The historical drama “The King’s Warden” captivated audiences, drawing 511,901 moviegoers from Friday to Sunday and claiming 42.2 percent of all tickets sold nationwide, according to data from the Korean Film Council. The film has dominated the box office charts since its release on February 4th.
Having already surpassed 15 million admissions on Wednesday, “The King’s Warden” continues its impressive run, vying for the title of Korea’s highest-grossing film of all time. Currently, it trails only two Korean movies: the 2014 war epic “The Admiral: Roaring Currents,” which garnered 17.6 million admissions, and the 2019 action comedy “Extreme Job,” with 16.2 million.
Directed by Jang Hang-jun, “The King’s Warden” offers a reimagining of historical events through a fictional narrative, focusing on the unlikely bond between village chief Eom Heung-do (played by Yoo Hai-jin) and the exiled King Danjong (portrayed by Park Ji-hoon) of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) during his time in the village.
Meanwhile, the Hollywood sci-fi film “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, secured the second spot at the box office, attracting 391,884 viewers over the weekend. The film’s total cumulative audience has reached 1.15 million since its release on March 18th.
