The film 'The Assassin(s)', starring actors Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, has confirmed its release for the 2026 Chuseok holiday and unveiled two launch posters.

'The Assassin(s)' tells the story of tracking the suspicions and the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on the First Lady, which shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974.

Based on the assassination attempt on the First Lady that was broadcast live nationwide on Liberation Day in 1974, 'The Assassin(s)' is a mystery thriller that adds cinematic imagination to the remaining records and the questions that remain unsolved to this day. Notably, it draws attention as the first film to dramatize this real-life event, which is considered one of the most shocking incidents in modern Korean history, yet has never been covered before.

Director Hur Jin-ho, who has delicately explored characters and events across various eras and genres in films such as 'The Last Princess', 'Forbidden Dream', and 'Christmas in August', is set to draw audiences into an intense story once again. The perfect acting ensemble of Korea's leading actors, including Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, is expected to maximize the film's immersion.

Yoo Hae-jin, a lead actor in five films that have surpassed 10 million viewers, including 'The Man Who Lives with the King' which captivated theaters in the first half of 2026, continues his unstoppable streak in the second half of this year with 'The Assassin(s)'. Playing the role of 'Cheol-gu', a detective who was in charge of security at the scene, he is expected to anchor the film by questioning the investigation headquarters' announcement, which contradicts what he witnessed, and digging into the truth of the case with his detective instincts.

Park Hae-il, who has overwhelmed the screen with his unique presence in every project, takes on the role of 'Jae-hwan', a chief reporter for a newspaper's social affairs desk. In this film, he is set to showcase the persona of a veteran journalist who approaches the truth of the case despite intense pressure, driven by his professional sense of duty and sharp insight.

Lee Min-ho, who is active at the center of K-content with his unrivaled charm, plays 'Young-il', a rookie reporter who covered the scene of the incident. 'Young-il', full of the spirit and persistent investigative drive typical of a rookie, is a character who boldly jumps into danger to find the truth, drawing attention to the new acting transformation Lee Min-ho will show.

The two launch posters released alongside the confirmation of the Chuseok release catch the eye with the intense copy, "August 15, 1974, The First Lady Assassination Attempt." Furthermore, the black-and-white stage seen beyond a determined hand holding a pistol creates a sense of imminent tension. The meaning of the "(s)" in the film's title is also worth noting. It appears that the meaning of these parentheses will be understood after watching the film.

'The Assassin(s)' is scheduled to be released during the 2026 Chuseok holiday.

Reported by Kim Ji-hye | Produced by SBS Entertainment News