{"content_id":"zxjjfrsjqv","slug":"assassins-september-23-release-cast-screening-formats","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"general","category_name":"General","title":"Assassin(s): September 23 Release Date and Cast","summary":"Assassin(s) is a film directed by Hur Jin-ho scheduled for theatrical release in South Korea on September 23, 2026. This overview covers the main cast, age rating, differences in runtime among official sources, and listings for Gachi Bom and Korean-subtitled CC screenings.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["KOBIS lists the South Korean release date of Assassin(s) as September 23, 2026.","Directed by Hur Jin-ho, the film stars Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho in major roles.","The film is rated for ages 12 and up, while the listed runtime differs between KOFIC at 130 minutes and Lotte Cinema booking search results at 131 minutes.","The screening formats registered with KOBIS are digital, digital Gachi Bom, and digital Korean-subtitled CC.","The distributor's information includes links to bookings and early-bird events at CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox."],"content_markdown":"The Assassin(s) is scheduled to open in Korean theaters on September 23, 2026. It is directed by Hur Jin-ho. Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho are the main cast members. KOBIS lists standard digital and accessibility-supported formats.\n\nRelease and event information is based on KOBIS listings and iMBC reporting from September 11, 2026.\n\n## Key Release Date and Age Rating Information\n\nThe Korean release date is September 23, 2026, and the age rating is 12 and over. The release date can be confirmed on KOBIS. The rating is shown in the KOFIC film database and Lotte Cinema booking search information. (Confirmed value for the 2026 film The Assassin(s): 12 and over; KOFIC listing: Rating 12 · source: koreanfilm.or.kr · confirmed 2026-09-16)\n\n| Item | Confirmed information | Confirmation source |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Official title | The Assassin(s) | KOBIS |\n| Korean release date | September 23, 2026 | KOBIS |\n| Screening venue | Korean theaters | Hive Media Corp release announcement |\n| Age rating | 12 and over | KOFIC·Lotte Cinema |\n| Genre | Crime·Drama | KOFIC film database |\n| Director | Hur Jin-ho | KOFIC film database |\n| Main cast | Yoo Hae-jin·Park Hae-il·Lee Min-ho | KOFIC film database |\n| Runtime | KOFIC 130 minutes, Lotte Cinema booking search information 131 minutes | Listings differ by source |\n| Production | Hive Media Corp., Ltd. | KOFIC·iMBC film credits |\n| Presentation·distribution | Hive Media Corp., Ltd. | iMBC film credits |\n\nThe release date is the film’s Korean public release schedule. Screening times and seat availability at individual locations are separate information. Screenings that are actually available to attend can be confirmed in theater schedules. [KOBIS Film Information](https://kobis.or.kr/kobis/business/main/searchMainTOP5List.do)\n\n## Spoiler-Free Synopsis\n\nThe film follows the investigation into suspicions surrounding the August 15, 1974 assassination attempt on the First Lady. The official synopsis centers on the pursuit of those behind the incident. Megabox introduces the film with the same premise.\n\nThe fact that the film is based on a real incident must be distinguished from the verification of historical facts. Developments portrayed in the film cannot be cited as the findings of an investigation into the actual incident. Historical judgments about the incident require separate verification of records. [Megabox Film Introduction](https://www.megabox.co.kr/)\n\n## Who Are the Director, Cast, and Production Company?\n\nThe film is directed by Hur Jin-ho. The main cast members are Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho. The director and cast list can be confirmed in the KOFIC film database.\n\n| Category | Name | Scope of publicly available information |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Director | Hur Jin-ho | Film direction |\n| Main cast | Yoo Hae-jin | Listed in the KOFIC cast |\n| Main cast | Park Hae-il | Listed in the KOFIC cast |\n| Main cast | Lee Min-ho | Listed in the KOFIC cast |\n| Production company | Hive Media Corp., Ltd. | KOFIC production company information |\n| Presenting·distribution company | Hive Media Corp., Ltd. | iMBC film credits |\n\nThe same company is listed for production and presentation·distribution. However, the distributor should not be inferred from the production company field alone. The presentation·distribution information was cross-checked against the credits in the September 11, 2026 report. [iMBC Release·Event Report](https://enews.imbc.com/News/ViewAmp/517963)\n\n## Is the Runtime 130 Minutes or 131 Minutes?\n\nOfficial sources list different runtimes. The KOFIC film database lists 130 minutes. Lotte Cinema booking search information displays 131 minutes.\n\n| Source | Listed runtime | Information to check together |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| KOFIC film database | 130 minutes | Basic film information |\n| Lotte Cinema booking search information | 131 minutes | Screening details for the theater you will attend |\n\nThe reason for the discrepancy has not been confirmed. There is no basis for concluding that it reflects an editing difference between the Korean and international versions. When making plans after the screening, use the end time listed by the relevant theater. [KOFIC Film Database](https://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/films/index/filmsView.jsp?movieCd=20255033), [Lotte Cinema Booking Information](https://www.lottecinema.co.kr/NLCHS/ticketing?movieCd=24623\u0026movieName=%EC%95%94%EC%82%B4%EC%9E%90%28%EB%93%A4%29)\n\n## Comparison of Standard Digital·Gachi Bom·Korean Subtitles CC\n\nKOBIS lists three screening types: Digital, Digital Gachi Bom, and Digital Korean Subtitles CC. This list must be distinguished from actual schedules at individual locations.\n\n| Registered screening type | Meaning of the label | What to check for the screening |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Digital | Standard digital screening type | Do not determine subtitle·audio-description support from this label alone |\n| Digital Gachi Bom | A type associated with Korean subtitle·audio-description services | Gachi Bom screenings and how to use the service |\n| Digital Korean Subtitles CC | A type that conveys dialogue and sound information through subtitles | Korean Subtitles CC label on the screening |\n\nCC conveys a broader range of information than subtitles that only reproduce dialogue. The Korean Film Council explains that it also includes the speaker’s name and background sounds. The definition in the relevant notice is as follows.\n\n\u003e Korean Subtitles (CC): Subtitles that display dialogue together with the speaker’s name · background sounds, etc.\n\nThe source is the Korean Film Council’s “Now Enjoy Them at the Theater! Korean Subtitles (CC) for Korean Films.” [Korean Film Council CC Guide](https://www.kofic.or.kr/kofic/business/board/selectBoardDetail.do?boardNumber=4\u0026boardSeqNumber=68364)\n\nGachi Bom is the name of a Korean subtitle·audio-description service. Audio description conveys what is happening on screen through audio. A CC label alone does not indicate that audio description is also supported. [Korean Film Council Gachi Bom Explanation](https://www.kofic.or.kr/kofic/business/noti/findNewsDetail.do?seqNo=44878)\n\n## What Is the Difference Between Format Registration and Actual Screenings?\n\nFormat registration does not guarantee screenings of that version. The Korean Film Council FAQ explains that only some CC screenings are scheduled. Even for the same film, subtitle support may vary depending on the selected time.\n\nFor example, if the purpose is to attend a CC screening, checking only the film title is insufficient. The selected screening at the chosen location must also display a Korean subtitles label. If audio description is needed, the support method must also be checked separately.\n\n| Verification step | Question it can answer |\n| --- | --- |\n| KOBIS screening type | Which formats are registered? |\n| Theater-specific schedule | At which location and when is it screening? |\n| Details for the selected screening | How are subtitles·audio description provided? |\n\nIMAX and 4D do not appear in the registered list for The Assassin(s). However, this list alone cannot rule out future premium-format screenings. Availability in premium theaters must be confirmed through separate official announcements and schedules. [Korean Film Council Korean-Subtitle Screening FAQ](https://www.kofic.or.kr/kofic/business/board/selectBoardDetail.do?boardNumber=4\u0026boardSeqNumber=56101)\n\n## Points to Watch\n\nThe central focus apparent from the public synopsis is the process of investigating suspicions surrounding the incident. The crime·drama genre information also supports this direction. The following are viewing criteria based on publicly available information.\n\n- Investigation process: How are the questions surrounding the incident connected through clues?\n- Characters’ judgments: How do the characters’ choices in responding to the incident differ?\n- History and dramatic construction: How does the film turn the background of a real incident into a story?\n\nThese criteria are not assessments made after watching the film. They do not prejudge the quality of the acting or direction. Neither the ending nor the identity of those behind the incident can be inferred from the public synopsis alone.\n\n## Comparison of Theater Bookings and Events\n\nHive Media Corp’s guide includes booking·event links for three theater chains. CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox are linked. Booking pages and early-bird event pages are listed separately.\n\n| Theater | Where to check screenings | Where to check the early-bird event | Event type mentioned in the September 11 report |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| CGV | Select the film from the booking menu | CGV early-bird link in the distributor’s guide | Prize drawing |\n| Lotte Cinema | Proceed to booking from the film details | Lotte Cinema early-bird link in the distributor’s guide | Drawing for points·hand-signed posters |\n| Megabox | Film details or Quick Booking | Relevant film notice under Events | Benefits related to posters·tier-up points |\n\nBooking alone does not satisfy all event conditions. The iMBC report mentions separate entry and actual attendance requirements. The conditions for receiving benefits are also presented differently by each theater. The linked theater notices are the authoritative source for the latest conditions. [Hive Media Corp Booking·Event Guide](https://litt.ly/hivemedia_corp)\n\nThis article does not present a single ticket price. The release announcements reviewed do not provide a common sale price. Price comparisons require the same screening date and number of attendees. The final payment amount can be confirmed on each theater’s booking screen.\n\n### Overall Event Period and Booking Deadline\n\nThe overall period shown on an event page should not be interpreted as the booking deadline. The top of the Megabox page displays September 7–October 6, 2026. However, this listing alone does not establish the early-bird booking deadline.\n\nAn event may have separate booking and eligible attendance periods. The benefit collection date and point-award timing may also be subject to separate conditions. Each item in the notice must therefore be checked separately. [Megabox Early-Bird Event](https://www.megabox.co.kr/event/detail?eventNo=21194)\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### When and Where Will The Assassin(s) Be Released?\n\nThe Korean release date registered on KOBIS is September 23, 2026. Hive Media Corp describes it as a theatrical release. Screening times by location can be confirmed in theater schedules.\n\n### What Is the Age Rating?\n\nKOFIC and Lotte Cinema information list the film as suitable for ages 12 and over. There is no need to infer the rating from the film’s crime genre alone. The theater’s rating guidance is the standard for actual admission requirements.\n\n### Are Korean Subtitles Available at Standard Digital Screenings?\n\nKorean-subtitle support cannot be confirmed from the standard digital label alone. Whether a screening offers CC should be determined from the label on the selected screening. Even if a CC format is registered for the film, it does not apply to every screening.\n\n### Do Gachi Bom and Korean Subtitles CC Mean the Same Thing?\n\nThe two labels cannot be assumed to refer to the same service. Gachi Bom is the name of a Korean subtitle·audio-description service. CC refers to subtitles that convey dialogue and sound information.\n\n### Do the Parentheses in the Title Indicate the Number of Assassins?\n\nThe official film title includes parentheses. However, the number of assassins cannot be determined from the title’s styling alone. No explanation from the filmmakers confirming the intent of the parentheses has been found.\n\n### Will It Be Released Simultaneously on OTT Services?\n\nThe release announcements reviewed concern a Korean theatrical release. A simultaneous OTT release date is not confirmed in these announcements. The theatrical release date should not be cited as the streaming release date.\n\n### Do Early-Bird Bookings Include All Benefits?\n\nBooking alone cannot guarantee every benefit. Depending on the event, a drawing or separate entry may be required. Eligible screenings and actual attendance·collection requirements can be confirmed in each theater’s notice.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Assassin(s) is scheduled to open in Korean theaters on September 23, 2026. It is directed by Hur Jin-ho. Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho are the main cast members. KOBIS lists standard digital and accessibility-supported formats.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease and event information is based on KOBIS listings and iMBC reporting from September 11, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#key-release-date-and-age-rating-information\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"key-release-date-and-age-rating-information\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eKey Release Date and Age Rating Information\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korean release date is September 23, 2026, and the age rating is 12 and over. The release date can be confirmed on KOBIS. The rating is shown in the KOFIC film database and Lotte Cinema booking search information. (Confirmed value for the 2026 film The Assassin(s): 12 and over; KOFIC listing: Rating 12 · source: koreanfilm.or.kr · confirmed 2026-09-16)\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\u003cth\u003eConfirmation source\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eOfficial title\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eThe Assassin(s)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eKOBIS\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eKorean release date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eSeptember 23, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eKOBIS\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eScreening venue\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eKorean theaters\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eHive Media Corp release announcement\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\"\u003e12 and over\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eKOFIC·Lotte Cinema\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\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eKOFIC film database\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\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eKOFIC film database\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\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eKOFIC film database\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\"\u003eKOFIC 130 minutes, Lotte Cinema booking search information 131 minutes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eListings differ by source\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eProduction\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eHive Media Corp., Ltd.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eKOFIC·iMBC film credits\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003ePresentation·distribution\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eHive Media Corp., Ltd.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmation source\"\u003eiMBC film credits\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release date is the film’s Korean public release schedule. Screening times and seat availability at individual locations are separate information. Screenings that are actually available to attend can be confirmed in theater schedules. \u003ca href=\"https://kobis.or.kr/kobis/business/main/searchMainTOP5List.do\"\u003eKOBIS Film Information\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#spoiler-free-synopsis\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"spoiler-free-synopsis\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSpoiler-Free Synopsis\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film follows the investigation into suspicions surrounding the August 15, 1974 assassination attempt on the First Lady. The official synopsis centers on the pursuit of those behind the incident. Megabox introduces the film with the same premise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fact that the film is based on a real incident must be distinguished from the verification of historical facts. Developments portrayed in the film cannot be cited as the findings of an investigation into the actual incident. Historical judgments about the incident require separate verification of records. \u003ca href=\"https://www.megabox.co.kr/\"\u003eMegabox Film Introduction\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#who-are-the-director-cast-and-production-company\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"who-are-the-director-cast-and-production-company\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWho Are the Director, Cast, and Production Company?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film is directed by Hur Jin-ho. The main cast members are Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho. The director and cast list can be confirmed in the KOFIC film database.\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\u003eName\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScope of publicly available information\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eDirector\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Name\"\u003eHur Jin-ho\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scope of publicly available information\"\u003eFilm direction\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eMain cast\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Name\"\u003eYoo Hae-jin\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scope of publicly available information\"\u003eListed in the KOFIC cast\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eMain cast\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Name\"\u003ePark Hae-il\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scope of publicly available information\"\u003eListed in the KOFIC cast\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eMain cast\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Name\"\u003eLee Min-ho\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scope of publicly available information\"\u003eListed in the KOFIC cast\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eProduction company\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Name\"\u003eHive Media Corp., Ltd.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scope of publicly available information\"\u003eKOFIC production company information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003ePresenting·distribution company\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Name\"\u003eHive Media Corp., Ltd.\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scope of publicly available information\"\u003eiMBC film credits\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same company is listed for production and presentation·distribution. However, the distributor should not be inferred from the production company field alone. The presentation·distribution information was cross-checked against the credits in the September 11, 2026 report. \u003ca href=\"https://enews.imbc.com/News/ViewAmp/517963\"\u003eiMBC Release·Event Report\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\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/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial sources list different runtimes. The KOFIC film database lists 130 minutes. Lotte Cinema booking search information displays 131 minutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSource\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListed runtime\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation to check together\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Source\"\u003eKOFIC film database\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Listed runtime\"\u003e130 minutes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check together\"\u003eBasic film information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Source\"\u003eLotte Cinema booking search information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Listed runtime\"\u003e131 minutes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check together\"\u003eScreening details for the theater you will attend\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason for the discrepancy has not been confirmed. There is no basis for concluding that it reflects an editing difference between the Korean and international versions. When making plans after the screening, use the end time listed by the relevant theater. \u003ca href=\"https://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/films/index/filmsView.jsp?movieCd=20255033\"\u003eKOFIC Film Database\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.lottecinema.co.kr/NLCHS/ticketing?movieCd=24623\u0026amp;movieName=%EC%95%94%EC%82%B4%EC%9E%90%28%EB%93%A4%29\"\u003eLotte Cinema Booking Information\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparison-of-standard-digitalgachi-bomkorean-subtitles-cc\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparison-of-standard-digitalgachi-bomkorean-subtitles-cc\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparison of Standard Digital·Gachi Bom·Korean Subtitles CC\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKOBIS lists three screening types: Digital, Digital Gachi Bom, and Digital Korean Subtitles CC. This list must be distinguished from actual schedules at individual locations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegistered screening type\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeaning of the label\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check for the screening\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Registered screening type\"\u003eDigital\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning of the label\"\u003eStandard digital screening type\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check for the screening\"\u003eDo not determine subtitle·audio-description support from this label alone\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Registered screening type\"\u003eDigital Gachi Bom\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning of the label\"\u003eA type associated with Korean subtitle·audio-description services\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check for the screening\"\u003eGachi Bom screenings and how to use the service\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Registered screening type\"\u003eDigital Korean Subtitles CC\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning of the label\"\u003eA type that conveys dialogue and sound information through subtitles\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check for the screening\"\u003eKorean Subtitles CC label on the screening\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCC conveys a broader range of information than subtitles that only reproduce dialogue. The Korean Film Council explains that it also includes the speaker’s name and background sounds. The definition in the relevant notice is as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean Subtitles (CC): Subtitles that display dialogue together with the speaker’s name · background sounds, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source is the Korean Film Council’s “Now Enjoy Them at the Theater! Korean Subtitles (CC) for Korean Films.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.kofic.or.kr/kofic/business/board/selectBoardDetail.do?boardNumber=4\u0026amp;boardSeqNumber=68364\"\u003eKorean Film Council CC Guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGachi Bom is the name of a Korean subtitle·audio-description service. Audio description conveys what is happening on screen through audio. A CC label alone does not indicate that audio description is also supported. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kofic.or.kr/kofic/business/noti/findNewsDetail.do?seqNo=44878\"\u003eKorean Film Council Gachi Bom Explanation\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-is-the-difference-between-format-registration-and-actual-screenings\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-format-registration-and-actual-screenings\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat Is the Difference Between Format Registration and Actual Screenings?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat registration does not guarantee screenings of that version. The Korean Film Council FAQ explains that only some CC screenings are scheduled. Even for the same film, subtitle support may vary depending on the selected time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, if the purpose is to attend a CC screening, checking only the film title is insufficient. The selected screening at the chosen location must also display a Korean subtitles label. If audio description is needed, the support method must also be checked separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVerification step\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuestion it can answer\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Verification step\"\u003eKOBIS screening type\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Question it can answer\"\u003eWhich formats are registered?\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Verification step\"\u003eTheater-specific schedule\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Question it can answer\"\u003eAt which location and when is it screening?\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Verification step\"\u003eDetails for the selected screening\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Question it can answer\"\u003eHow are subtitles·audio description provided?\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMAX and 4D do not appear in the registered list for The Assassin(s). However, this list alone cannot rule out future premium-format screenings. Availability in premium theaters must be confirmed through separate official announcements and schedules. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kofic.or.kr/kofic/business/board/selectBoardDetail.do?boardNumber=4\u0026amp;boardSeqNumber=56101\"\u003eKorean Film Council Korean-Subtitle Screening FAQ\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#points-to-watch\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"points-to-watch\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003ePoints to Watch\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central focus apparent from the public synopsis is the process of investigating suspicions surrounding the incident. The crime·drama genre information also supports this direction. The following are viewing criteria based on publicly available information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigation process: How are the questions surrounding the incident connected through clues?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters’ judgments: How do the characters’ choices in responding to the incident differ?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and dramatic construction: How does the film turn the background of a real incident into a story?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese criteria are not assessments made after watching the film. They do not prejudge the quality of the acting or direction. Neither the ending nor the identity of those behind the incident can be inferred from the public synopsis alone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparison-of-theater-bookings-and-events\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparison-of-theater-bookings-and-events\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparison of Theater Bookings and Events\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHive Media Corp’s guide includes booking·event links for three theater chains. CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox are linked. Booking pages and early-bird event pages are listed separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTheater\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to check screenings\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to check the early-bird event\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvent type mentioned in the September 11 report\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Theater\"\u003eCGV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check screenings\"\u003eSelect the film from the booking menu\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check the early-bird event\"\u003eCGV early-bird link in the distributor’s guide\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Event type mentioned in the September 11 report\"\u003ePrize drawing\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Theater\"\u003eLotte Cinema\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check screenings\"\u003eProceed to booking from the film details\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check the early-bird event\"\u003eLotte Cinema early-bird link in the distributor’s guide\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Event type mentioned in the September 11 report\"\u003eDrawing for points·hand-signed posters\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Theater\"\u003eMegabox\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check screenings\"\u003eFilm details or Quick Booking\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check the early-bird event\"\u003eRelevant film notice under Events\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Event type mentioned in the September 11 report\"\u003eBenefits related to posters·tier-up points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooking alone does not satisfy all event conditions. The iMBC report mentions separate entry and actual attendance requirements. The conditions for receiving benefits are also presented differently by each theater. The linked theater notices are the authoritative source for the latest conditions. \u003ca href=\"https://litt.ly/hivemedia_corp\"\u003eHive Media Corp Booking·Event Guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis article does not present a single ticket price. The release announcements reviewed do not provide a common sale price. Price comparisons require the same screening date and number of attendees. The final payment amount can be confirmed on each theater’s booking screen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#overall-event-period-and-booking-deadline\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"overall-event-period-and-booking-deadline\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eOverall Event Period and Booking Deadline\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall period shown on an event page should not be interpreted as the booking deadline. The top of the Megabox page displays September 7–October 6, 2026. However, this listing alone does not establish the early-bird booking deadline.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn event may have separate booking and eligible attendance periods. The benefit collection date and point-award timing may also be subject to separate conditions. Each item in the notice must therefore be checked separately. \u003ca href=\"https://www.megabox.co.kr/event/detail?eventNo=21194\"\u003eMegabox Early-Bird Event\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=\"#when-and-where-will-the-assassins-be-released\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"when-and-where-will-the-assassins-be-released\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhen and Where Will The Assassin(s) Be Released?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korean release date registered on KOBIS is September 23, 2026. Hive Media Corp describes it as a theatrical release. Screening times by location can be confirmed in theater schedules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-is-the-age-rating\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-is-the-age-rating\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat Is the Age Rating?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKOFIC and Lotte Cinema information list the film as suitable for ages 12 and over. There is no need to infer the rating from the film’s crime genre alone. The theater’s rating guidance is the standard for actual admission requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#are-korean-subtitles-available-at-standard-digital-screenings\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"are-korean-subtitles-available-at-standard-digital-screenings\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAre Korean Subtitles Available at Standard Digital Screenings?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean-subtitle support cannot be confirmed from the standard digital label alone. Whether a screening offers CC should be determined from the label on the selected screening. Even if a CC format is registered for the film, it does not apply to every screening.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#do-gachi-bom-and-korean-subtitles-cc-mean-the-same-thing\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"do-gachi-bom-and-korean-subtitles-cc-mean-the-same-thing\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDo Gachi Bom and Korean Subtitles CC Mean the Same Thing?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two labels cannot be assumed to refer to the same service. Gachi Bom is the name of a Korean subtitle·audio-description service. CC refers to subtitles that convey dialogue and sound information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#do-the-parentheses-in-the-title-indicate-the-number-of-assassins\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"do-the-parentheses-in-the-title-indicate-the-number-of-assassins\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDo the Parentheses in the Title Indicate the Number of Assassins?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official film title includes parentheses. However, the number of assassins cannot be determined from the title’s styling alone. No explanation from the filmmakers confirming the intent of the parentheses has been found.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#will-it-be-released-simultaneously-on-ott-services\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"will-it-be-released-simultaneously-on-ott-services\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWill It Be Released Simultaneously on OTT Services?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release announcements reviewed concern a Korean theatrical release. A simultaneous OTT release date is not confirmed in these announcements. The theatrical release date should not be cited as the streaming release date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#do-early-bird-bookings-include-all-benefits\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"do-early-bird-bookings-include-all-benefits\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDo Early-Bird Bookings Include All Benefits?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooking alone cannot guarantee every benefit. Depending on the event, a drawing or separate entry may be required. Eligible screenings and actual attendance·collection requirements can be confirmed in each theater’s notice.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Chuseok","Ticket Booking","Movies"],"faqs":[{"question":"When is Assassin(s) being released in South Korea?","answer":"The South Korean release date registered with KOBIS is September 23, 2026. Hive Media Corp. lists it as a theatrical release."},{"question":"Who are the director and main cast of Assassin(s)?","answer":"It was directed by Hur Jin-ho. The main cast listed in the KOFIC film database are Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho."},{"question":"Which companies produced and distributed Assassin(s)?","answer":"The production company is Hive Media Corp. The film credits published by iMBC on September 11, 2026, also list the same company as the presenter and distributor."},{"question":"What is the age rating for Assassin(s)?","answer":"KOFIC and Lotte Cinema list it as suitable for viewers aged 12 and over."},{"question":"Is the runtime 130 minutes or 131 minutes?","answer":"The KOFIC film database lists the runtime as 130 minutes. Lotte Cinema's booking search information lists it as 131 minutes. The reason for the discrepancy has not been confirmed, so viewers should check the screening information for the relevant theater when planning their visit."},{"question":"What incident is Assassin(s) based on?","answer":"The official synopsis describes a story that investigates the suspicions surrounding and the forces behind the August 15, 1974 assassination attempt on the First Lady. The film's narrative should not be taken as the findings of an investigation into the actual incident."},{"question":"What screening formats are registered for Assassin(s)?","answer":"KOBIS lists digital, digital Barrier-Free Film, and digital Korean closed captions (CC). Actual screening locations and showtimes should be checked separately in theater schedules."},{"question":"What is the difference between Barrier-Free Film and Korean closed captions (CC)?","answer":"Barrier-Free Film is the name of a Korean subtitling and audio-description service. CC provides subtitles conveying dialogue, speakers, background sounds, and other audio information. A CC label alone does not indicate that audio description is supported."},{"question":"Do the parentheses in the title mean there are multiple perpetrators?","answer":"The official title includes parentheses. However, the number of perpetrators cannot be determined from the title's styling alone. No explanation from the filmmakers regarding the intended meaning of the parentheses has been found."},{"question":"Where can I find ticket bookings and early-bird promotions?","answer":"Hive Media Corp.'s film page provides links to CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox. Separate links are provided for ticket bookings and early-bird promotions."},{"question":"Am I guaranteed to receive a promotional item if I book through the early-bird promotion?","answer":"The provision of promotional items varies depending on the promotion's terms. A prize drawing, separate entry, actual attendance, or collection requirements may apply. The latest promotion notices from each theater are the authoritative source for the current terms."},{"question":"Is the OTT release date also September 23?","answer":"September 23, 2026, is the South Korean theatrical release date. The release information reviewed does not provide a simultaneous OTT release date."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://kobis.or.kr/kobis/business/main/searchMainTOP5List.do","title":"Korean Film Council KOBIS Film Information and Screening Type Data","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/films/index/filmsView.jsp?movieCd=20255033","title":"KOFIC KoBiz Film Database — The Assassin(s)","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://litt.ly/hivemedia_corp","title":"Hive Media Corp The Assassin(s) Release, Ticket Reservation, and Event Information","type":"source"},{"url":"https://enews.imbc.com/News/ViewAmp/517963","title":"iMBC Entertainment — The Assassin(s) Early-Bird Ticket Reservation Event at Three Major Cinema Chains, September 11, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.lottecinema.co.kr/NLCHS/ticketing?movieCd=24623\u0026movieName=%EC%95%94%EC%82%B4%EC%9E%90%28%EB%93%A4%29","title":"Lotte Cinema The Assassin(s) Ticket Reservation Search Information — Age Rating and Runtime","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.megabox.co.kr/","title":"Megabox Film Listings — Official Synopsis of The Assassin(s)","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.megabox.co.kr/event/detail?eventNo=21194","title":"Megabox The Assassin(s) Early-Bird Ticket Reservation Event","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.kofic.or.kr/kofic/business/board/selectBoardDetail.do?boardNumber=4\u0026boardSeqNumber=68364","title":"Korean Film Council — Now Enjoy Them in Theaters! 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