s ‘Possible Love’ sweeps 46th Korean Film Critics Association Awards… New OTT category debuts; which films made the ‘Top 10’?

Lee Chang-dong’s film wins two awards, including Best Picture; ceremony to be held at KOFA on the 4th of next month
Return of a master and rise of new talent showcase the Korean film industry’s qualitative growth Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ won Best Picture at the 46th Korean Film Critics Association Awards. The association officially announced the winners and honorees in each category on the 20th,...
| James choi
[New Film] Late Director Hur Bum-wook’s ‘Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease’—Invited to the World’s Largest Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Opens on the 21st

[New Film] Late Director Hur Bum-wook’s ‘Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease’—Invited to the World’s Largest Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Opens on the 21st

A finely crafted feature exposing a violent system
A desperate fable of survival in a cycle of violence The posthumous work of director Hur Bum-wook, a promising creator in South Korea’s independent animation scene, ‘Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease’ will open in theaters on the 21st.
| James choi
‘The Assassin(s)’ Rises to No. 4 Among 2026 Korean Films at the Box Office, Buoyed by Praise at Home and Abroad

‘The Assassin(s)’ Rises to No. 4 Among 2026 Korean Films at the Box Office, Buoyed by Praise at Home and Abroad

Film surpasses 3 million admissions and continues its run into its fifth week
The film 〈The Assassin 〉, directed by Hur Jin-ho, has topped the Korean-film box office for 19 consecutive days, rising to fourth place among Korean films released in 2026. Hive Media Corp., which produced and distributed the film, said on the 20th that it had drawn a cumulative 3,241,497...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Snakes and talismans in a luxury apartment? Jang Gyu-ri and Bae Jong-ok bring chilling real-world horror to ‘The Perfect House,’ opening Nov. 25

Snakes and talismans in a luxury apartment? Jang Gyu-ri and Bae Jong-ok bring chilling real-world horror to ‘The Perfect House,’ opening Nov. 25

The new, realistic horror thriller 〈The Perfect House〉, starring Jang Gyu-ri and Bae Jong-ok, will open in theaters nationwide on Nov. 25 Directed by Jeong Yong-ki of 〈The Ghost Station〉, the film follows a college student who moves into a luxury apartment and the elegant landlady who lives there A teaser poster featuring eerie objects believed to ward off misfortune—including dried pollock, a mysterious talisman and a jar of salt—raises the tension
The horror film 〈The Perfect House〉, starring Jang Gyu-ri and Bae Jong-ok, has announced its release date and unveiled a poster. On Oct. 19, the film 〈The Perfect House〉 confirmed it will open on Nov. 25 and released a teaser poster capturing the film’s eerie atmosphere.
| Seongchan Eol
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Invited to the Hawaii International Film Festival on the 21st; opens in South Korean theaters
A new film from Yeon Sang-ho, the director who has helped drive the global rise of Korean content, has set a new milestone for the Korean film industry, selling to 118 countries worldwide before its release. According to distributor CJ ENM on the 19th, proceeds from overseas sales alone have...
| James choi