Find your next favorite work.

Search results for "Hur Jin-ho"

[Box Office] ‘Chiikawa’ Holds No. 1 for Fourth Straight Week, Surpassing 2.58 Million Admissions

[Box Office] ‘Chiikawa’ Holds No. 1 for Fourth Straight Week, Surpassing 2.58 Million Admissions

Claims 32.1% of weekend box office revenue and posts a 19.6% advance-ticket sales rate
Strong fan support fuels an anime boom at the box office Japanese animated film ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ held on to the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office for a fourth consecutive week, demonstrating its staying power. According to data released Nov.
'The Assassins' Surpasses 3.4 Million Break-Even Point; Truth of That Day in 1974 Resonates

'The Assassins' Surpasses 3.4 Million Break-Even Point; Truth of That Day in 1974 Resonates

Surpasses 3 million admissions in 20 days; invited to five international film festivals, including Toronto
Gravitas in its portrayal of a historical tragedy fuels its long run at the box office Director Hur Jin-ho's film 'The Assassins' has surpassed its break-even point, comfortably crossing 3. 4 million admissions despite the historical distortion controversy that erupted after its release.
‘The Assassin(s)’ Breaks Even, Achieving a Remarkable Box Office Milestone Amid Diverse Perspectives

‘The Assassin(s)’ Breaks Even, Achieving a Remarkable Box Office Milestone Amid Diverse Perspectives

The Assassin(s), a story that follows the questions and conspiracies surrounding the First Lady shooting on August 15, 1974, has broken even.
According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated box office database, The Assassin had drawn a cumulative audience of 3,401,825 as of 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, surpassing its break-even point. After attracting 3 million moviegoers in just 20 days, The Assassin has also ranked among the top...
‘The Assassin(s)’ Continues Its Global Run to Rave Reviews! Paris Korean Film Festival Sells Out in 3 Minutes!

‘The Assassin(s)’ Continues Its Global Run to Rave Reviews! Paris Korean Film Festival Sells Out in 3 Minutes!

Selected for the 28th Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, the 37th Singapore International Film Festival, the 21st Paris Korean Film Festival, the 46th Hawaii International Film Festival and the 29th Philadelphia Film Festival.
〈The Assassin 〉 is earning recognition at film festivals around the world, showcasing the outstanding quality and influence of Korean cinema. The film 〈The Assassin 〉 follows the investigation into the questions and forces behind the shooting of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15,...
MBC’s ‘PD Notebook’ Takes Aim at ‘The Assassin(s)’ Controversy; Director Hur Jin-ho Asks, ‘Are We Not Even Allowed to Ask Questions?’

MBC’s ‘PD Notebook’ Takes Aim at ‘The Assassin(s)’ Controversy; Director Hur Jin-ho Asks, ‘Are We Not Even Allowed to Ask Questions?’

Director Hur Jin-ho, who has remained silent for about a month, appears on the program; airs October 27 at 10:20 p.m.
MBC’s investigative news program 〈PD Notebook〉 will take an in-depth look at the dispute and allegations of outside pressure surrounding the film 〈The Assassin 〉, a controversy that has spread beyond the film industry into politics. MBC said the October 27 broadcast at 10:20 p. m.
‘The Assassin(s)’ Unveils Six Previously Unreleased Stills; Ranks Among 2026’s Top Four Korean Films

‘The Assassin(s)’ Unveils Six Previously Unreleased Stills; Ranks Among 2026’s Top Four Korean Films

The previously unreleased stills revisit the characters’ relationships and contributions while once again highlighting the ensemble brought to life by the actors’ nuanced performances.
Even after ranking among the top four Korean films of 2026, 〈The Assassin 〉 continues its successful theatrical run. The film has unveiled six previously unreleased stills showcasing the cast’s on-screen chemistry.
'The Assassin(s)' Tops the Korean Film Box Office for 22 Consecutive Days, Ranks No. 4 Among 2026 Korean Films

'The Assassin(s)' Tops the Korean Film Box Office for 22 Consecutive Days, Ranks No. 4 Among 2026 Korean Films

After ranking among the top four highest-grossing Korean films of 2026, the film is still leading the Korean film box office in its fifth week in theaters, demonstrating its staying power.
〈The Assassin 〉, which follows an investigation into the questions and forces behind the shooting of the first lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974, has ranked among the top four highest-grossing Korean films of 2026.
‘The Assassin(s)’ Rises to No. 4 Among 2026 Korean Films at the Box Office, Buoyed by Praise at Home and Abroad

‘The Assassin(s)’ Rises to No. 4 Among 2026 Korean Films at the Box Office, Buoyed by Praise at Home and Abroad

Film surpasses 3 million admissions and continues its run into its fifth week
The film 〈The Assassin 〉, directed by Hur Jin-ho, has topped the Korean-film box office for 19 consecutive days, rising to fourth place among Korean films released in 2026. Hive Media Corp., which produced and distributed the film, said on the 20th that it had drawn a cumulative 3,241,497...
[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'.
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.