Yoo Hae-jin's 'The Outlaws' Poster Reaches 9 Million

The movie 'The King and the Man' has released a riverside poster to commemorate surpassing 9 million viewers. The film tells the story of the young former king, Danjong Yi Hongwi, who was exiled to Cheongnyongpo in 1457, and Eom Heungdo, who surrounded him.

The released poster depicts Yi Hongwi sitting alone by the river in his place of exile, playing with the water, capturing his lonely figure. Dressed in a white robe and crouching, his appearance offers a glimpse into his longing for freedom despite his young age.

Yoo Hae-jin, who plays Eom Heungdo, cited this scene as the most memorable in an interview, stating, "I remember the scene where Yi Hongwi was playing with the water by the river in his exile. At that time, Eom Heungdo's feelings must have been like those of a parent watching their child. He was at an age where he should be free if not for his exile, and it was so pitiful."

Park Ji-hoon, who plays Yi Hongwi, revealed that this scene was created at Yoo Hae-jin's suggestion, saying, "At an age when he would want to play with friends, what was he thinking playing alone with the water in exile? I tried to express Danjong's feelings at that time."

During the March 1st Independence Movement holiday, the movie added 2,479,933 viewers, bringing the cumulative audience to 9,213,368, and is on the verge of reaching 10 million viewers.