Yoo Hae-jin stars in the new movie "The Assassins", causing controversy. The agency is getting tough: it will take legal measures

The new movie "The Assassins" (암살자) starring South Korean actor Yoo Hae-jin is mired in historical controversy. (Reproduced from X)

The new movie "The Assassins" (암살자) starring South Korean actor Yoo Hae-jin has been involved in controversy. People not only boycotted the products endorsed by Yoo Hae-jin, but also protest groups demonstrated at his home. In response to this, Yoo Hae Jin's agency finally couldn't bear it anymore and issued a solemn statement today (5th), criticizing the demonstrators for threatening the actor's personal safety and reputation, and would take tough legal measures to resolve the matter. The film industry also called on the public to remain rational.

The movie "The Assassins" caused great historical controversy. (Reproduced from X)

The movie "Assassins" has caused great historical controversy, and the out-of-control public has taken extreme actions against the lead actor Yoo Hae-jin. Recently, there has been an overwhelming response on the Internet to boycott the products endorsed by Yoo Hae-jin. Netizens also posted screenshots of their deleted official apps. In addition, some conservative-leaning groups gathered in front of Yoo Hae-jin's home in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul to protest, demanding that the film be stopped and that the production team and actors apologize.

A protest group went to Liu Haizhen's home to demonstrate. (Reproduced from X)

VAST Entertainment, which owns Yoo Hae Jin, issued a statement today, saying, "We take an extremely serious attitude towards any behavior that infringes on the personal privacy of actors, threatens their personal safety, and damages their reputations." It has started to collect evidence. "In order to protect our actors from illegal acts that infringe on their rights and safety, we will take all possible measures."