▲ Promotional material for the film "The Assassin(s)" displayed at a cinema in Seoul
Amid ongoing controversy surrounding the film "The Assassin(s)," the Korean Film Producers Association has expressed concern over excessive criticism targeting production companies, directors, and actors simply for participating in the project.
In an official statement, the association stated that while diverse evaluations and criticisms of a film should be respected, it is concerned about the separate spread of unverified information regarding creators and the continuation of excessive criticism.
The association added that for Korean cinema to explore a wider range of subjects and stories in the future, the free evaluation and criticism of audiences must be guaranteed, and creators also need an environment where they can create without fear of excessive external pressure.
Meanwhile, actor Lee Minho, who played the role of a reporter in the film, announced that he would inevitably be absent from the Busan International Film Festival event scheduled for October 7 due to unavoidable circumstances.
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