Amid ongoing controversy over historical distortion surrounding the film "The Assassins," the head of a hardline conservative group announced that he has filed a notice for a rally in front of the home of lead actor Yoo Hae-jin.
Kim Sang-jin, head of the hardline conservative group New Freedom Solidarity, posted on his social media yesterday (October 1), stating, "Filing a rally notice in front of the home of actor Yoo Hae-jin, the star of the movie The Assassins, is complete."
He added, "If I hold a rally, the management agency will likely move Yoo Hae-jin's residence," and "Later on, I will prove 'Yoo Hae-jin running away from home.' Struggle!"
Kim also revealed the outdoor rally notification form, which listed the name of the rally as "Condemning Yoo Hae-jin and Condemning the Production Company of The Assassins."
The scheduled period is for about a month from October 3 to 30. The reported number of attendees is 20, with supplies listed including two broadcasting vehicles, a foldable makeshift stage, and sound equipment.
He also posted a photo showing the street number of a building presumed to be Yoo Hae-jin's home.
The post and the contents of the rally notice spread rapidly through various online communities.
Netizens poured out voices of concern and criticism regarding the radical collective action of going all the way to an actor's private residence.
Netizens showed negative reactions, commenting, "Going to an actor's home instead of the production company or director crosses the line," "They don't know where to draw the line," and "Such behavior will likely face a backlash from public opinion."
In particular, criticism continued regarding the posting of photos that could expose the location of his home, calling it an invasion of privacy and a threat to personal safety.
The movie "The Assassins," directed by Hur Jin-ho and starring actors such as Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, is a mystery drama that tracks suspicions and behind-the-scenes actors in the shooting of First Lady Yuk Young-su that occurred on August 15, 1974.
However, as some scenes in the movie suggest the possibility that figures close to former President Park Chung-hee or the Korean Central Intelligence Agency planned the incident at the time, some critics have raised accusations of historical distortion.
As the controversy grows, police complaints have been filed against the production team, alongside malicious comments targeting the cast members and a boycott of the film spreading online.
Reported by Kim Min-jeong | Video by Jang Yu-jin | Graphics by Lee Su-min | Produced by SBS Digital News
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