Park Hae-il on 'The Assassin(s)': "First film to center on a reporter; curiosity sparked from the offer"

Actor Park Hae-il has reflected on the significance of playing a character who embodies the mission of the press and the duty of a reporter in the film "The Assassin(s)".

Attending the press and distribution preview for "The Assassin(s)" held at Megabox Coex in Samseong-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 8th, Park remarked, "In Korean cinema up to now, the role of a reporter has often been used fleetingly rather than being handled with a long breath centered around a single theme. Even when present, characters dealt with this seriously were rare, I believe."

He continued, "It is true that curiosity was sparked when the director first offered me the role of a reporter. In the past, when I was offered the movie 'War of the Arrows', 'arrows' were always a secondary element in historical dramas at the time. However, I found it intriguing that the film approached it by putting the 'arrow' at the center. Similarly, I think 'The Assassin(s)' approached the profession of a 'reporter' in that same way," revealing what drew him to the movie and character.

In this new work, Park transforms into Jae-hwan, a reporter covering the assassination of the First Lady, delivering a passionate performance that sets an example of upright journalism.

"The Assassin(s)" tells the story of tracking the suspicions and masterminds behind the shocking assassination of the First Lady that shook South Korea on August 15, 1974. Directed by Hur Jin-ho, known for "One Fine Spring Day" and "The Last Princess", the film stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho.

The film is scheduled to be released on September 23.

 

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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