Actor Park Hae-il champions free press, integrity in 'The Assassin(s)'
Returning to the big screen after a four-year hiatus, veteran actor Park Hae-il delivers another quiet yet powerful performance in director Hur Jin-ho’s new historical thriller, "The Assassin(s)." The 49-year-old actor enjoyed one of the defining years of his career in 2022 with Park Chan-wook's critical and commercial hit "Decision to Leave" and the period action blockbuster "Hansan: Rising…
Veteran actor Park Hae-il, returning to the big screen after a four-year absence, continues to showcase his powerful acting skills in director Hur Jin-ho's new historical thriller, The Assassin(s). The 49-year-old South Korean star had a standout year in 2022 with Park Chan-wook's critically acclaimed film Decision to Leave and the action-packed period blockbuster Hansan: Rising Dragon.
For this latest project, Park reunited with Hur once again, having previously collaborated on the 2016 hit movie The Last Princess. The film, set in 1974, delves into the assassination of first lady Yuk Young-soo, focusing on the oppressive environment of the era rather than the political conspiracy behind it. In the lead role, Park portrays Jae-hwan, a principled desk editor at a daily newspaper who stands firm against state censorship and government pressure.
Co-starring Yoo Hae-jin as detective Cheol-gu, Park forms a compelling ensemble cast that elevates the movie to a strong contender for topping the local box office during its release.
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