{"content_id":"5m8yy2equd","slug":"assassins-october-4-box-office-release-date","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"news","category_name":"News","title":"Assassin(s) Tops October 4 Box Office in Admissions","summary":"Assassin(s) is a film directed by Hur Jin-ho that opened in South Korean theaters on September 23, 2026. It ranked No. 1 at the daily box office on October 4, drawing 188,468 moviegoers that day and reaching a cumulative audience of 2,233,963.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["It opened in South Korean theaters on September 23, 2026, and was directed by Hur Jin-ho.","It ranked No. 1 at the daily box office on October 4, 2026.","It drew 188,468 moviegoers on October 4, 2026.","Its cumulative audience through October 4, 2026, was 2,233,963.","Its age rating is 12 and up, and its runtime, calculated by combining the minutes and seconds listed by KOBIS, is 130 minutes and 56 seconds."],"content_markdown":"Assassin(s) opened in theaters in South Korea on September 23, 2026. Directed by Hur Jin-ho, it ranked **No. 1** at the daily box office on October 4, with 188,468 admissions that day. Cumulative admissions through that date totaled 2,233,963.\n\nThe admissions and ranking are based on the Korean Film Council’s KOBIS figures for October 4, 2026.\n\n## Release Date and Basic Film Information\n\nThe South Korean release date was September 23, 2026. KOBIS classifies the film as crime and drama. Hive Media Corp handled production and distribution.\n\n| Item | Confirmed information |\n| --- | --- |\n| South Korean release date | September 23, 2026 |\n| Release format | Theaters |\n| Director | Hur Jin-ho |\n| Main cast | Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, Lee Min-ho |\n| Production and distribution | Hive Media Corp |\n| Country of production | South Korea |\n| Genre | Crime, drama |\n| Age rating | Ages 12 and up |\n| Runtime | 130 minutes 56 seconds |\n\nThe runtime is more precise when minutes and seconds are kept separate. KOBIS records 130 minutes and 56 seconds separately. Together, that makes **130 minutes 56 seconds**, or 131 minutes when rounded to the nearest minute. The basic information is available from the [KOBIS Daily Box Office](https://www.kobis.or.kr/kobis/business/main/searchMainDailyBoxOffice.do).\n\n## October 4 Box Office Admissions\n\nAdmissions for October 4, 2026, were **188,468**. The cumulative total of 2,233,963 already includes that day’s admissions. Adding the two figures would count the October 4 admissions twice.\n\n| Metric | Figure as of October 4, 2026 | Meaning |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Daily ranking | No. 1 | Box office ranking for that date |\n| Daily admissions | 188,468 | Total for October 4 |\n| Cumulative admissions | 2,233,963 | Cumulative total through October 4 |\n| Screens | 1,129 | Number of screens showing the film that day |\n| Screenings | 3,446 | Number of showings that day |\n\nThe figures for that day can also be checked in the Korean Film Council’s KoBiz daily box office. (Figures checked for October 4, 2026: No. 1 ranking, 188,468 admissions, 1,129 screens, 3,446 screenings · source kobiz.or.kr · checked 2026-10-04) This ranking alone does not establish a weekly or yearly ranking. Later searches may show different figures due to adjustments to the tally. The reporting date can be checked at the [KoBiz Daily Box Office](https://www.kobiz.or.kr/new/kor/01_bizmatching/boxoffice/boxoffice.jsp).\n\n## Cast and Spoiler-Free Plot\n\nThe film begins with the August 15, 1974, shooting of the First Lady. A detective and journalists pursue questions left by the incident. The main characters are Cheol-gu, Jae-hwan, and Yeong-il.\n\n| Actor | Character | Starting point in the story |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Yoo Hae-jin | Cheol-gu | A detective who witnessed the incident |\n| Park Hae-il | Jae-hwan | The head of a newspaper’s social affairs desk who investigates the incident |\n| Lee Min-ho | Yeong-il | A rookie reporter caught in the confusion at the scene |\n\nThe three characters’ investigation and reporting form the heart of the story. Park Ji-hwan and Park Hoon are also in the cast. Park Jung-min plays Moon Tae-gwang. Cast information appears in the Korean Film Council webzine’s [interview with director Hur Jin-ho](https://magazine.kofic.or.kr/webzine/web3/2878/pdsView.do).\n\n## What to Watch For and Historical Background\n\nThe film’s focus is on the perspectives of the people investigating the incident. The detective confronts questions at the scene. The journalists approach the incident through reporting and publication.\n\n- The characters’ professions: Viewers can compare how a detective and journalists interpret the same incident.\n- Reporting and outside pressure: Alongside clues about the incident, viewers can see the environment in which the press operates.\n- Period settings: Recreations of the commemorative ceremony venue and a newspaper newsroom provide the backdrop.\n\nAlthough the film draws on a real incident, its characters and plot include fictional elements. Hur Jin-ho said he added cinematic imagination to his portrayal of the characters. He also cited memories of pressure on newspaper advertising during that period as part of the background for his direction.\n\nThe film’s fictional details should therefore not be cited as historical evidence. To assess its historical portrayal, scenes must be compared separately with historical sources. The director’s explanation is available in the [Korean Film Council webzine interview](https://magazine.kofic.or.kr/webzine/web3/2878/pdsView.do).\n\n## Days Since Release Versus Admissions Totals\n\nCounting the release date, October 4 was the film’s **12th day in theaters**. September 23 through September 30 accounts for 8 days. Adding the 4 days from October 1 through October 4 gives that total.\n\n| Category | Basis | Point to keep in mind |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Days since release | Calendar count from the release date through the date in question | Does not indicate the period covered by admissions figures |\n| Daily admissions | Ticketing-based admissions count for a specific date | Distinct from cumulative admissions |\n| Cumulative admissions | Cumulative count through the date in question | Do not add daily admissions again |\n| Advance booking rate | A measure related to tickets booked for future viewings | Distinct from admissions already recorded |\n\nKoBiz says it compiles ticketing data from movie theaters nationwide. Cumulative admissions therefore cannot be treated as a count of unique individuals. This table alone does not show whether anyone saw the film more than once. When citing the statistics, include both the film title and the reporting date.\n\n## Theater Viewing and Streaming Release Information\n\nThe confirmed release is in South Korean theaters. Hive Media Corp’s film information page includes links to book tickets at individual theater chains. No streaming platform or release date appears in the official information checked.\n\n| Viewing option | Confirmed schedule and access | Where to check prices and terms |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Theaters | Opened September 23, 2026, with booking links for CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox | Booking page for the selected theater and screening |\n| Streaming | Official platform and release date not confirmed | Future announcement from the production and distribution company or platform |\n\nScreening times and remaining seats at each theater must be checked on its booking page. The film information checked does not list a standard ticket price. The trailer and booking links are collected on the [Hive Media Corp film information page](https://litt.ly/hivemedia_corp).\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### What does the No. 1 ranking on October 4 mean?\n\nIt is the box office ranking for October 4, 2026, alone. It does not mean the film ranked first in cumulative admissions or real-time advance bookings.\n\n### Should the daily admissions be added to cumulative admissions?\n\nNo. The cumulative total of 2,233,963 through October 4 already includes that day’s admissions.\n\n### Is the runtime 130 minutes or 131 minutes?\n\nCombining the minutes and seconds listed by KOBIS gives 130 minutes 56 seconds. Rounded to the nearest minute, that is 131 minutes.\n\n### Does the film recreate the real incident exactly?\n\nIt is a fictional film that takes a real incident as its starting point. Cinematic imagination was added to the characters and plot.\n\n### Can it be watched online now?\n\nThe official information checked does not establish whether streaming is available. A separate official announcement is needed to confirm the platform and release date.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAssassin(s) opened in theaters in South Korea on September 23, 2026. Directed by Hur Jin-ho, it ranked \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 1\u003c/strong\u003e at the daily box office on October 4, with 188,468 admissions that day. Cumulative admissions through that date totaled 2,233,963.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe admissions and ranking are based on the Korean Film Council’s KOBIS figures for October 4, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#release-date-and-basic-film-information\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"release-date-and-basic-film-information\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eRelease Date and Basic Film Information\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe South Korean release date was September 23, 2026. KOBIS classifies the film as crime and drama. Hive Media Corp handled production and distribution.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfirmed information\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eSouth Korean release date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eSeptember 23, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eRelease format\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eTheaters\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eDirector\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eHur Jin-ho\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eMain cast\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eYoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, Lee Min-ho\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eProduction and distribution\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eHive Media Corp\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eCountry of production\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eSouth Korea\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGenre\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eCrime, drama\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eAge rating\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eAges 12 and up\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eRuntime\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003e130 minutes 56 seconds\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe runtime is more precise when minutes and seconds are kept separate. KOBIS records 130 minutes and 56 seconds separately. Together, that makes \u003cstrong\u003e130 minutes 56 seconds\u003c/strong\u003e, or 131 minutes when rounded to the nearest minute. The basic information is available from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kobis.or.kr/kobis/business/main/searchMainDailyBoxOffice.do\"\u003eKOBIS Daily Box Office\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#october-4-box-office-admissions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"october-4-box-office-admissions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eOctober 4 Box Office Admissions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmissions for October 4, 2026, were \u003cstrong\u003e188,468\u003c/strong\u003e. The cumulative total of 2,233,963 already includes that day’s admissions. Adding the two figures would count the October 4 admissions twice.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFigure as of October 4, 2026\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeaning\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Metric\"\u003eDaily ranking\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Figure as of October 4, 2026\"\u003eNo. 1\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eBox office ranking for that date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Metric\"\u003eDaily admissions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Figure as of October 4, 2026\"\u003e188,468\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eTotal for October 4\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Metric\"\u003eCumulative admissions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Figure as of October 4, 2026\"\u003e2,233,963\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eCumulative total through October 4\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Metric\"\u003eScreens\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Figure as of October 4, 2026\"\u003e1,129\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eNumber of screens showing the film that day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Metric\"\u003eScreenings\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Figure as of October 4, 2026\"\u003e3,446\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eNumber of showings that day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures for that day can also be checked in the Korean Film Council’s KoBiz daily box office. (Figures checked for October 4, 2026: No. 1 ranking, 188,468 admissions, 1,129 screens, 3,446 screenings · source kobiz.or.kr · checked 2026-10-04) This ranking alone does not establish a weekly or yearly ranking. Later searches may show different figures due to adjustments to the tally. The reporting date can be checked at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kobiz.or.kr/new/kor/01_bizmatching/boxoffice/boxoffice.jsp\"\u003eKoBiz Daily Box Office\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#cast-and-spoiler-free-plot\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"cast-and-spoiler-free-plot\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCast and Spoiler-Free Plot\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film begins with the August 15, 1974, shooting of the First Lady. A detective and journalists pursue questions left by the incident. The main characters are Cheol-gu, Jae-hwan, and Yeong-il.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActor\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacter\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting point in the story\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Actor\"\u003eYoo Hae-jin\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Character\"\u003eCheol-gu\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Starting point in the story\"\u003eA detective who witnessed the incident\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Actor\"\u003ePark Hae-il\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Character\"\u003eJae-hwan\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Starting point in the story\"\u003eThe head of a newspaper’s social affairs desk who investigates the incident\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Actor\"\u003eLee Min-ho\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Character\"\u003eYeong-il\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Starting point in the story\"\u003eA rookie reporter caught in the confusion at the scene\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three characters’ investigation and reporting form the heart of the story. Park Ji-hwan and Park Hoon are also in the cast. Park Jung-min plays Moon Tae-gwang. Cast information appears in the Korean Film Council webzine’s \u003ca href=\"https://magazine.kofic.or.kr/webzine/web3/2878/pdsView.do\"\u003einterview with director Hur Jin-ho\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-watch-for-and-historical-background\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-watch-for-and-historical-background\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to Watch For and Historical Background\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film’s focus is on the perspectives of the people investigating the incident. The detective confronts questions at the scene. The journalists approach the incident through reporting and publication.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe characters’ professions: Viewers can compare how a detective and journalists interpret the same incident.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReporting and outside pressure: Alongside clues about the incident, viewers can see the environment in which the press operates.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod settings: Recreations of the commemorative ceremony venue and a newspaper newsroom provide the backdrop.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the film draws on a real incident, its characters and plot include fictional elements. Hur Jin-ho said he added cinematic imagination to his portrayal of the characters. He also cited memories of pressure on newspaper advertising during that period as part of the background for his direction.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film’s fictional details should therefore not be cited as historical evidence. To assess its historical portrayal, scenes must be compared separately with historical sources. The director’s explanation is available in the \u003ca href=\"https://magazine.kofic.or.kr/webzine/web3/2878/pdsView.do\"\u003eKorean Film Council webzine interview\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#days-since-release-versus-admissions-totals\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"days-since-release-versus-admissions-totals\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDays Since Release Versus Admissions Totals\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounting the release date, October 4 was the film’s \u003cstrong\u003e12th day in theaters\u003c/strong\u003e. September 23 through September 30 accounts for 8 days. Adding the 4 days from October 1 through October 4 gives that total.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBasis\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to keep in mind\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eDays since release\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basis\"\u003eCalendar count from the release date through the date in question\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Point to keep in mind\"\u003eDoes not indicate the period covered by admissions figures\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eDaily admissions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basis\"\u003eTicketing-based admissions count for a specific date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Point to keep in mind\"\u003eDistinct from cumulative admissions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eCumulative admissions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basis\"\u003eCumulative count through the date in question\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Point to keep in mind\"\u003eDo not add daily admissions again\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eAdvance booking rate\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Basis\"\u003eA measure related to tickets booked for future viewings\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Point to keep in mind\"\u003eDistinct from admissions already recorded\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoBiz says it compiles ticketing data from movie theaters nationwide. Cumulative admissions therefore cannot be treated as a count of unique individuals. This table alone does not show whether anyone saw the film more than once. When citing the statistics, include both the film title and the reporting date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#theater-viewing-and-streaming-release-information\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"theater-viewing-and-streaming-release-information\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eTheater Viewing and Streaming Release Information\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe confirmed release is in South Korean theaters. Hive Media Corp’s film information page includes links to book tickets at individual theater chains. No streaming platform or release date appears in the official information checked.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eViewing option\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfirmed schedule and access\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to check prices and terms\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Viewing option\"\u003eTheaters\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed schedule and access\"\u003eOpened September 23, 2026, with booking links for CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check prices and terms\"\u003eBooking page for the selected theater and screening\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Viewing option\"\u003eStreaming\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed schedule and access\"\u003eOfficial platform and release date not confirmed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check prices and terms\"\u003eFuture announcement from the production and distribution company or platform\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreening times and remaining seats at each theater must be checked on its booking page. The film information checked does not list a standard ticket price. The trailer and booking links are collected on the \u003ca href=\"https://litt.ly/hivemedia_corp\"\u003eHive Media Corp film information page\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-does-the-no-1-ranking-on-october-4-mean\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-does-the-no-1-ranking-on-october-4-mean\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat does the No. 1 ranking on October 4 mean?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the box office ranking for October 4, 2026, alone. It does not mean the film ranked first in cumulative admissions or real-time advance bookings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#should-the-daily-admissions-be-added-to-cumulative-admissions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"should-the-daily-admissions-be-added-to-cumulative-admissions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eShould the daily admissions be added to cumulative admissions?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cumulative total of 2,233,963 through October 4 already includes that day’s admissions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#is-the-runtime-130-minutes-or-131-minutes\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"is-the-runtime-130-minutes-or-131-minutes\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIs the runtime 130 minutes or 131 minutes?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining the minutes and seconds listed by KOBIS gives 130 minutes 56 seconds. Rounded to the nearest minute, that is 131 minutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#does-the-film-recreate-the-real-incident-exactly\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"does-the-film-recreate-the-real-incident-exactly\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDoes the film recreate the real incident exactly?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a fictional film that takes a real incident as its starting point. Cinematic imagination was added to the characters and plot.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#can-it-be-watched-online-now\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"can-it-be-watched-online-now\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCan it be watched online now?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official information checked does not establish whether streaming is available. A separate official announcement is needed to confirm the platform and release date.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Streaming","Movies"],"faqs":[{"question":"When was Assassin(s) released in South Korea?","answer":"It was released in South Korean theaters on September 23, 2026."},{"question":"How many people saw it on October 4, 2026?","answer":"KOBIS recorded 188,468 admissions. It ranked No. 1 at the daily box office on that date."},{"question":"What was the cumulative admission count through October 4, 2026?","answer":"The cumulative admission count was 2,233,963. That figure already includes admissions for that day."},{"question":"Who are the director and main cast?","answer":"Hur Jin-ho directed the film. Yoo Hae-jin plays Cheol-gu, Park Hae-il plays Jae-hwan, and Lee Min-ho plays Yeong-il."},{"question":"What is the age rating and running time?","answer":"It is rated for ages 12 and up. Combining the minutes and seconds listed by KOBIS, the running time is 130 minutes and 56 seconds."},{"question":"Is the film based on a true story?","answer":"It draws on the August 15, 1974, shooting of the first lady. Its characters and plot include fictional elements, so the film's portrayal should be distinguished from historical fact."},{"question":"How is the 12th day of release calculated?","answer":"It counts September 23, 2026, as the first day and runs through October 4. The count of days since release is separate from the reporting period for audience statistics."},{"question":"Does the cumulative admission count represent the number of different people who saw the film?","answer":"The count is based on tickets issued, so it cannot be interpreted as the number of distinct people. The box office figures alone cannot show whether anyone saw the film more than once."},{"question":"Which theaters have ticket booking information?","answer":"Hive Media Corp's film information includes booking links for CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox. Check each booking page for actual screening times and prices."},{"question":"Has a streaming release date been set?","answer":"The official information reviewed does not list a platform or release date. Check official announcements from the production or distribution company or the platform for availability and scheduling."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.kobis.or.kr/kobis/business/main/searchMainDailyBoxOffice.do","title":"Korean Film Council KOBIS daily box office, compiled on October 4, 2026","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.kobiz.or.kr/new/kor/01_bizmatching/boxoffice/boxoffice.jsp","title":"Korean Film Council KoBiz daily box office","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://magazine.kofic.or.kr/webzine/web3/2878/pdsView.do","title":"Korean Film Council webzine, Setting Out to Find the Truth of That Day: Interview with Director Hur Jin-ho, September 21, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://litt.ly/hivemedia_corp","title":"Hive Media Corp booking information for Assassin(s) by film and theater","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1649,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjUwMjQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--7cf2644e2706148f8bf8a1cc8f964a6b94688f61/ai-a0f930b6.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"가을 햇살이 드는 영화관 로비에서 파란 재킷을 입은 남성 뒤로 긴 입장 줄이 이어진다.","caption":"‘암살자(들)’은 10월 4일 하루 관객 188,468명을 기록했다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A man in a blue jacket stands in a sunlit cinema foyer as a long line heads toward the auditorium.","caption":"Assassin(s) drew 188,468 moviegoers on October 4.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"秋の日差しが入る映画館のロビーで、青い上着の男性の後ろに入場の列が続く。","caption":"『암살자(들)』は10月4日に18万8468人を動員した。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un hombre con chaqueta azul está en el vestíbulo soleado de un cine mientras una larga fila avanza hacia la sala.","caption":"Assassin(s) registró 188.468 espectadores el 4 de octubre.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria berjaket biru berdiri di lobi bioskop yang disinari matahari, sementara antrean panjang menuju ruang pemutaran.","caption":"Assassin(s) mencatat 188.468 penonton pada 4 Oktober.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um homem de casaco azul está no saguão ensolarado de um cinema, enquanto uma longa fila segue para a sala.","caption":"Assassin(s) registrou 188.468 espectadores em 4 de outubro.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"陽光照進電影院大廳，一名穿藍色外套的男子站在前方，後方長隊朝影廳前進。","caption":"《암살자(들)》在10月4日吸引188,468名觀眾。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Mann in blauer Jacke steht im sonnigen Kinofoyer, während eine lange Schlange zum Saal führt.","caption":"Assassin(s) verzeichnete am 4. Oktober 188.468 Kinobesuche.","description":null}}},{"id":1650,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjUwMzAsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--df6e5dd52de3b50075834eb08bb81ecfe5e2efeb/ai-664f1433.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"붉은 좌석이 가득 찬 영화관에서 어두운 니트를 입은 중년 여성이 스크린을 바라본다.","caption":"‘암살자(들)’은 2026년 10월 4일 일별 박스오피스 1위를 기록했다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"An older woman in a dark sweater watches the screen in a crowded cinema with red seats.","caption":"‘암살자(들)’ topped the daily box office on October 4, 2026.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"赤い座席が埋まった映画館で、暗い色のセーターを着た年配の女性がスクリーンを見つめる。","caption":"『암살자(들)』は2026年10月4日のデイリー興行収入で首位を記録した。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una mujer mayor con un suéter oscuro mira la pantalla en una sala de cine llena de butacas rojas.","caption":"‘암살자(들)’ encabezó la taquilla diaria el 4 de octubre de 2026.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang perempuan lanjut usia bersweter gelap menatap layar di bioskop yang penuh dengan kursi merah.","caption":"‘암살자(들)’ menduduki puncak box office harian pada 4 Oktober 2026.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma mulher mais velha de suéter escuro olha para a tela em um cinema lotado de poltronas vermelhas.","caption":"‘암살자(들)’ liderou a bilheteria diária em 4 de outubro de 2026.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"坐滿觀眾的電影院裡，一名穿深色毛衣的年長女子望向銀幕，身旁是紅色座椅。","caption":"《암살자(들)》在2026年10月4日登上單日票房榜首。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine ältere Frau in einem dunklen Pullover blickt in einem vollen Kinosaal mit roten Sitzen zur Leinwand.","caption":"‘암살자(들)’ führte am 4. Oktober 2026 die Tageskinocharts an.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-06T01:12:41+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-06T01:12:41+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/assassins-october-4-box-office-release-date"}