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The Assassin(s)

2026 · Film · 131 min

  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Thriller
  • Action

Plot

In 1974, a shooting shocks South Korea. Detective Cheol-gu, who witnesses the attack, Jae-hwan, the city desk editor whose coverage is suppressed, and Young-il, a rookie reporter, begin to dig beneath the cover-up. As their pursuit of the truth deepens, they come to confront forces meant to remain unseen.

About The Assassin(s)

The Assassin(s) (Korean: 암살자(들)) is a 2026 South Korean crime political thriller film directed by Hur Jin-ho. Starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, the film is set in 1974 and follows the attempted assassination of Korean president Park Chung Hee on August 15 of that year. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2026. It was released in South Korea on September 23 by Hive Media Corp after its world premiere.

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Cast

  • Yoo Hai-jinPark Cheol-gu
  • Park Hae-ilKim Jae-hwan
  • Lee Min-hoHan Young-il
  • Choi Yu-riChoi Seung-hwa
  • Ryu Hye-youngSeo Yoon-hee
  • Kim Dae-myungMan-seob
  • Bae Sung-wooSong Min-ho
  • Park Ji-hwanLee Hyeon-do
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