"August 15, 1974" Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho in "Assassin(s)" to be released this Chuseok

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

The film "Assassin(s)," which has drawn attention with its top-tier casting of Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, is set to be released this Chuseok and has unveiled two launch posters, capturing public interest. "Assassin(s)" is a story that traces the suspicions and masterminds behind the First Lady assassination incident that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974.

Based on the First Lady assassination incident, which was broadcast live nationwide on Liberation Day in 1974, "Assassin(s)" is a mystery thriller that adds cinematic imagination to the remaining records and unresolved questions that persist to this day. Notably, it focuses attention by being the first film to dramatize this true story, which remains one of the most shocking events in modern South Korean history despite never having been previously adapted for the screen.

Director Hur Jin-ho, known for delicately exploring characters and events across different eras and genres in films such as "Princess Deokhye," "Cheonmyeong: Questioning the Heavens," and "Christmas in August," will helm the production.

First, Yoo Hae-jin, who led a total of five million-viewer hits including "The King's Affection" that dominated theaters in the first half of 2026, will continue his unstoppable momentum in the second half of this year with "Assassin(s)." Cast as Detective "Cheol-gu," who was responsible for security at the crime scene, he is expected to anchor the film's core as he questions the investigation headquarters' announcement that contradicts what he witnessed and delves into the truth of the incident through his instincts as a detective. Park Hae-il, who has dominated the screen with his unique presence in every work, takes on the role of "Jae-hwan," the head of the social affairs department at a newspaper. In this film, he will showcase the demeanor of a veteran journalist who approaches the truth of the incident with professional duty and sharp insight, despite facing fierce pressure. Lee Min-ho, who stands out with his unparalleled charm and is active at the center of K-content, plays "Young-il," a rookie reporter who covered the crime scene. "Young-il," a character united by the boldness of a rookie and a tenacious investigative spirit, is a figure who fearlessly leaps into danger to uncover the truth of the incident, drawing attention to the new acting transformation Lee Min-ho will present.

The two launch posters released alongside the confirmed Chuseok release feature the powerful tagline "August 15, 1974, First Lady Assassination Incident," which immediately captures attention. Behind the firm hand gripping a pistol, a black-and-white stage evokes a sense of imminent tension, while the singular figure depicted in the poster contrasts with the plural title, hinting at lingering suspicions behind official records and amplifying curiosity.

Meanwhile, "Assassin(s)" is scheduled for release this Chuseok in 2026.

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