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Lee Dong-Jin, Embroiled in ‘Assassination(ies)’ Review Controversy, Says “No Intention of Withdrawing Rating or Apologizing”

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Lee Dong-jin, a renowned film critic and former journalist, stated, "I have no intention of retracting my evaluation or apologizing" in response to criticism from some quarters regarding his review of the film *Assassination(s)*. On the 30th of last month, Lee Dong-jin posted on his blog regarding 'B tv E

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[OSEN=Ha Soo-jung] Film critic Lee Dong-jin, known as the "idol of criticism" for his immense influence on the film industry, revealed his conviction, stating, "My judgment on movies remains the same," and adding, "I have no intention of apologizing for the evaluation itself." Previously, on September 25, Critic Lee Dong-jin gave the new film *Assassination(s)* 3 out of 5 stars on his YouTube channel *B tv Lee Dong-jin's Phaeacia*, discussing th…

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Regarding claims by some that the film *Assassination(s)* portrays former President Park Chung-hee as being involved in the shooting of First Lady Yuk Young-soo, film critic Lee Dong-jin stated, "It is my judgment that it is difficult to conceive of such an interpretation." He added, "I have no intention of retracting my assessment of *Assassination(s)* or apologizing for the assessment itself."

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Lee Dong-jin, a renowned film critic and former journalist, stated, "I have no intention of retracting my evaluation or apologizing" in response to criticism from some quarters regarding his review of the film *Assassination(s)*. On the 30th of last month, Lee Dong-jin posted on his blog regarding 'B tv E

“I focused on the direction that persistently tracks the gaps remaining between the flow of events and the records.” Film critic Lee Dong-jin requested that his review of the film *Assassination(s)*, which is embroiled in a controversy over historical distortion, be criticized based on the full context. He stated that his judgment on the film has not changed and that he has no intention of retracting his evaluation or apologizing. On the 30th of…

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Seoul Shinmun (서울신문) broke the news on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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