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Historical film 'The King's Warden' surpasses 11 million admissions, just two days after 10 million mark

Published: 08 Mar. 2026, 19:28

Actor Park Ji-hoon as King Danjong in ″The King's Warden″ [SHOWBOX]

The Korean historical film "The King's Warden" has attracted more than 11 million viewers as of Sunday, just two days after reaching the 10 million milestone, the film's distributor said.

The film drew a cumulative total of 11.17 million viewers as of Sunday, the 33rd day since its release, including about 754,000 moviegoers on Saturday alone, according to Showbox.

The pace of reaching the 11 million mark was faster than that of other films that have surpassed the 10 million milestone, including "Exhuma" (2024), "12.12: The Day" (2023), and "Masquerade" (2012).

Directed by Jang Hang-jun, "The King's Warden" reimagines historical events through a fictional lens, following the unlikely friendship between village chief Eom Heung-do (Yoo Hai-jin) and the deposed King Danjong (Park Ji-hoon) during the latter's exile in the village.

The film has drawn praise for its ensemble performances, allowing viewers to deeply connect with the young king's suffering and the villagers who rally wholeheartedly to his side, as well as its stunning depiction of the real-life location of his exile.

Yonhap