Netflix Korea unveiled a special video montage on March 1, Independence Movement Day, highlighting independence activists through clips from popular dramas and films. The post carried the caption: “They were there, so we pass on today’s baton.”
Featured Independence Scenes
The compilation includes powerful moments from Netflix titles such as Gyeongseong Creature Season 2, Assassination, The Thief: The Call of the Sword, Haemilbin, and Resistance: Yu Gwan-sun Story. Viewers see fervent shouts of “Long live Korean independence!” from these productions.
Striking Omission in Assassination Clip
One segment from Assassination shows only Jeon Ji-hyun, who plays An Ok-yoon, and Choi Dae-moon, portraying Hwang Deok-sam. In the original footage, retired actor Jo Jin-woong appears alongside Jeon Ji-hyun as the pro-Japanese figure Chin Il-pa, leading a tense pursuit by three assassins. His presence was entirely removed, catching widespread attention.
Jo Jin-woong’s Controversial History
Jo Jin-woong, known for his role, faces scrutiny over past incidents. During his beauty pageant days, he received a probationary sentence for robbery and gang rape charges, with referral to a juvenile facility. Even after rising to fame, records show penalties for drunk driving and other disturbances.
His agency acknowledged: “Wrong actions occurred during the beauty pageant period.” Jo Jin-woong then declared his return to acting.
