‘The Assassin’ to hit box office in Feb.

▲ This photo, provided by JNC Media Group, shows the poster for the upcoming film 'The Assassin.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) – South Korean period action-drama film “The Assassin,” starring Shin Hyun-joon, will hit the big screen on Feb. 22, according to distributor JNC Movie.

The action-packed film will illustrate the story of Joseon’s best swordsman Lee Nam, played by Shin Hyun-joon, who faces an irresistible fate in a world of utter chaos.

In addition to Shin Hyun-joon, an array of veteran South Korean actors, including Lee Moon-sik, Kim Min-kyung, and Hong Eun-ki, will appear on the screen.

(This article is translated from Korean to English by Ha eun Lee)

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