🎬 Film · Korean

The Assassin(s) (2026)

Name: The Assassin(s)
Director: Hur Jin-ho
Released: 2026
Cast: Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, Lee Min-ho

Plot

2026 South Korean crime thriller film

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Why Watch This

The Assassin(s) revisits one of the most shocking political incidents in modern South Korean history through the eyes of three people drawn into the aftermath: a detective who witnesses the attack, a newspaper editor who questions the official narrative and a rookie reporter determined to uncover the truth. The film combines historical events with investigative tension and unanswered questions.

Best For

Best suited for viewers who enjoy Korean historical thrillers, political mysteries, investigative dramas and stories inspired by real events. It should particularly appeal to audiences who like slow-burning suspense, journalistic investigations, police procedurals and films that explore the gap between official accounts and hidden truths.

The CinePearl Take

The Assassin(s) turns a real political tragedy into an investigation driven by doubt and competing perspectives. Instead of focusing solely on the assassination attempt itself, the film explores what happens when people begin questioning the story they have been told. Hur Jin-ho's restrained approach and the three central characters give the historical thriller a serious, investigative character.

If You Liked This, Try

If you enjoy Korean historical and political thrillers inspired by real events, try The Man Standing Next, 1987: When the Day Comes, The Spy Gone North and A Taxi Driver for more stories involving political power, state secrets, investigations and turbulent periods in Korean history.