{
  "id": 6566987,
  "title": "Actor Park Hae-il champions free press, integrity in 'The Assassin(s)'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/actor-park-hae-il-champions-free-press-integrity-in-the-assassin-s-6566987",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T09:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260910/actor-park-hae-il-champions-free-press-integrity-in-the-assassins"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Park Hae-il, a seasoned actor, has returned to the silver screen after a four-year absence in the new historical thriller, The Assassin(s). The 49-year-old performer enjoyed one of the most successful years of his career in 2022, with critically acclaimed projects such as Park Chan-wook's Decision to Leave and the action-packed blockbuster Hansan: Rising Dragon. For this latest endeavor, Park reunited with director Hur Jin-ho, with whom he had previously collaborated on the 2016 hit The Last Princess.\n\nThe Assassin(s) is set against the backdrop of 1974, a period marked by political turmoil and the real-life assassination of first lady Yuk Young-soo. Rather than delving into the intricate web of political conspiracy, the film offers a raw portrayal of the oppressive atmosphere of the time, as seen through the eyes of individuals striving to uncover the truth. Park portrays Jae-hwan, a principled desk editor at a daily newspaper who stands firm against state censorship and government pressure.\n\nPark's performance is complemented by Yoo Hae-jin, who plays detective Cheol-gu, contributing to a compelling ensemble cast that promises to make The Assassin(s) a strong contender to dominate the local box office upon its release.",
  "summary": "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…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Actor Park Hae-il champions free press, integrity in 'The Assassin(s)'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/actor-park-hae-il-champions-free-press-integrity-in-the-assassin-s",
        "published": "2026-09-10T09:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}