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.
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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.
Four Keywords That Capture 〈Possible Love〉
Over roughly 30 years, Korean master filmmaker Lee Chang-dong has made just seven films, yet his imprint on Korean cinema remains immense. Lee Chang-dong returned after eight years with 〈Possible Love〉, a drama about what happens when a laid-off worker couple and a wealthy documentary-director...
Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, Lee Min-ho's 'Assassins' Surpasses 1.5 Million During Chuseok Holiday!
It holds the top spot at the holiday box office, emerging as Chuseok's big winner
Well-crafted historical pursuit thriller upends the box-office landscape The 'Yook Young-soo assassination' rocked South Korea in 1974. 'Assassins', a film that probes the mystery hidden behind the event, is creating a major stir at theaters.
Genre Series Led by Song Kang and Son Suk-ku Seize Primetime — How ‘Four Hands,’ ‘Field Mouse’ and Others Broke Through 7.9% Ratings
tvN’s ‘Four Hands’ and Netflix’s ‘Field Mouse’ lead a string of bromance hits, optimizing genre series for buzz and efficiency
From Netflix’s No. 1 non-English series ‘Field Mouse’ to upcoming drama ‘Full Count,’ genre series trend captures buzz and efficiency The television landscape has been shifting rapidly. The wave of female-led stories that dominated primetime last year has receded, making way for ‘bromance’ series...
‘Chuseok at Home’ roundup: Lee Seung-chul’s KBS concert, ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ TV premiere, Hana Bank-invited national team soccer, Lee Eun-gyeol magic ...!
The 16.92 million-viewer hit airs exclusively on SBS on Sept. 26, while Wavve premieres ‘The Witness’ and livestreams two national team friendlies
Lee Seung-chul’s 40th anniversary and ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ — TV’s first exclusive Chuseok premieres 16.92 million-viewer blockbuster airs on Sept. 26 as Wavve and Netflix face off with original releases This year’s Chuseok holiday lineup is packed with must-see programming, from a...
‘Day and Night, To Each Other’ Releases First Press Stills! Coffee-Scented, Distinctive Aesthetic
A playful, charming film capturing conversations between day and night as they pass through a cafe over the course of a single season.
Selected as the opening film of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, 〈Day and Night, To Each Other〉 sold out every seat at the opening ceremony as soon as advance ticket sales began. The film has now released its first press stills.
'Squid Game' ranks No. 72 among NYT's best dramas of the 21st century; 'Beef' at No. 71, No. 1 to be revealed on the 25th
Global vote by 500 actors and industry figures draws NYT praise for 'a bloody sport that annihilates humanity under capitalism'
A bloody sport exposing capitalism's true face proves a global masterpiece The power of Korean screen content has once again made its mark on a list of the 'best dramas of the 21st century' selected by the influential U. S. outlet 'The New York Times' .
‘A Better Man’ sweeps Seoul Drama Awards with three wins for its misogynist’s transformation
Short-form awards return after five years at ceremony set for Oct. 8 at KBS Hall in Yeouido
Nordic story takes global stage as K-content makes commanding gains Norway’s acclaimed ‘A Better Man’ won the Grand Prize in this year’s ‘Seoul Drama Awards’ International Competition. The organizing committee officially announced the final winners of the ‘Seoul Drama Awards 2026,’ including its...
Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉
Chuseok has arrived, and with it comes a wave of Korean releases vying for holiday audiences over the long break. A variety of movies are opening now, each hoping to capture viewers during the holiday. CinePLAY reporters previewed three titles that have drawn the most attention and anticipation.