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Megabox Apologizes for “Bullet Hole” Ticket Controversy for ‘The Assassin(s)’… “All Remaining Merchandise to Be Destroyed”
Megabox has issued an official apology regarding the controversy over the “bullet hole tickets” for the movie *The Assassin(s)*. The company has decided to dispose of all remaining merchandise and to …
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Unfazed by Controversy… 'The Assassin(s)' Surpasses 2 Million Viewers in 11 Days
The movie "The Assassin(s)" has surpassed 2 million viewers amid heated controversy.
Poster for the movie “The Assassin(s).” (Photo courtesy of Hive Media Corp.)
According to the Korean Film Cou…
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Even Actors Under Fire… Film Industry Expresses Concern Over “Assassin(s)” Controversy: “Creativity Must Be Respected”
As controversy surrounding the film *The Assassin(s)* continues to spread like wildfire, the film industry is also expressing concern over the situation. They view the ongoing criticism stemming from …
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"The Assassin(s)": Amid Heated Controversy, Tops the Box Office… Set to Surpass 2 Million Viewers
The movie "The Assassin(s)" continues to hold the No. 1 spot at the box office despite the controversy.
Poster for the movie “The Assassin(s)” (Photo courtesy of Hive Media Corp.)
According to t…
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Should I Watch the Reversal Fairy Tale ‘Chiikawa’… or Koo Kyo-hwan’s Action Film ‘The Resurrected Man’? [Screen PICK]
A group of cute friends’ island trip takes a suspicious turn, and a job seeker who kept failing job interviews gains the ability to come back to life no matter how many times he dies. Two adventures t…
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"The Assassin(s)": Stage Greetings and Busan International Film Festival Schedule Canceled… "To Protect the Cast and Crew"
The film “The Assassin(s),” which has been embroiled in controversy over historical distortion, has canceled its stage greetings for the second week of its release and its schedule to attend the Busan…
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Why Does Tom Cruise Always Head to “Gongdeok” Whenever He Visits Korea?
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has a restaurant he visits every time he comes to Seoul. It’s a chicken restaurant in the Gongdeok area of Mapo-gu. Even as he’s starred in different movies and increased th…
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Despite Trolls and Legal Complaints, They’re Still Meeting Audiences… The Three Lead Actors of ‘The Assassin(s)’ Press On Amid Controversy
Amid controversy over historical distortion, the film “The Assassin(s)” continues to meet with audiences through scheduled stage greetings, even as it faces political and legal battles as well as crit…
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‘The Assassin(s)’ Reclaims No. 1 Spot at the Box Office Despite Controversy… 2 Million Viewers Within Reach
Despite controversy over historical distortion, the film “The Assassin(s)” has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the box office and is on the verge of surpassing 2 million viewers.
A poster for the movie “…
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Cutting Theater Counts Even with Two Films Drawing 10 Million Viewers… Multiplexes Choose Efficiency Over Expansion
While expectations for a recovery in the theater industry are growing this year following the back-to-back releases of films that have drawn 10 million viewers—such as *The Man Who Lives with the King…