The Assassin(s)

The Assassin(s) (2026)



암살자(들)

7.5 2026 131 min —

Director: Hur Jin-ho

Cast: Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, Lee Min-ho, Choi Yu-ri, Ryu Hye-young

Action Crime Drama Thriller
A 1974 shooting shocks South Korea, pulling three determined truth-seekers into the mystery: Detective Cheol-gu, who witnesses the attack; Jae-hwan, a city desk editor whose coverage is suppressed; and Young-il, a rookie reporter. Together they dig beneath the cover-up, chasing the truth deeper until they confront hidden forces determined to remain unseen.

More About This Film

The Assassin(s) is a Korean historical crime thriller set against the political tension of 1974 South Korea. After a shocking shooting, detective Cheol-gu, newspaper editor Jae-hwan, and rookie reporter Young-il begin investigating a story that powerful people want buried.

The investigation gradually expands into a tense confrontation with institutional secrecy and competing versions of the truth. The film blends political-era drama, journalism, detective work, and thriller elements while following three very different people drawn toward the same dangerous mystery.

  • Directed by Hur Jin-ho.
  • The film stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho.
  • Choi Yu-ri and Ryu Hye-young are also part of the principal cast.
  • The screenplay is credited to Lee Ji-min and Kwon Gi-jun.
  • The production comes from South Korean studio Hive Media Corp.

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The Assassin(s) is a very recent 2026 release, and online availability is still limited in many territories. Check these services for subscription, rental, or purchase listings as distribution expands.