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[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
Filmmakers including director Jung Ji-young hold emergency news conference in Busan's Haeundae:

Filmmakers including director Jung Ji-young hold emergency news conference in Busan's Haeundae: "Don't turn films into political battlegrounds"

Filmmakers issue joint statement at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 8, condemning outside pressure, including a Singapore letter sent Oct. 6, and threats to their personal safety
Leading South Korean filmmakers, including directors Jung Ji-young and Lee Myung-se, have taken a firm stand over the controversy surrounding 'Assassins', a film at the center of allegations of historical distortion.
| James choi
The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

SGIFF, citing respect for the filmmakers’ creative vision, confirms festival screening for Nov. 21
SGIFF stands by creative vision amid controversy over historical distortion The Singapore International Film Festival will screen “The Assassins”, directed by Hur Jin-ho, as the opening film of its 37th edition as scheduled.
| James choi
[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
Yoo Hae-jin’s Team Vows Tough Response to Threats Over ‘Assassins’; Minister Choi Hwi-young Calls for Strict Law Enforcement on July 5

Yoo Hae-jin’s Team Vows Tough Response to Threats Over ‘Assassins’; Minister Choi Hwi-young Calls for Strict Law Enforcement on July 5

Agency says it is collecting malicious posts and preparing to take strong legal action
Criticism of film turns into excessive, blind witch hunt As a controversy over alleged historical distortion surrounding the film 'Assassins' spread into a sweeping boycott targeting lead actor 'Yoo Hae-jin' and protests outside his home, his agency and Choi Hwi-young, the minister of culture,...
| James choi
[Box Office] 'Assassins' surpasses 2.41 million viewers, tops holiday weekend despite boycott

[Box Office] 'Assassins' surpasses 2.41 million viewers, tops holiday weekend despite boycott

The film draws 590,000 viewers over National Foundation Day holiday weekend as government and film industry unite in calling for tough action against threats to actor
Box-office strength breaks through 'historical distortion' attacks as ideological conflict intensifies Director Hur Jin-ho's 'Assassins' completely dominated South Korea's theaters over the National Foundation Day holiday weekend despite fierce political controversy.
| James choi
[Weekend Box Office] 'Assassins' regains No. 1, surpassing 1.82 million viewers despite controversy

[Weekend Box Office] 'Assassins' regains No. 1, surpassing 1.82 million viewers despite controversy

Film returns to the top with a 21.8% share of revenue while defending second place with a 14.2% advance-booking rate
Has it shed the 'historical distortion' label. Film proves its box-office strength by drawing audiences 'Assassins', which sparked fierce controversy at the intersection of historical fact and cinematic imagination, has finally settled back onto a box-office trajectory.
| James choi
“Disappointing”: Actors in ‘The Assassins’ face indiscriminate backlash as historical theory fuels witch hunt

“Disappointing”: Actors in ‘The Assassins’ face indiscriminate backlash as historical theory fuels witch hunt

Protests flood the social media accounts of Yoo Hae-jin, Lee Min-ho and recommended actor Kim Go-eun, prompting criticism that interpreting a film and attacking its performances are separate matters
An unexpected witch hunt fueled by a historical theory The “historical distortion” controversy surrounding the film ‘The Assassins’ has crossed the boundaries of art and escalated into an indiscriminate witch hunt targeting the cast and moviegoers.
| James choi
'5·18 Mockery Row' Sparks PaiChai High School to Abruptly Pull 'Fire Baseball 2' Ahead of Broadcast

'5·18 Mockery Row' Sparks PaiChai High School to Abruptly Pull 'Fire Baseball 2' Ahead of Broadcast

A Field That Disregarded the Weight of History, and a Steadfast 'Red Card' for Entertainment This is a decision that goes beyond simple sports entertainment. Popular baseball variety program 'Fire Baseball 2' has taken a firm measure after recognizing the seriousness of the 'Local Put-Down...
| James choi
‘Independence Army: The Unfinished War’ Actor Jo Jin-woong, Speaker Woo Won-sik, and Others Gather Together

‘Independence Army: The Unfinished War’ Actor Jo Jin-woong, Speaker Woo Won-sik, and Others Gather Together

After completing the theatrical screening journey of the documentary film 〈Independence Army: The Unfinished War〉, Speaker Woo Won-sik, Chairman Lee Jong-chan of the Korean Liberation Association, Director Moon Seung-wook, Actor Jo Jin-woong, and other related parties gathered in one place.
On October 27, 2025, after completing the theatrical screening journey of the documentary film 〈Independence Army: The Unfinished War〉, Speaker Woo Won-sik, Chairman Lee Jong-chan of the Korean Liberation Association, Member of the National Assembly Park Hong-geun (Chairman of the General Hong...
| Joo Seong-cheol