"The King's Warden has rewritten box-office benchmarks, earning over £70m to become the top-grossing film in the country's history, according to The Korea Herald."
"Directed by Jang Hang Jun, the film follows the sixth monarch of the Joseon dynasty, Danjong, who ascended the throne in 1452 at the age of 12 and was forced to abdicate three years later in a coup led by his uncle."
"Released on 4 February, the film crossed 10 million admissions within a month and became the first film to do so in two years after 2024's Exhuma and The Roundup: Punishment."
"In revenue terms, however, The King's Warden has already surpassed both, taking 142.5bn won (£71m), compared with 135.7bn won (£67.6m) for The Admiral: Roaring Currents and 139.6bn won (£69.5) for Extreme Job."
The King's Warden, a historical drama about exiled monarch Danjong, has become South Korea's highest-grossing film, earning over £70m. It has secured international distribution in the UK, Ireland, North America, Australia, and several Asian countries. Directed by Jang Hang Jun, the film depicts Danjong's tragic story, including his early ascension to the throne and subsequent exile. Released on February 4, it achieved over 10 million admissions within a month and is the third most-watched film in Korean cinema history, surpassing revenue records of previous top films.
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