'The Assassin(s)' maintains top Korean film spot for 18 consecutive days
The film 'The Assassin(s)' has maintained its position as the top Korean film for 18 consecutive days, reaching a cumulative audience of 3,139,218 as of October 17. The production, which investigates the 1974 assassination attempt on the First Lady, has faced historical interpretation controversies and threats against its cast.
The film 'The Assassin(s)' has held the number one spot among Korean films for 18 consecutive days, reaching a cumulative audience of 3,139,218 viewers as of 7:00 a.m. on October 17.
The film 'The Assassin(s)' has remained at the top of the Korean film box office through its fourth week of release, recording 3,139,218 cumulative viewers as of 7:00 a.m. on October 17. According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, the film has held the number one spot among Korean films for 18 consecutive days, even as new films were released this October. The story follows the investigation into the suspicions and the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on the First Lady that occurred on August 15, 1974, a subject that has sparked ongoing debates regarding historical interpretation alongside its commercial success.
Leading Korean film through fourth week of release
As of 7:00 a.m. on October 17, the cumulative audience for 'The Assassin(s)' reached 3,139,218, marking 18 consecutive days at the top of the Korean film box office. Reports indicate the film continues to draw audiences even after entering its fourth week of release. While the film has maintained its lead among Korean films, the data provided does not specify its ranking in the overall film box office or the daily audience numbers for that date.
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Cumulative Audience | 3,139,218 |
| Consecutive Days at No. 1 (Korean Film) | 18 days |
Tracking the 1974 assassination suspicions and mastermind
'The Assassin(s)' depicts the assassination attempt on the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974, focusing on the pursuit of the suspicions and the mastermind surrounding the incident. The film was directed by Hur Jin-ho and stars Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho. The production also features special appearances by Jung Woo-sung, Park Jung Min, Uhm Tae-woong, Park Sung-hoon, Shim Eun-kyung, Park Ji-hwan, Park Hae-joon, Shin Hyun-been, Oh Jung-se, Im Won-hee, Ryu Kyung-soo, Park Hoon, and Uhm Ji-won. Hive Media Corp is responsible for the production, supply, and distribution. The film is currently playing in theaters nationwide.
Audience ratings and thank-you events
Audience evaluations on various film platforms show high satisfaction levels. The CGV Golden Egg Index stands at 92%, the LOTTE CINEMA audience rating is 9.2, and the Naver real viewer rating is 8.9. Reports suggest that after an initial surge, real viewer ratings have maintained high levels of satisfaction. Audience feedback has praised the acting of the cast, with one CGV user noting the tension and the high quality of acting from the leads, supporting cast, and special appearances. A LOTTE CINEMA user mentioned watching the film three times, while a Megabox user commented on the fresh chemistry between the three lead actors. To express gratitude for the support, thank-you events including the distribution of movie vouchers are being held.
Historical interpretation debates and lifting of actor's protection
The film has been surrounded by debates regarding historical interpretation. Following the release, the production team and lead actor Yoo Hae-jin reportedly received slander and threats. On October 4, a rally by a conservative group was held in front of Yoo Hae-jin's residence. It was reported that Yoo Hae-jin had been under police protection due to these controversies.
Details regarding the lifting of this protection were provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency chief. During an audit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency by the National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee on October 15, Ko Beom-seok, the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, responded to an inquiry from People Power Party lawmaker Kang Myeong-gu. Ko stated that Yoo Hae-jin had requested the lifting of the protection, noting, "(Yoo Hae-jin) requested the lifting a day or two ago, so (the measure) was lifted."
As of 7:00 a.m. on October 17, 'The Assassin(s)' has recorded 3,139,218 cumulative viewers and 18 consecutive days as the number one Korean film. The film is currently showing in theaters nationwide.
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