Actor Yoo Hai-jin has heralded a weighty acting transformation through the film "The Assassins".
"The Assassins" follows the tracking of suspicions and behind-the-scenes figures of the assassination of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974.
Yoo Hai-jin has completed unrivaled characters in every work, crossing eras and genres. He has won deep trust from audiences through his signature grounded acting and deep emotional expression.
In this work, he takes on the role of "Cheol-gu," a senior inspector at the Jungbu Police Station who directly witnessed the scene of the First Lady's assassination, leading the center of the play by densely portraying a detective's tenacity and heavy conviction toward the truth. In particular, he is set to captivate audiences with yet another side of himself, convincingly portraying "Cheol-gu's" changes as he gradually approaches dangerous suspicions amid an event that shook the nation.
The released character stills instantly capture attention by depicting tense moments of "Cheol-gu" as he begins to pursue the truth of the First Lady's assassination. First, the image of "Cheol-gu" gazing at the chaotic scene right in the middle of Liberation Day ceremony vividly conveys the breathless tension immediately following the incident. His sharp gaze examining the situation even amidst the chaos heightens immersion, revealing a detective's instinct not to miss the clues he witnessed firsthand.
Next, the image of him focusing on a phone call with a serious expression at the police station completely shows his investigative sense as he tenaciously pursues suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident. His unwavering gaze conveys a strong will to thoroughly dig into the reality of intricately tangled clues, raising curiosity about the massive mystery "Cheol-gu" will face as he jumps to the frontline of the investigation.
"The Assassins" is scheduled to be released in theaters for the upcoming Chuseok holiday.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)