Breaking Through Controversies, 'The Assassin(s)' Draws 160,000 on Hangeul Day… Closing in on 3 Million Admissions

The film 'The Assassin(s)' drew 160,000 viewers nationwide on Hangeul Day, entering the final countdown to surpass 3 million total admissions nationwide.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticket computer network on October 10, 'The Assassin(s)' attracted 160,976 viewers nationwide on October 9, maintaining its position at the top of the box office. Its cumulative audience stands at 2,745,841.

After its release, 'The Assassin(s)' became embroiled in historical distortion controversies, briefly losing the top spot to 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' and the Japanese animation 'Chiikawa the Movie: Secret of the Mermaid Island', but reclaimed first place as it entered its third week. It subsequently regained upward momentum by gathering 160,000 moviegoers during the Hangeul Day holiday. With daily attendance expected to approach 200,000 over the weekend as well, it is projected to hit the 3 million milestone as early as October 11 or no later than October 12.

'The Assassin(s)' is a film that traces the mastermind behind the shooting of First Lady Yuk Young-su that occurred on August 15, 1974, following the stories of a reporter and a detective. It stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Minho.

  

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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