SGIFF stands by The Assassin(s) as festival opening film despite controversy and calls for withdrawal
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Thu, 8 October 2026Fri, 9 October 2026
What it is about
Yoo Hae-jinPark Hae-ilLee Min-hoSGIFFSouth KoreaHur Jin-hoSingapore International Film FestivalPeople Power PartySingapore
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
Channel News Asia
South China Morning Post
8 Oct, 04:31over 22 hours9 Oct, 02:30
How it spread - 2 original reports
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia04:31first to report
The historical thriller, starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho, has drawn criticism over its fictionalised portrayal of the 1974 assassination attempt that killed South Korea's first lady. It will screen at SGIFF on Oct 21 and 22.
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post02:30
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is standing by its decision to screen South Korean political thriller The Assassin(s) as its opening film, despite calls from South Korea’s conservative opposition People Power Party (PPP) to withdraw it over allegations of historical distortion. The film, directed by Hur Jin-ho and starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho, has drawn criticism in South Korea over its fictionalised portrayal of a real-life 1974 assassination attempt on...