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Film ‘Assassin(s)’ faces historical distortion dispute; ratings split 8.4 vs. 2.4

Film ‘Assassin(s)’ faces historical distortion dispute; ratings split 8.4 vs. 2.4

After controversy erupts over a theory about who was behind the events following the film’s release on the 23rd, the Park Chung-hee Presidential Memorial Foundation calls for screenings to stop; producers dismiss the claims, calling it a fictional film shaped by imagination.
The film ‘Assassin ’, which brings the shooting of Yuk Young-soo to the screen, has become the focus of a fierce dispute over historical distortion. In the wake of its release, ratings from actual moviegoers and online users have sharply diverged at 8. 4 and 2.
Critic Kim Na-hee on 'The Assassins': “With the Pen, the Body and Music” ②

Critic Kim Na-hee on 'The Assassins': “With the Pen, the Body and Music” ②

※ 〈The Assassins〉 review continues from Part 1. This article contains spoilers for the film.
Critic Kim Na-hee on ‘Assassin(s),’ “With a Pen, With the Body, and Through Music” ①

Critic Kim Na-hee on ‘Assassin(s),’ “With a Pen, With the Body, and Through Music” ①

※ This article includes plot developments from the latter part of the film and its epilogue. ​ Heo Jin-ho’s 〈Assassin 〉 rings out with six gunshots. But what the film tracks to the end is not the bullets, but the questions left behind where the shots passed. Who fired. How many rounds were fired.
WJSN's Eunseo-led TikTok short drama 'In The Name Of Beauty' hits 300 million views

WJSN's Eunseo-led TikTok short drama 'In The Name Of Beauty' hits 300 million views

Starring Son Ju-yeon, also known as WJSN's Eunseo, and Lee Jin-hyuk, the office rom-com carries K-drama sensibilities.
The TikTok-exclusive short drama 〈In The Name Of Beauty〉 (In The Name Of Beauty, directed by Myung Jae-ha, written by Kim Hee-won) has surpassed 300 million cumulative global views. Composed of 44 episodes (1–3 minutes each), 〈In The Name Of Beauty〉 released episodes 1–22 on July 30 and followed...
The Truth Behind the Targeting of President Park Chung-hee, the Movie “1026: For a New World” Opens on May 20!

The Truth Behind the Targeting of President Park Chung-hee, the Movie “1026: For a New World” Opens on May 20!

From 1946, when Kim Jae-gyu and Park Chung-hee’s first connection began, to the October 26 Incident and onward to the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement.
On October 26, 1979, the film追 those true facts behind why Kim Jae-gyu, head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, shot at President Park Chung-hee traces the truth. It will be released on May 20. 〈1026: For a New World〉(Director: Choi Ui-an | Narration: Shin So-hyun | Cast: Kwon Hyuk-seong,...
Can This Love Be Translated? Kim Seon-ho ②

Can This Love Be Translated? Kim Seon-ho ② "I think my reaction creates the image of the other character while acting"

▶ 〈Can This Love Be Translated. 〉 Kim Seon-ho Actor Interview continues in Part 1. There were many overseas location shoots. Among Japan, Italy, and Canada, which country left the biggest impression on you. Italy was great, and everything was good, but I can't forget the shock of seeing the aurora.
Why Did He Shoot the President? A Shocking Release Coming in January 2026

Why Did He Shoot the President? A Shocking Release Coming in January 2026

'1026: For a New World' Deals with the Assassination of President Park Chung-hee and the Relationship Between Kim Jae-kyu, Park Chung-hee, and Jang Jun-ha
〈1026: For a New World〉 has confirmed its release in January 2026 with the unveiling of its teaser poster. 〈1026: For a New World〉 is the first domestic hybrid documentary essay film that aims to approach the truth of 10. 26 by merging fictional drama based on contemporary materials and records.
'Beloved Father Figure' Choi Bool-am Laid to Rest After Three Days of Tearful Farewells

'Beloved Father Figure' Choi Bool-am Laid to Rest After Three Days of Tearful Farewells

Private funeral procession held at Seoul Asan Medical Center on the morning of the 2nd; after a stop at Green Umbrella, his longtime partner of 45 years, he was taken to his final resting place
Funeral procession held in sorrow as younger colleagues stay by his side to the end Actor 'Choi Bool-am', admired by the public for portraying one of Korea's most iconic father figures, has been laid to rest. The funeral procession for the actor, who died on the 29th of last month, was held...
200 Gather for Shin Young-kyun’s 99th-Birthday Celebration; Late Ahn Sung-ki’s Son Shares Moving Tribute

200 Gather for Shin Young-kyun’s 99th-Birthday Celebration; Late Ahn Sung-ki’s Son Shares Moving Tribute

16th Beautiful Artist Awards held alongside celebration; Kim Mu-yeol, Park Geun-hyung and three others receive awards and 20 million won each
A celebration marking the 99th birthday of veteran actor Shin Young-kyun, a living legend of Korean cinema, was held in grand style on the 15th at Stage28 in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The event was held alongside the 16th Beautiful Artist Awards, drawing about 200 figures from the arts and culture world...
Joo Sung-chul's Locker: What's Wrong With Talking About 'Assassins' and the Missing Bullet?

Joo Sung-chul's Locker: What's Wrong With Talking About 'Assassins' and the Missing Bullet?

I fixate on objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor placed that particular object in front of the camera. 'Joo Sung-chul's Locker' records the objects in movies that quietly catch my eye.
〈Assassins〉 has canceled all events tied to the Busan International Film Festival, which opens today, Oct. 6. The cancellations began with actor Lee Min-ho's absence from Actors' House, a program that brings actors together with audiences, and were followed by the cancellation of one stage greeting...