'Assassins,' Stage Greetings for Third Week Also Cancelled Amid Concerns Over Actors' Safety [Full Statement]

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Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the film 'Assassins,' the scheduled stage greetings for the third week have ultimately been canceled.

On the 7th, HYBE Media Cop, the production company behind 'Assassins,' announced the cancellation of the third-week stage greetings through an official statement.

The production company stated, "We are informing you that the scheduled third-week stage greeting event has been unavoidably canceled. We reviewed options to proceed with the stage greetings normally until the very last moment, but as we prioritized the safety of our audience above all else, we regretfully had no choice but to cancel this schedule as well."

They continued, "We had intended to create an opportunity to meet our audience directly once again, so we are also feeling a heavy heart in delivering such news. Above all, we deeply apologize for causing repeated disappointment and inconvenience to the audience who have been waiting for the stage greetings, making reservations, and planning their schedules. We ask for your understanding as we are unable to live up to the expectations of those who have been looking forward to this event."

'Assassins' is a story that tracks the suspicions and masterminds behind the assassination attempt on the First Lady, which shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. The film 'Assassins' drew intense reactions from the political sphere as focus shifted to the shooting incident of First Lady Yook Young-soo, which served as the subject of the movie. The production team issued a statement saying, "As a work based on historical events and real people, various interpretations and criticisms are possible. The production team respects such opinions. However, we would like to clarify that this film was not produced with any specific political purpose beyond its inherent creative intent and nature," but the controversy continues.

The controversy surrounding 'Assassins' remains intense. In particular, a flood of malicious comments has been directed at the actors appearing in the film, leading to the cancellation of events such as the open talk and Actors House that were being prepared for the upcoming Busan International Film Festival. Additionally, some far-right groups held a rally in front of actor Yoo Hae-jin's residence, prompting police to begin measures to protect Yoo Hae-jin's personal safety.

With concerns emerging over the personal safety of the actors and threats extending to audience safety as well, the film production company ultimately decided to cancel the third-week stage greetings.

The following is the full statement from the production company of 'Assassins'

<Assassins> Notice Regarding Cancellation of Third-Week Stage Greetings

Hello.

We are HYBE Media Cop, the production company for the film <Assassins>.

We are informing you that the scheduled third-week stage greeting event has been unavoidably canceled.

We reviewed options to proceed with the stage greetings normally until the very last moment,

but as we prioritized the safety of our audience above all else,

we regretfully had no choice but to cancel this schedule as well.

As we had intended to create an opportunity to meet our audience directly once again,

we are also feeling a heavy heart in delivering such news.

Above all, to the audience who have been waiting for the stage greetings, making reservations, and planning their schedules,

we deeply apologize for causing repeated disappointment and inconvenience.

We ask for your understanding as we are unable to live up to the expectations of those who have been looking forward to this event,

and we sincerely thank you for the interest and support you have shown toward <Assassins>.

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