Han Jung-soo, "It's not a documentary…" — Statement amid controversy over film 'The Assassins'

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Actor Han Jung-soo voiced his stance regarding the controversy surrounding the film 'The Assassins'.

On the 1st, Han posted on his personal social media account, "Let's just watch it as a movie. It's not a documentary. Why is there so much talk?" The remark appears to be a response to the ongoing debate over 'The Assassins'.

'The Assassins', directed by Heo Jin-ho, tells the story of investigating the suspicions and masterminds behind an incident, using the 1974 assassination attempt on First Lady Yoo Young-soo as its motif. The film was released on the 23rd and stars actors Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho.

Following its release, controversy erupted as political circles and related organizations raised criticism of historical distortion over certain settings in the film.

In response, the production team issued an official statement, explaining that it is a "fictional film restructured by adding cinematic imagination based on various records, using a historical event as a motif." They added, "It is not a film produced to newly establish a specific historical conclusion or to deny or distort existing facts. It is not a film made with a specific political purpose in mind."

While acknowledging that diverse interpretations and criticisms may arise given that the work features a historical event and real-life figures, they also urged, "It is not a film produced with a specific political purpose or intent. Please view the work as an artistic creation."

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