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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.
[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...
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...
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.
Film 'Silmido' revises subtitles after 23 years: 31 men cleared of 'death row inmate' label, civilians not criminals

Film 'Silmido' revises subtitles after 23 years: 31 men cleared of 'death row inmate' label, civilians not criminals

New subtitles take effect on the 4th at the Defense Ministry and survivors' association's request, restoring the honor of members of the unit founded in 1968; a past affairs truth-finding commission determined most were ordinary civilians
Correcting a distorted history: The truth moves beyond the screen The blockbuster film 'Silmido', which drew more than 10 million moviegoers, has completely revised the explanatory subtitles at the start of the film, 23 years after its release.
Park Hae-joon Joins 〈Nambeol〉, Set to Play Leader of Waegu Raiders

Park Hae-joon Joins 〈Nambeol〉, Set to Play Leader of Waegu Raiders

Hard‑boiled martial‑arts action set in early Joseon in which he will appear alongside Lee Byung‑hun
Park Hae-joon has joined the cast of 〈Nambeol〉, the upcoming hard‑boiled martial‑arts action film set in the early Joseon era, where he will appear alongside Lee Byung-hun. Hive Media Corp. said on the 28th that Park Hae-joon has been confirmed for the hard‑boiled martial‑arts action film 〈Nambeol〉...
‘The King’s Affection’ Surpasses 11 Million Viewers… Faster than 'Spring in Seoul' and on Par with 'The Outlaws 4'

‘The King’s Affection’ Surpasses 11 Million Viewers… Faster than 'Spring in Seoul' and on Par with 'The Outlaws 4'

Achieved a record in just 33 days since release… Director Jang Hang-jun, Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, and others' '6-character' thank you messages are a hot topic
The movie 〈The King’s Affection〉 has created an unstoppable box office phenomenon, surpassing a cumulative audience of 11 million. The heavy narrative and the outstanding performances of the actors have made the 'King’s Affection' craze a phenomenon that now symbolizes the 2026 cinema landscape.
The King’s Warden Starring Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon Takes the Top Spot in Pre-sales... Surpassing 120,000

The King’s Warden Starring Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon Takes the Top Spot in Pre-sales... Surpassing 120,000

Pre-sales at 28.2% Leading the Way... Anticipation Grows Ahead of Release on the 4th
Director Jang Hang-jun's new film 〈The King’s Warden〉 has garnered a hot response even before its release, emerging as a strong contender at the box office during the Lunar New Year holiday. On the 3rd, just a day before its release, the number of pre-sale tickets surpassed 120,000.

"Reviving 1776 with AI"... Director Darren Aronofsky Launches Historical Series in Collaboration with Google

Deadline: "Aronofsky's AI Experiment 'On This Day... 1776' Unveiled Exclusively Through TIME Magazine" Visuals of the Revolutionary War Created with Google DeepMind Technology... Voices Provided by Real Actors in a 'Hybrid' Attempt "Witnessing Historical Moments on That Day"... Weekly Serialization Timed for the 250th Anniversary Draws Attention
The master of films like 'Black Swan' and 'The Whale', Darren Aronofsky, has returned with the most controversial tool in Hollywood, 'AI'. This stage is not a screen but YouTube, and the subject is the birth of America 250 years ago.
Yoo Ji-tae Gains 100kg for His Role as Han Myung-hoe in the Movie 'The King's Warden'...

Yoo Ji-tae Gains 100kg for His Role as Han Myung-hoe in the Movie 'The King's Warden'... "A Different Han Myung-hoe, It Was an Opportunity for Challenge"

"It Will Be a Masterpiece with Park Ji-hoon and Yoo Hae-jin" Praised for Acting... Expecting 10 Million
⬦ "Forget the Seven-Headed Baby". . . Jang Hang-jun's Contrarian Thinking X Yoo Ji-tae Gains 100kg to Create 'Monster Han Myung-hoe' Han Myung-hoe is recorded in history as a representative strategist who wielded absolute power while assisting King Sejo during the early Joseon period.