[Breaking News] 'Assassin(s)' production team responds to historical distortion controversy: "No political intent"

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The production side of the film 'Assassin(s)' has issued a statement regarding controversies over historical distortion and political bias.

The production team of 'Assassin(s)', directed by Heo Jin-ho, released an official statement on the 28th: "'Assassin(s)' is a feature film reconstructed with cinematic imagination based on various records written in connection with a historical event that occurred in 1974. The production team extensively investigated publicly available records, materials, books, documentaries, and other sources, using actual events and figures as motifs while combining fictional characters and situations to complete one story."

They further emphasized: "This work is not a film produced to newly establish specific historical conclusions or to deny or distort existing facts. The film does not designate any specific individual as the mastermind behind the incident anywhere, nor does it present hypotheses or dramatic settings within the film as historical facts."

Additionally, they stated: "As a work based on historical events and real figures, there may be various interpretations and criticisms. The production team respects such opinions. However, we wish to clarify that this is not a film produced with specific political motives beyond its original creative intent and nature."

They repeatedly urged: "We ask that you view the work solely as a product of creation."

Released on the 23rd, 'Assassin(s)' follows the story of investigating the suspicions and masterminds behind the assassination of the First Lady of the Republic of Korea, which shocked the nation on August 15, 1974. While based on actual events, controversies over historical distortion have arisen since the film's release regarding its settings within the movie, leading the production team to issue an official statement.

◆ Full text of the official statement by the 'Assassin(s)' production team.

We would like to convey the production team's position on various opinions recently raised surrounding the film "Assassin(s)."

"Assassin(s)" is a feature film reconstructed with cinematic imagination based on various records written in connection with a historical event that occurred in 1974. The production team extensively investigated publicly available records, materials, books, documentaries, and other sources, using actual events and figures as motifs while combining fictional characters and situations to complete one story.

This work is not a film produced to newly establish specific historical conclusions or to deny or distort existing facts. Furthermore, the film does not designate any specific individual as the mastermind behind the incident anywhere, nor does it present hypotheses or dramatic settings within the film as historical facts.

As a work based on historical events and real figures, there may be various interpretations and criticisms. The production team respects such opinions. However, we wish to clarify that this is not a film produced with specific political motives beyond its original creative intent and nature. We kindly ask that you view the work solely as a product of creation.

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