The film 'Assassins' has secured the top spot at the box office, demonstrating strong commercial appeal despite ongoing controversies regarding historical distortion.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 7 a.m. on September 30, 'Assassins' (directed by Heo Jin-ho) has attracted a cumulative audience of 1,695,104. The film has maintained its position as the number one choice among viewers, even amid stiff competition from other films following the holiday period.
Starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, 'Assassins' is a crime thriller that investigates the shocking assassination attempt on the First Lady of South Korea on August 15, 1974, along with the suspicions and motives behind it.
The film has sparked controversy by suggesting that a third power was involved in the assassination attempt, leading to accusations of historical distortion. Critics, particularly from the conservative People Power Party, have expressed strong opposition, stating that the film fabricates sensational conspiracy theories that seriously damage the reputation of the late President Park Chung-hee and his family, despite the matter having been settled by the judiciary.
Nevertheless, the film has received positive reviews from actual viewers, who have praised its cinematic quality, helping to generate strong word-of-mouth support.
With its current popularity and the title of 'box office champion,' all eyes are on 'Assassins' to see if it can sustain its momentum through the upcoming October holiday.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 7 a.m. on September 30, 'Assassins' (directed by Heo Jin-ho) has attracted a cumulative audience of 1,695,104. The film has maintained its position as the number one choice among viewers, even amid stiff competition from other films following the holiday period.
Starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, 'Assassins' is a crime thriller that investigates the shocking assassination attempt on the First Lady of South Korea on August 15, 1974, along with the suspicions and motives behind it.
The film has sparked controversy by suggesting that a third power was involved in the assassination attempt, leading to accusations of historical distortion. Critics, particularly from the conservative People Power Party, have expressed strong opposition, stating that the film fabricates sensational conspiracy theories that seriously damage the reputation of the late President Park Chung-hee and his family, despite the matter having been settled by the judiciary.
Nevertheless, the film has received positive reviews from actual viewers, who have praised its cinematic quality, helping to generate strong word-of-mouth support.
With its current popularity and the title of 'box office champion,' all eyes are on 'Assassins' to see if it can sustain its momentum through the upcoming October holiday.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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