The movie ”Presidential Assassination Trial: 16 Days of Truth” has released a special video ”Where the Truth Goes,” in which lawyer Cho JungSeok takes on an unfavorable trial to save soldier Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE).

Cho Jung Seok (TV series "Hospital Playlist"), Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) ("Parasite"), You Chae Myung ("The Solitary Gourmet") and other star-studded cast members star in "The King
The latest film by director Joo Changmin of "The Man Who Became a President," "Trial for a Presidential Assassination," will be screened at Shinjuku Musashinokan, Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, YEBISU, and other theaters from Friday, August 22nd.
Released nationwide at GARDEN CINEMA and other venues! 1979 Presidential Assassination - A soldier who follows the orders of his superior officer is arrested for assassination, and a lawyer steps in to save him.
The outcome of the trial, which determined the future of the country, was being manipulated by a man who was aiming to become the next dictator. He seized power through a military coup and wielded so much power that he was criticized as a dictator.
President Park Chung-hee, who wielded great influence in the country, was assassinated in October 1979 by his close aide, Kim Jae-gyu, head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA), who was rumored to be the country's number two.
He was assassinated on the 26th of the same month. This film is about the trial of this sensational case and the major historical events in modern Korean history, from the October 26 assassination of the president to the December 12 military coup.
This is a work based on historical facts and partly fictionalized depiction of three men who were assassinated in what is said to be the worst trial in Korean history: the defender, the man on trial, the manipulator behind the scenes, and the rest.
The director who made this TV series-like film from each of these perspectives is Joo Changmin, the director of the blockbuster film "The Man Who Became King" starring Lee Byung Hun. He has fully demonstrated the skills he showed in his previous film,
It vividly depicts the unvoiced cries of the living people. The cast includes actors who represent the Korean film industry! The original characters of the film,
The role of the lawyer Jung In-hoo, who will do anything to save his life, will be played by Cho Jung Seok, who has gained popularity for his TV series "Hospital Playlist." The role of the honest soldier Park Tae-ju, who is defended by Jung In-hoo, will be played by
Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE), who has appeared in many movies and TV series such as "Parasite", and this is his last new work.
He showed a wide range of acting in films such as "The Solitary Gourmet" and "Itaewon Class," and won the Best Supporting Actor Award in the Film category at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards for this role based on the life of Chun Doo-hwan.
The role is played by You Chae Myung, a famous actor who won the 2016 Korean Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in a 1990 film, and shows off an overwhelming presence. "No matter how hard you try, Colonel Park will die." Jeong In-hoo (Cho
Will they be able to save Colonel Park Tae-joo (Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE))? In the special video released this time, the story begins with the assassination of the president, and ends with the plot to "cut to the heart of the country."
The story depicts lawyer Jung In-hoo's struggle to save a man named Park Tae-ju amid a trial called "The Man Who Killed Me."
"The sound of gunfire will be the signal to begin the operation," says KCIA chief Kim Young-yi.
Colonel Park Tae-ju is unintentionally involved in the assassination of the president by order of his superior, Yoo Seong-ju. As a soldier, he is the only one to be tried at court martial and his sentence is finalized in a single trial.
While it was difficult to decide on a defense attorney, lawyer Jeong In-hoo was chosen as the "best person to handle this messy fight." He is determined to win, saying, "The courtroom is not a place to decide right and wrong, but a place to decide victory and defeat."
He takes on this extremely unfavorable situation with a strong attitude. The presidential assassination trial then begins, but is rigged by an envelope that arrives from outside the courtroom, and the presiding judge does not accept the defense's objections.
The threats against the lawyers also intensified, and the situation worsened with each trial. Jeong In-hoo fought for Colonel Park Tae-ju without bowing to authority, but he was so unreasonable that he decided to "not go to court."
"What's the point of this?" he asks angrily. Meanwhile, Jeong Sang-doo (You Chae Myung), head of the joint investigation team, who is plotting to become the top of the country through this trial, is confronted by his superior, Army Chief of Staff.
He has a fierce conflict with Jeong Jin-hoo (Lee Won Jeong). He also puts pressure on Jeong In-hoo, who is an obstacle in the defense team, and tells him, "No matter how hard you try, Colonel Park will die."
Will lawyer Jung In-hoo be able to save Colonel Park Tae-ju in this adverse situation?
Cho Jung Seok, who plays Jeong In-hoo, the lawyer who was involved in the worst political trial in Korean history, said of the role, "For me, it was Chung In-hoo.
I thought it was a new challenge for me. I know that everyone expects me to be down-to-earth, humorous, and fun.
"I knew a lot about the October 26 Incident, but when I first read the script, I was surprised to find a story about a character I didn't know, a new character.
"I found it intriguing. It was a good historical lesson for me, and it made me want to try to defend him," he said, explaining his reasons for appearing in the film.
There are many films about the October 26 Presidential assassination and the December 12 Incident, but this film is different from those films in that it is about the worst political trial that connects these two historical events.
The film focuses on the lesser known people in the world. The film depicts the inside story of the worst political trial in South Korea's history, and will be screened at Shinjuku Musashino Theater from Friday, August 22nd.
Released nationwide at the Nokan, Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, YEBISU GARDEN CINEMA, and other theaters. Title: Presidential Assassination Trial: 16 Days of Truth
Cast: Cho Jung Seok (Hospital Playlist), Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) (Parasite), You Chae Myung (Feature Film
"The Solitary Gourmet", "Itaewon Class") Director and Screenwriter: Joo Changmin ("The Man Who Became King") 2024 / South Korea / 124 min / Color / Scope / 5.1ch / Original title: The Country of Happiness / Subtitles
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e.jp Opens nationwide from Friday, August 22nd at Shinjuku Musashino-kan, Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, YEBISU GARDEN CINEMA and other theaters!