Makers of Movie 'Assassins' Deny Chinese Capital Rumors as Cast Faces Backlash

The production company behind the film "Assassins," which has been embroiled in controversy over historical distortion, has denied allegations that Chinese capital was invested during its production.

Meanwhile, malicious comments poured into the social media accounts of celebrities who had praised the film.

Earlier, People Power Party lawmaker Joo Jin-woo claimed on a YouTube broadcast that reports indicated a Chinese company was investing 40 billion won into the production company of "Assassins," adding that while it is masked as an investment, the possibility of behind-the-scenes manipulation by China should also be kept in mind.

In response, the production company Hive Media Corp emphasized that the project was planned and produced with domestic capital under the leadership of domestic producers and creators, expressing hope that false information will not be amplified and reproduced.

The controversy has also spread to celebrities.

Malicious comments flooded the social media accounts of actors such as Lee Young-ae and Kim Go-eun, who attended the VIP premiere of "Assassins" and left positive reviews. Sharp comments also continued on the social media account of Lee Min-ho, who played the rookie reporter Young-il in the film.

(Photo Source: Hive Media Corp)
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