New character posters for the film Assassination just dropped, sending hype for the movie soaring.
Released on the 10th, the character posters capture the raw, on-the-scene tension of three figures facing the First Lady assassination case — Lee Min Ho, Yoo Hae Jin, and Park Hae Il.
Assassination is a mystery pursuit thriller that tracks the suspicions and masterminds behind the August 15, 1974 First Lady assassination that shocked South Korea. The characters' intense expressions hint at a relentless, fiery fight, cranking up immersion. The film has also been officially invited to the Gala Presentations section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, building major buzz.
In the film, Yoo Hae Jin transforms into Cheol-gu, the detective investigating the case, conveying his complex emotions as he stares down the shocking crime scene. Paired with the copy "The one who chases the truth," his look underscores the weighty narrative of a man on the front lines of the investigation.
Park Hae Il plays Jae-hwan, the newspaper's city desk chief, channeling his trademark sharp insight and unwavering conviction through a steady gaze. The line "The one who tells the truth" highlights a reporter's dogged pursuit of facts, even under crushing pressure.
Lee Min Ho appears as Young-il, a rookie reporter bursting with passion and grit, urgently filing updates in the immediate aftermath of the incident to relay the chaos on the ground. The phrase "The one who digs up the truth" teases his fearless push to uncover what really happened.
Assassination is slated to open during Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), when the trio's fierce hunt for the truth will finally be revealed.