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Police begin protection for actor Yoo Hae-jin amid ‘Assassin(s)’ controversy
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Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul began safety measures for actor Yoo Hae-jin on Oct 6 after his agency requested protection, issuing him a smartwatch, registering him in the 112 emergency system and strengthening patrols near his home. The step followed rallies outside a house identified as his home in Seongbuk-gu from Oct 4 and threatening posts about him online, tied to controversy over the film ‘Assassin(s)’. Conservative groups also rallied outside Burger King’s headquarters demanding an end to his advertising contract, and one outlet reported the film still led the box office in its second weekend.
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Police in Seoul began protection measures for actor Yoo Hae-jin on Oct 6 at his agency’s request, Seongbuk Police Station said, amid a continuing dispute over the film ‘Assassin(s)’. The station said the agency made the request that afternoon, and an officer said safety measures are taken not only after a crime has been committed but also when there is concern. Kukmin Ilbo reported the protection measure earlier the same day. [ 1 , 2 , 4 , 6 , 9 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]
The measures include a smartwatch for emergencies, registration in the 112 emergency system and stepped-up patrols around his home in Seongbuk-gu for one month, with monthly extensions possible. Seoul Economic Daily reported that no dedicated protection officers were assigned, while Asia Economy said police reported no particular incidents so far. [ 5 , 7 , 8 , 11 , 13 , 14 ]
The step followed rallies held from Oct 4 outside a house identified as Yoo’s home in Seongbuk-gu, where demonstrators demanded a halt to screenings and an apology from the producers and cast, along with threatening posts and comments aimed at him online. Maeil Business reported that conservative civic groups organised the Oct 4 rally. [ 2 , 5 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 14 ]
On Oct 6, the conservative groups Shinjayu Yeondae and Bellado rallied outside Burger King’s headquarters in Jongno-gu, chanting slogans calling for boycotts of the film and the company and demanding the termination of Yoo’s advertising contract. Hankook Ilbo said about 70 people gathered, while Seoul Economic Daily cited a police estimate of about 50. Hankook Ilbo reported that Shinjayu Yeondae head Kim Sang-jin announced on social media another protest on Oct 13 outside the headquarters of Kiwoom Securities, another company Yoo advertises for. Seoul Economic Daily reported that a separate group, Hoguk Yeonhap Bangpaedan, held a rally at 5pm in front of the building of the film’s production company, Hive Media Corp, and that Shinjayu Yeondae denied it had threatened Yoo. [ 10 , 12 , 14 ]
Shinjayu Yeondae said it filed a complaint against Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young for defamation through false statements, arguing that his request for a firm response to what he called excessive infringement of the actors’ rights portrayed the group as threatening and intimidating. [ 10 , 14 ]
Seoul Economic Daily reported that the film is based on the Aug 15, 1974 shooting of Yuk Young-soo, in which Mun Se-gwang fired at President Park Chung-hee and Yuk was killed, an incident concluded to have been Mun’s sole act. The outlet said the film implies the possibility that the government of the time was involved, drawing criticism that it distorts historical fact. The producers said the film was not made to establish a new historical conclusion or to deny or distort existing facts. [ 14 ]
Agency VAST Entertainment said on Oct 5 that it views the creation and spread of false information, malicious personal attacks and insults, and any acts that threaten the actor’s safety or damage his reputation as very serious, and warned of a strong response, Maeil Business reported. The agency said Yoo had decided not to attend the Buil Film Awards, and a Busan International Film Festival event related to the film was canceled. Korea Economic Daily reported that comments were temporarily disabled on a YouTube video featuring cast members and that politicians including Rep. Seo Young-kyo and Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae had posted their views on the film, while Newsis reported the film topped the box office in its second weekend. [ 3 , 5 , 11 , 12 ]
Почему это важно
The documents show a dispute over a film’s portrayal of history moving from criticism of the production to pressure on an individual actor, enough for police to start protection measures. The rallies targeting Yoo’s advertising contracts indicate the campaign is being extended to companies that use him as a model. Business outlets also report that political figures have commented publicly on the film, keeping the controversy in the political arena.
Ключевые факты
- Seongbuk Police Station said it began safety measures for actor Yoo Hae-jin on Oct 6 after receiving a request from his agency. [ 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]
- The measures include giving Yoo a smartwatch, registering him in the 112 emergency system and strengthening patrols around his home, with protection usually running one month at a time and extendable. [ 5 , 7 , 8 , 11 , 13 , 14 ]
- Police acted after rallies were held from Oct 4 outside a house in Seongbuk-gu identified as Yoo’s home, and after threatening posts and comments about him appeared online. [ 2 , 5 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 14 ]
- Conservative groups Shinjayu Yeondae and Bellado rallied on Oct 6 outside Burger King’s headquarters in Jongno-gu demanding the termination of Yoo’s advertising contract. [ 10 , 12 , 14 ]
- Shinjayu Yeondae said it filed a complaint against Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young on charges of defamation through false statements. [ 10 , 14 ]
- Agency VAST Entertainment said on Oct 5 it views false information, malicious personal attacks, insults and threats to the actor as very serious and warned of a strong response. [ 5 ]
- Yoo will not attend the Buil Film Awards, and a Busan International Film Festival event related to the film was canceled, according to his agency. [ 5 ]
- Seoul Police Commissioner Ko Beom-seok said threats or harm against actors would be handled strictly under the law. [ 3 , 10 , 11 , 14 ]
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- Seongbuk Police Station began safety measures for actor Yoo Hae-jin on Oct 6 at his agency’s request. [ 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]
- Police issued Yoo a smartwatch, registered him in the 112 emergency system and strengthened patrols near his home. [ 5 , 7 , 8 , 11 , 13 , 14 ]
- Protection is normally carried out one month at a time and can be extended monthly depending on the situation. [ 5 , 8 , 13 , 14 ]
- Rallies have been held outside a house identified as Yoo’s home in Seongbuk-gu since Oct 4, and threatening posts and comments about him have appeared online. [ 2 , 5 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 14 ]
- Seoul Police Commissioner Ko Beom-seok said threats or harm against actors would be dealt with strictly under the law. [ 3 , 10 , 11 , 14 ]
- Conservative groups Shinjayu Yeondae and Bellado rallied outside Burger King’s headquarters in Jongno-gu demanding the termination of Yoo’s advertising contract. [ 10 , 12 , 14 ]
- Shinjayu Yeondae said it filed a complaint against Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young for defamation through false statements. [ 10 , 14 ]
Пока неясно
- How many people attended the Oct 6 rally outside Burger King’s headquarters. Hankook Ilbo reported about 70 people, while Seoul Economic Daily cited a police estimate of about 50; the two figures differ.
- The details of the historical distortion dispute over the film, including its subject matter and the producers’ denial. These details appear only in one outlet, Seoul Economic Daily.
- A report that comments were temporarily disabled on a YouTube video featuring cast members including Lee Min-ho. This appears only in the article text of Korea Economic Daily.
- The film’s second-weekend first place at the box office. Reported by one outlet, Newsis, in a photo caption.
- The timing of the first report on the protection measure. Kukmin Ilbo published a report at 09:20 local time saying police acted at the agency’s request, earlier than the afternoon request described by police.
- Any statement by Yoo Hae-jin himself, and whether police have opened a criminal investigation into specific online threats. All requests and statements cited come from his agency or the police, and the documents describe only a general statement that threats would be handled strictly under the law.
- Agency VAST Entertainment warned of a strong response to false information, malicious personal attacks and threats to the actor. Reported by a single source so far.
- Comments by politicians Rep. Seo Young-kyo and Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae on the film. Reported only in the article text of Korea Economic Daily.
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- Conservative groups hold a rally outside a house in Seongbuk-gu identified as Yoo Hae-jin’s home, demanding a halt to screenings and an apology from the producers and cast (Oct 4). [ 2 , 5 , 8 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 14 ]
- Agency VAST Entertainment says it views false information, malicious attacks and threats to the actor as very serious and warns of a strong response (Oct 5). [ 5 , 14 ]
- Kukmin Ilbo publishes a report that police began protection for Yoo at his agency’s request. [ 1 ]
- The conservative group Hoguk Yeonhap Bangpaedan holds a rally in front of the production company building, criticizing the producers and actors, according to Seoul Economic Daily. [ 14 ]
- Yonhap reports that Seongbuk Police Station launched safety measures after the agency’s request. [ 2 ]
- Maeil Business reports police saying protection usually runs one month at a time and can be extended depending on the situation. [ 5 ]
- Yonhap reports that Yoo was given a smartwatch as part of the measures. [ 7 ]
- Asia Economy reports Yoo received a smartwatch, is registered in the 112 system and will have patrols around his home for one month, with no particular incidents so far. [ 8 ]
- Hankook Ilbo reports the rally outside Burger King’s headquarters, plans for another protest on Oct 13, and the complaint against the culture minister. [ 10 ]
- Seoul Economic Daily reports that no dedicated protection officers were assigned and gives details on the rallies, the advertisers and the producers’ denial. [ 14 ]