Korean Film Producers Guild Releases Full Statement Regarding the "Assassin(s)" Controversy

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Full Statement from the Korean Film Producers Guild
Recently, a controversy has been ongoing regarding the film <Assassin(s)>. Just as there are various interpretations of historical events, films based on historical events are also subject to diverse interpretations and subsequent evaluations. The fact that empathy and criticism regarding a film unfold as a healthy debate is the very value of film as an art form.
However, the current controversy has escalated beyond criticism of the work itself and is spreading into threats against the production company, director, actors, staff, and others involved in the filmmaking process. The Korean Film Producers Guild expresses serious concern regarding this matter.
The Korean Film Producers Guild is not taking a side in the controversy surrounding <Assassin(s)>, nor are we demanding that the audience take a specific stance. Freedom of creation and expression is a precious value that we have all fought for over a long time, and criticism must also be respected as a part of the freedom of expression.
However, acts such as disclosing the personal information and family relationships of individuals simply because they participated in the work, or pressuring the normal activities of related individuals, companies, or organizations, fall outside the scope of legitimate criticism and can never be justified.
We sincerely hope that the debate and discussion regarding historical interpretation sparked by <Assassin(s)> will take place healthily on a mature foundation.
Accordingly, the Korean Film Producers Guild requests the following:

1. Please stop the slander, threats, mentions of private life, and actions that threaten the personal safety and livelihoods of those involved in the film.
2. Please stop the dissemination of unverified facts.
   The evaluation of a film is certainly the prerogative of the audience. However, this must not become an attack that threatens creators and stifles film production and screening.
   The Korean Film Producers Guild opposes any actions that threaten the freedom of expression and safety of filmmakers, and we will stand with them to prevent this.
   Korean Film Producers Guild (PGK)
   October 2, 2026
   Threats my ass ㅋㅋ