The King's Warden

Plot

In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, humble headman Heung-do hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, deposed boy-king Danjong.

About The King's Warden

The King's Warden (Korean: 왕과 사는 남자) is a 2026 South Korean historical drama film directed and written by Jang Hang-jun with Hwang Seong-gu as co-writer. It features an ensemble cast led by Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do. The film explores the domestic life and psychological isolation of the deposed King Danjong during his exile in 1457. Distributed by Showbox, it was released on February 4, 2026. On March 6, 2026, The King's Warden reached 10 million admissions, becoming the 34th film in South Korea to do so. By July 2026, the film recorded 16.91 million admissions, making it the second most-watched and highest-grossing film in South Korean box office history. At the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards, it won three awards: the Grand Prize, Best New Actor, and Gucci Impact Award.

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