'Assassins' Holds No. 1 Spot in Its Fourth Week of Release... Sustained Box Office Success Amid Controversy [Star Issue]

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The film 'Assassins' is enjoying a long-running box office success, maintaining its No. 1 position on the box office chart in its fourth week of release. Its continued momentum despite controversy has drawn attention.

According to the Korea Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 7 a.m. on the 13th, 'Assassins' recorded a cumulative audience of 3,023,218, securing the No. 1 spot on the overall box office chart. Having achieved the feat of surpassing 3 million cumulative admissions within 20 days of its release, 'Assassins' has risen to the top five Korean films released in 2026, further solidifying its position as a representative hit of this autumn's theater season.

The film 'Assassins' tells the story of tracking the suspicions and masterminds behind the assassination attempt on the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Entering its fourth week of release, the film <Assassins> has recorded the No. 1 spot on the overall box office chart, proving its enduring box office strength.

Most notably, 'Assassins' is drawing attention for steadily continuing its box office run despite various controversies surrounding the film. Multiple political controversies escalated into cyberattacks against the lead actors, and an ultra-right group even held a rally in front of actor Yoo Hae-jin's home. In response, the actors canceled their movie stage greetings and all scheduled events at the currently ongoing Busan International Film Festival, yet audiences continue to flock to theaters to watch the film.

Consequently, attention is turning to the final box office score of 'Assassins,' which has gained momentum for a long-running success.

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