Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho’s ‘The Assassin(s)’ Confirms Chuseok Release

Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho will meet audiences this Chuseok with ‘The Assassin(s),’ a mystery thriller inspired by one of the most shocking incidents in modern Korean history.

Distributor Hive Media Corp announced on June 30 that ‘The Assassin(s)’, directed by Hur Jin-ho, has confirmed its theatrical release for the Chuseok holiday season.

The film follows a mystery investigation surrounding the shooting incident involving South Korea’s First Lady on August 15, 1974, an event that was broadcast live across the country.

‘The Assassin(s)’ Explores a Historical Mystery

‘The Assassin(s)’ is described as a mystery chase thriller that follows the suspicions and hidden forces surrounding the 1974 shooting incident.

Rather than presenting the event only as a historical recreation, the film adds cinematic imagination to existing records and builds a suspense-driven story around unanswered questions.

The premise centers on people who begin to doubt the official version of events and attempt to uncover what may have happened behind the scenes.

With its combination of Korean modern history, political tension and investigative drama, the film is expected to attract viewers looking for a serious and gripping holiday release.

Yoo Hae-jin Plays Detective Cheol-gu

Yoo Hae-jin takes on the role of Cheol-gu, a detective who was in charge of security at the scene of the incident.

Cheol-gu becomes suspicious after realizing that what he personally witnessed does not match the announcement made by the investigation headquarters.

The character is expected to bring emotional weight to the story, as he stands between official authority and his own memory of the event.

Yoo Hae-jin, known for his wide acting range across comedy, drama and thriller, is likely to ground the film with a realistic and human performance.

Park Hae-il Becomes a Sharp Newspaper Editor

Park Hae-il plays Jae-hwan, the head of the social affairs desk at a newspaper.

Jae-hwan is a journalist driven by professional duty and sharp judgment. Even under intense pressure, he continues to move closer to the truth of the case.

The role gives Park Hae-il a character built around persistence, ethics and quiet tension.

As the film deals with questions of truth, power and public record, Jae-hwan’s role as a journalist is expected to become one of the key forces driving the investigation forward.

Lee Min-ho Takes on Role of Rookie Reporter

Lee Min-ho plays Young-il, a passionate rookie reporter who jumps into danger to find the truth.

The character represents youthful determination and a willingness to challenge fear in pursuit of answers.

For Lee Min-ho, ‘The Assassin(s)’ marks another high-profile film project that places him inside a serious historical and political thriller setting.

His role is expected to show a different side of him from his previous romantic and fantasy works, as he portrays a journalist facing the risks of investigating a sensitive national incident.

Director Hur Jin-ho Returns With Historical Drama

The film is directed by Hur Jin-ho, known for works such as ‘The Last Princess’ and ‘Forbidden Dream.’

Hur has often explored stories built around real historical figures, major events and the emotional lives of people caught inside those moments.

With ‘The Assassin(s),’ he appears to be returning to a style that combines historical background with character-driven storytelling.

The film’s subject matter requires both tension and sensitivity, making Hur’s detailed approach to people and events a key point of interest.

Production Team Adds Weight to the Project

The film also brings together experienced production staff.

Cinematographer Lee Mo-gae and lighting director Lee Sung-hwan joined the project after previously working on major Korean films such as ‘12.12: The Day’ and ‘Exhuma.’

Their participation raises expectations for the film’s visual atmosphere, especially because ‘The Assassin(s)’ is expected to rely heavily on tension, period detail and the mood of 1970s Korea.

The production team’s experience with large-scale Korean historical and mystery films could help give the movie a more immersive tone.

‘The Assassin(s)’ Enters the Chuseok Box Office Race

Chuseok is one of the most important seasons for Korean theaters, often bringing major domestic films to the box office.

By confirming a Chuseok release, ‘The Assassin(s)’ is positioning itself as one of the key Korean films of the holiday period.

The combination of Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho gives the film strong star power, while the historical mystery premise adds a serious dramatic hook.

As its release approaches, attention is focused on how the film will balance fact-based inspiration, fictional suspense and the emotional weight of a nationally remembered event.