Although Lee Min Ho's upcoming film noir-style action movie, 'Gangnam 1970,' was planned to premiere in November, it has now been pushed back to January.

Showbox, in charge of distributing the movie, disclosed through a statement on October 24, "'Gangnam 1970' has changed its premiere date to January of next year. �We changed the premiere to January to safely meet many more viewers because it is the peak time in the market."

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In addition, a rep from the movie's marketing team said, "As 'Gangnam 1970's premiere was pushed back to January, the press conference planned for October 28 has also been canceled. �We decided to cancel it because it was too early to have a press conference in October when the movie's out next year."