Since its release on February 4th, “The King’s Warden” has captivated audiences, reaching 7.01 million admissions as of Friday. This box office success more than doubles its break-even point of approximately 2.6 million viewers.
Directed by Jang Hang-jun, known for his previous works such as the action comedy “Break Out” (2002) and the sports drama “Rebound” (2023), “The King’s Warden” offers a fresh take on historical events. The film centers around the unexpected bond formed between village chief Eom Heung-do (Yoo Hai-jin) and the exiled young King Danjong (Park Ji-hoon) during the king’s time in the village.
