A gunshot that rang out at the National Theater in Jangchung-dong on August 15, 1974, hits the big screen. Starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, the film Assassination has confirmed a Chuseok 2026 release and dropped two launch posters on the 30th.
Assassination tracks the suspicions and masterminds behind the August 15, 1974 assassination attempt on South Korea’s First Lady that shocked the nation. Using an incident that was broadcast live nationwide, the film blends surviving records and unanswered questions with cinematic imagination to craft a mystery manhunt.
Director Hur Jin-ho, known for The Last Princess and Forbidden Dream, takes the helm. With powerhouse performances from Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, expectations are high for an intense, fully immersive experience.
The newly revealed posters grab attention with the bold line, "August 15, 1974, First Lady shooting." Beyond a resolute hand gripping a handgun, a black-and-white stage heightens the hair-trigger tension. The pluralized title contrasted with a single figure hints at the lingering questions behind the official record, spiking curiosity.
Yoo Hae-jin plays Cheol-gu, the detective in charge of security at the scene. Sensing a mismatch between the task force’s official announcement and what he witnessed, he follows his instincts to dig into the truth, anchoring the story. Park Hae-il takes on Jae-hwan, the city desk editor at a newspaper, whose professional duty and keen insight drive him toward the facts despite crushing pressure. Lee Min-ho transforms into rookie reporter Young-il, a fearless newcomer whose grit and dogged reporting push him to plunge into danger in pursuit of the truth—raising anticipation for Lee’s bold new acting turn.