Ms. Yoo, a woman in her 70s who visited a movie theater in Yongsan-gu, Seoul with her husband, said, "At first, I wasn't interested, but I came because I wanted to know what kind of movie is because of the controversy." Maeng (male, in his 50s) said, "I came here because I was curious about the content," adding, "I know about the controversy, but since it depends on how people think, I was curious." Jo, in his twenties, said, "It's a film related to our history, so I want to see it," and added, "I don't say it's distorted, but honestly, when I heard it, I don't really understand why it's controversial." Regarding the controversy surrounding the film over 'historical distortion,' Mr. Lee, a man in his 50s who came to see the film with his mother, said, "Even if the film is based on reality , if fiction is added, then every film is a historical distortion," and added, "Movies should be seen as movies." On the other hand, Ms. Lee (female, in her 20s) said, "The film itself seems to go beyond questioning, and for the political camp, I think it's understandable to watch the movie and have a negative opinion." Regarding political interference and rallies at actor Yoo Hae-jin's home and elsewhere, Lee in his 40s said, "It's disappointing that many people criticize it as historical distortion without watching the film," adding, "It's not just about controversial issues; it seems politicians and supporters have intervened and created even bigger controversies," ,,, added, "In democratic countries, freedom of expression exists, so if you don't like it in South Korea, you can protest," but also drew a line, saying, "(Criticism of actors) is a personal insult." Ms. Yoo (female, in her 70s) also said, "I don't think it's right to be attacked just because Yoo Hae-jin appeared in the film . It hurts my heart," and added, "It's not about objectively being factual, but a film is a creative work, and a mature society needs to be able to accept it and have different opinions." Generally, the audience who said they came to see and judge for themselves,,, "(The controversy) actually paradoxically seems to help the box office hit," he also said.
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