Visitors purchase movie tickets at a theater in Seoul. [Yonhap]
Visitors purchase movie tickets at a theater in Seoul. [Yonhap]

"The Assassin," amid controversy over alleged historical distortions, surpassed 3 million cumulative admissions Monday, its 20th day in theaters.

Data from the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system confirmed the milestone Monday.

"The Assassin" is one of five Korean films released this year to have drawn at least 3 million admissions, joining "The King's Warden" (about 16.92 million), "Gunchae" (about 5.95 million), "Hope" (about 4.58 million) and "Salmokji" (about 3.24 million).

The film traces the allegations and suspected masterminds behind the shooting of Yuk Young-soo on Aug. 15, 1974.

The cast includes Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho, with direction by Heo Jin-ho, known for "Deokhuye Ongju" and "Botongeui Gajok."


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