The controversy over historical distortion surrounding the film "The Assassins" is spreading into attacks directed at its cast.

Malicious comments have been posted on the social media of actor Lee Minho, who played the rookie reporter Yeong-il in the film, while over-the-line personal attacks against actor Yoo Hai-jin, who played the detective Cheol-gu, are also continuing.

In particular, People Power Party lawmaker Joo Jin-woo left a comment reading "North Korean look" on a social media post suggesting that Yoo Hai-jin has frequently appeared in films related to North Korean themes or criticisms of military dictatorships, drawing criticism that it was a personal attack targeting his physical appearance.

Director Hur Jin-ho, who helmed the film, appeared on a YouTube channel yesterday (30th) and said that the actors and staff worked really hard, but they are having a very hard time as a frame of historical distortion has been cast upon them.