Celebrities' positive reviews of 'The Assassin(s)' spark online backlash
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Quick summary- 1South Korean A-list actors Lee Young-ae and Kim Go-eun have faced intense online backlash after praising "The Assassin(s)," a controversial political thriller…
- 221, where both actors left
- 3The controversy began following a VIP screening on Sept.
South Korean A-list actors Lee Young-ae and Kim Go-eun have faced intense online backlash after praising "The Assassin(s)," a controversial political thriller recently released in Korean theaters. The controversy began following a VIP screening on Sept. 21, where both actors left supportive handwritten reviews. Lee called the film "thrilling and deeply moving" while praising director Hur Jin-ho. Kim noted that the movie made her feel "deeply grateful for the present." Their social media accounts
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