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October 15, 2026

Actor Yoo Hae-jin Under Police Protection Over Controversial Film

Actor Yoo Hae-jin, 56, is receiving police protection including a smartwatch emergency alert after starring in The Assassin(s), a film about a 1974 assassination that reimagines the death of first lady Yuk Young-soo. Conservative protesters have gathered at his home, upset that the movie suggests President Park Chung-hee's own people were involved in the incident. Yoo had been considered one of Korea's most beloved actors until the film sparked intense political backlash.
Why It Matters
This highlights how South Korea's deep political divisions can affect everyday life and entertainment; expats should understand historical sensitivities around Park Chung-hee still divide the country.
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