Unshaken by Controversy: 'The Assassins' Overtakes 'Sal Mok Ji' to Claim Top 4 Spot Among 2026 Korean Films [Official]

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Despite the controversy surrounding the work, the film 'The Assassins' has firmly secured a place in the top four box office hits for Korean films this year.

According to the Integrated Ticketing System of the Korea Film Council on the 19th, 'The Assassins' surpassed 3.24 million cumulative admissions, rising to the fourth position among 2026 Korean film box office hits. It overtook the total audience count of 'Sal Mok Ji', which previously held the fourth spot, with the ranking now standing as follows: 'The Man Who Lives With the King', 'COLONY', 'Hope', and 'The Assassins'.

To express gratitude for the enthusiastic support of audiences who helped push the film past 3.24 million admissions to reach the fourth spot in the 2026 Korean film box office, 'The Assassins' has confirmed a series of thank-you events.

Starting October 21, an event offering one set of three character posters will be held at Cine Q and Leica Cinema. The special character posters, which depict three characters tracking the incident from their respective positions, are expected to draw audience interest as collectible items that allow viewers to savor the film's lingering impact for a long time.

On Tuesday, October 27, a special screening will be held at Leica Cinema featuring giveaways of 'HEIGHTS' collaboration keycap keychains. The keycap keychain, which reinterprets the mood and key motifs of 'The Assassins' with 'HEIGHTS'' unique trendy sensibility, is set to stimulate audiences' desire to collect it. Details regarding the character poster giveaway event and the special screening can be found on the official websites and social media channels of each theater.

Meanwhile, an SNS event commemorating the milestone of surpassing 3 million admissions is also generating significant buzz among audiences. Following a ticket giveaway event, a draw is currently underway to award autographed Polaroid photos from the cast to audiences who have verified their ticket purchases. Details on how to participate in this event, which aims to repay audiences' unwavering support and enhance the joy of the theatrical experience, can be found on HYBE Media Corp's official social media channels.

On a separate note, 'The Assassins' tells the story of investigating the suspicions and masterminds behind the assassination attempt on the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Although various controversies have arisen in political circles since the film's release, it has surpassed 3 million admissions and continues to enjoy a long-running box office success.

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