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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.
| James choi
WOODZ addresses 'atomic-bomb film' casting controversy:

WOODZ addresses 'atomic-bomb film' casting controversy: "I had already turned down project after reviewing script"

Following reports of his casting in the recent South Korea-Japan co-production Tamako, WOODZ addressed the matter during a livestream on the 27th After reviewing the script and holding careful discussions, he had already declined the role, but reports incorrectly said otherwise He went live to ease fans' concerns over the erroneous report, bringing the controversy and casting episode to a close for now
Singer WOODZ, whose real name is Cho Seung-youn, said he had "received the script and turned down" the role amid recent reports that he would appear in a Japanese film about the atomic bomb. During a livestream on the afternoon of the 27th, WOODZ said, "I don't think I can avoid talking about this.
| Seongchan Eol
“Girl Who Doesn’t Know Songs”: Sim Soo-bong Takes Aim at 17-Year-Old Kim Da-hyun, Then Apologizes After Website Crash

“Girl Who Doesn’t Know Songs”: Sim Soo-bong Takes Aim at 17-Year-Old Kim Da-hyun, Then Apologizes After Website Crash

The singer acknowledges inappropriate remarks directed at a junior performer 54 years her junior at a local festival and shares a story about “A Million Roses.”
Official website crashes after inappropriate remarks targeting 17-year-old junior singer at local festival Singer Sim Soo-bong, 71, officially apologized after facing intense criticism for directing the phrase “girl who doesn’t know songs” at 17-year-old singer Kim Da-hyun, who is 54 years her...
| James choi
‘MAGA Barbie’ Sydney Sweeney caught nude for 8 seconds in Novig ad, now faces controversy over sexualization of women’s sports

‘MAGA Barbie’ Sydney Sweeney caught nude for 8 seconds in Novig ad, now faces controversy over sexualization of women’s sports

She loses 200,000 followers as her role as a shareholder helps propel the latecomer platform to global prominence
Controversy over blatant sexualization crosses the line, drawing fierce backlash from the sports world Hollywood actress ‘Sydney Sweeney,’ dubbed ‘MAGA Barbie’ over controversy surrounding her political leanings, is at the center of criticism that she has now blatantly sexualized women’s sports.
| James choi
'Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan 4' draws line over false eyewitness accounts, fully refutes restaurant-booking and staging allegations on 14th

'Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan 4' draws line over false eyewitness accounts, fully refutes restaurant-booking and staging allegations on 14th

The show's firm response signals a hard-line stance after controversy surrounding another variety program sparks questions about its no-sponsorship policy, maintained since its February 2024 launch
Zero prearranged bookings: Producers warn they will take action against speculation The production team behind 'Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan 4', a variety show jointly aired by MBN and Channel S, has firmly rejected allegations that restaurants are booked in advance and situations are staged.
| James choi
MC Mong meets Kim Min-jong and apologizes for raising gambling allegations — dramatic turnaround after four months; will he withdraw defamation complaint?

MC Mong meets Kim Min-jong and apologizes for raising gambling allegations — dramatic turnaround after four months; will he withdraw defamation complaint?

Kim Min-jong’s side says it accepted the younger singer’s apology after he realized his mistake
MC Mong apologizes in person during a live broadcast on the fifth, taking legal dispute raised on the first into a new phase A dispute over the facts involving singer and actor 'Kim Min-jong' and singer 'MC Mong' reached a dramatic resolution after about four months, ushering in a new phase.
| James choi
‘Pro-Japanese great-grandfather’ Ha Young exits Netflix’s The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call … “We respect the actor’s decision”

‘Pro-Japanese great-grandfather’ Ha Young exits Netflix’s The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call … “We respect the actor’s decision”

After mentioning her family’s “four generations of doctors” on a variety show, Ha Young’s great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho came under renewed scrutiny, prompting a flood of demands that she also leave her next SBS project
From a celebrated family history to the burden of a pro-Japanese legacy, a downfall foretold Actor Ha Young, 33, will make a disgraced exit from the follow-up to Netflix’s original series The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call after becoming embroiled in a controversy over her great-grandfather’s alleged...
| James choi
'This Damn Love' tops Netflix non-English shows with 7.5 million views despite Ha-young great-grandfather controversy

'This Damn Love' tops Netflix non-English shows with 7.5 million views despite Ha-young great-grandfather controversy

No. 1 in 26 countries and in the top 10 in 68, while Park Eun-bin's 'Chilly Romance' ranks No. 3 globally
Jung Hae-in and Ha-young's 'This Damn Love' tops global rankings with 7.5 million views despite pro-Japanese controversy Enters the top 10 in 68 countries in its second week; cast interviews canceled entirely amid controversy over a lead actor's family history The romantic comedy 'This Damn Love',...
| James choi
[Fact Check] Fake Controversy Amid an “Odyssey” Craze…The Truth About the Only IMAX Venue With a 1.43 Aspect Ratio

[Fact Check] Fake Controversy Amid an “Odyssey” Craze…The Truth About the Only IMAX Venue With a 1.43 Aspect Ratio

Among 27 theaters nationwide, there is no 70mm film projector, and the 1.9-to-1 screen ratio also matches the official specifications
A longing for the “real thing,” and a image-quality debate beyond the screen Director Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Odyssey, has sparked an unprecedented box-office surge, pulling audiences toward IMAX theaters.
| James choi
Firestorm Over ‘Pro-Japanese’ Controversy In Actor HaYoung’s Great-Grandfather Spills to Anyang City as It Hides Independence Activist Post From 6 Years Ago

Firestorm Over ‘Pro-Japanese’ Controversy In Actor HaYoung’s Great-Grandfather Spills to Anyang City as It Hides Independence Activist Post From 6 Years Ago

The city removed from public view a 2020 article written by a citizen reporter group, with HaYoung saying, “As a descendant, I sincerely apologize.”
A backlash has erupted over allegations that actor ‘HaYoung’’s (33; real name Ahn HaYoung) great-grandfather, ‘Ahn SangHo’ (1872~1927), collaborated with Japan as a pro-Japanese figure. In response, the ‘Anyang City’ in Gyeonggi Province moved abruptly to make official blog posts about him as an...
| James choi