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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
'A2O LITE' Member Aijing’s Parents Face Wage-Arrears Controversy; Further Allegations Follow Mother’s Apology

'A2O LITE' Member Aijing’s Parents Face Wage-Arrears Controversy; Further Allegations Follow Mother’s Apology

Allegations of unpaid wages at an education company run by the parents of Aijing, a member of producer Lee Soo-man’s new girl group A2O LITE Mother apologizes, acknowledging business losses and saying the matter is unrelated to her daughter; former employee makes further allegations related to funeral expenses With no official statement from A2O, attention also focuses on the group’s debut song 'NEON,' which topped major music charts
Aijing (13), a Chinese member of rookie girl group A2O LITE, produced by Lee Soo-man, is embroiled in a controversy over her parents’ alleged failure to pay wages. Chinese media outlets reported that employees at an education company in Beijing run by Aijing’s parents were owed wages.
| Seongchan Eol
Ha-young’s Great-Grandfather Controversy Delays ‘There’s a Chance’ From February; Baseball Drama to Take Its Place

Ha-young’s Great-Grandfather Controversy Delays ‘There’s a Chance’ From February; Baseball Drama to Take Its Place

After leaving seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix’s ‘The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call’ amid controversy over her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese activities, Ha-young’s SBS drama is postponed
Broadcasters apply stricter historical standards and move quickly to fill the schedule A controversy over the alleged pro-Japanese activities of actor Ha-young’s great-grandfather has sent shock waves through the broadcasting industry.
| James choi
Ha-young Hit by Controversy Over Great-Grandfather’s Pro-Japanese Ties… SBS Leaves “There Is a Chance” Off First-Half 2027 Schedule

Ha-young Hit by Controversy Over Great-Grandfather’s Pro-Japanese Ties… SBS Leaves “There Is a Chance” Off First-Half 2027 Schedule

Amid controversy over Ha-young’s great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties, her starring SBS drama “There Is a Chance” is left off the first-half 2027 lineup The legal drama starring Lee Je-hoon and Ha-young has wrapped filming, but its broadcast date remains uncertain amid worsening public backlash Ha-young has also left “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” Season 2 and suspended activities; Jung Ye-in has been cast as her replacement, and production has begun
The drama Ha-young filmed most recently, 〈There Is a Chance〉, looks unlikely to reach viewers anytime soon. On October 19, several media outlets reported that SBS had left the drama 〈There Is a Chance〉 off its first-half 2027 schedule.
| Seongchan Eol
[Parliamentary Audit] Historical Controversy Over 'Assassins' ... Why KOCCA Really Gave It A Grades in 10 Categories

[Parliamentary Audit] Historical Controversy Over 'Assassins' ... Why KOCCA Really Gave It A Grades in 10 Categories

Korea Creative Content Agency President Kim Yoon-ji appears at the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee's parliamentary audit on Oct. 12, defending a 26-year veteran director's abilities and the freedom of creative expression
Personal attacks that stifle imagination raise fears for K-content Kim Yoon-ji, president of the 'Korea Creative Content Agency', took a firm stand in defense of creative freedom amid the recent controversy over alleged 'historical distortion' in the film 'Assassins'.
| James choi
Film 'Assassin(s)' Tops 3 Million Amid Political Controversy and Canceled Stage Appearances

Film 'Assassin(s)' Tops 3 Million Amid Political Controversy and Canceled Stage Appearances

Film about the hunt for those behind a 1974 assassination attempt targeting the first lady draws 3 million viewers in 20 days All stage appearances canceled after cast members face vulgar attacks amid conservative accusations of historical distortion Fierce backlash follows as production company denies directly naming the mastermind and the film industry issues a statement protecting creators
〈Assassin 〉 has surpassed 3 million viewers amid controversy. The film 〈Assassin 〉 announced that it surpassed 3 million viewers on the morning of Oct. 13. According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for theater admissions, 〈Assassin 〉 had drawn 2.
| Seongchan Eol
[On the Ground at BIFF] “Art Is Art”: Zhang Yimou Breaks Silence on Historical Controversy Over “Assassins”; Top Asian Film to Be Named on 15th

[On the Ground at BIFF] “Art Is Art”: Zhang Yimou Breaks Silence on Historical Controversy Over “Assassins”; Top Asian Film to Be Named on 15th

Director Jung Juri shares concerns that creators could be intimidated; the 31st Busan International Film Festival jury will select South Korea’s Academy submission from 13 competition entries
Director “Zhang Yimou”, the Chinese cinema master serving as jury president for this year’s 31st Busan International Film Festival competition, has firmly stated his position on the controversy over historical distortion surrounding “Assassins”, a film that has recently stirred South Korea’s movie...
| James choi
Film industry groups issue official statement over 'Assassins' controversy:

Film industry groups issue official statement over 'Assassins' controversy: "Discussion of a film must not threaten personal safety"

Nineteen film organizations speak with one voice, expressing deep concern over planned protests outside an actor's home and the cancellation of events
Film Industry Solidarity, a coalition of 19 film organizations, issued an official statement on Oct. 5 expressing deep concern over threats directed at people involved in the film 〈Assassins〉 and at individuals connected to the controversy surrounding it.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Kylie Kelce apologizes over Kate Middleton title controversy: “I’ll call her Princess Catherine”

Kylie Kelce apologizes over Kate Middleton title controversy: “I’ll call her Princess Catherine”

- Officially apologizes on the podcast 'Not Gonna Lie' on the 1st (local time), saying, “I didn’t know royal protocol for titles” - Quickly corrects herself after criticism of the “Princess Kate” title, saying she will respectfully refer to her as Princess Catherine - Extends an invitation by citing their shared experiences in field hockey, cancer treatment and parenting: “I don’t actually expect her to appear, but I want to convey my admiration” - Interest grows in another royal connection after her husband Jason Kelce’s 'New Heights' podcast established a relationship with Prince William
Kylie Kelce, a podcaster and the wife of former NFL star Jason Kelce, has formally apologized for a title mistake she made while inviting Britain’s Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, onto her podcast, saying she will follow royal protocol.
| Yangsimoh
Backlash over historical distortion claims surrounding 'Assassins' … conservative group announces rally outside Yoo Hae-jin's home

Backlash over historical distortion claims surrounding 'Assassins' … conservative group announces rally outside Yoo Hae-jin's home

The conservative film's lead actor, Yoo Hae-jin, is the target of a monthlong daily rally planned outside his Seongbuk-gu home New Liberty Solidarity calls for him to appear in right-wing films to promote political balance and plans to deploy sound equipment The Korean Film Producers Association issues a statement expressing concern over excessive attacks on filmmakers as the movie surpasses 1.82 million admissions
New Liberty Solidarity, a conservative civic group, will hold a rally outside the home of Yoo Hae-jin, the lead actor in 〈Assassins〉, a film that has drawn allegations of historical distortion. New Liberty Solidarity said Tuesday that it had notified police of plans to hold a rally every day from...
| Seongchan Eol