'The Assassin(s)' actors to skip BIFF events amid controversy over historical inaccuracies
Actors who starred in "The Assassin(s)" will not attend events at the upcoming Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), the film's distributor said Friday, amid allegations over historical distortion in the Korean film. The decision comes after some critics raised concerns that the historical film, which deals with the 1974 assassination attempt on then Korean President Park Chung-hee, resulting…
Actors of the film The Assassin(s) have decided to abstain from attending events at the upcoming Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), following allegations of historical inaccuracies in the Korean production. The distributor, Hive Media Corp, announced the decision via social media, citing concerns over the film's portrayal of the 1974 assassination attempt on then-Korean President Park Chung-hee, which resulted in the death of Park's first lady.
Critics have questioned whether Park or intelligence authorities may have been involved in the case, depicted in the historical film. The actors, led by Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Min-ho, had been scheduled to participate in the BIFF opening ceremony and an outdoor event on October 7, but have now opted to skip the proceedings for the safety of audiences and attendees.
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