Tag: The Assassin(s)

Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 7, 2026

Singapore Film Festival Keeps 'The Assassin(s)' Amid Korean Backlash

The Singapore International Film Festival has announced it will proceed with Hur Jin-ho's "The Assassin(s)" as its opening film. This decision comes shortly after all 109 lawmakers from South Korea's conservative People Power Party formally requested the withdrawal of the movie. Despite the political pressure and domestic controversy in South Korea, the festival defended its independent curatorial process. Organizers emphasized the film's artistic merit and noted that the filmmakers describe the work as an imagined story rather than a political agenda.

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Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 5, 2026

Korean Directors Guild Defends 'The Assassin(s)' Amid Controversy

The Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) has issued a strong statement supporting the filmmakers behind the box office hit 'The Assassin(s)'. The film, which explores the 1974 assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-soo, has faced intense backlash from conservative politicians and online critics who accuse it of historical distortion. The DGK argues that the criticism has crossed the line into personal attacks and harassment against the cast and crew. While acknowledging that films are subject to public opinion, the guild emphasizes that creators should not face threats to their livelihoods or personal safety due to their artistic choices.

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