Review of the Movie "The Night Owl" Starring Yoo Hae-jin

Producer Park Yun-ho of "The Man Who Lives with the King" expressed his wish, "I want to prove that when good people create something with good intentions, the results are also good." Lim Eun-jung, CEO of production company Ondaworks, also said, "​I was able to learn a lot by meeting good people," attributing the success to Director Jang Hang-jun's flexible creativity, communication, and consideration. The virtuous cycle of "The Man Who Lives with the King," where good hearts came together to achieve the great feat of a 10-million-viewer film, is deeply meaningful.

Released on February 4th, "The Man Who Lives with the King" is a film that tells the story of a village chief who volunteers for exile to revitalize his village and a young former king who was driven from the throne in 1457. It is the first Korean film to focus on the story of King Danjong, with Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon playing the roles of Eom Heung-do and King Danjong Yi Hong-wi, respectively. Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, and Lee Joon-hyuk also appeared, showcasing a perfect ensemble.

"The Man Who Lives with the King" became a 10-million-viewer film just 31 days after its release, sparking a 'King Danjong syndrome.' This marks the first 10-million-viewer film in two years since "The Roundup," and the fourth record for a historical film. Yoo Hae-jin achieved his fifth 10-million-viewer film, while Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do earned their first 10-million-actor titles. As of the 11th, the cumulative audience has surpassed 12 million, continuing its box office success.

"The Man Who Lives with the King" is the first project from production company Ondaworks, and CEO Lim Eun-jung recorded a '10-million-viewer film' with the company's debut work. She was involved in the investment of films such as "The Advocate," "The Wicked," "Exit," "Veteran," and "Ode to My Father" at CJ ENM's film division, and planned "The Merciless" and "Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale." She also led the box office success as a producer for "Single in Seoul."

Regarding her confidence in the film's success, CEO Lim Eun-jung stated, "The reaction after the preview was good," and attributed it to "​the director's excellent expressiveness and his flexible creativity, listening to and reflecting the stories of others with curiosity." She also emphasized that "​he doesn't just stick to the initial idea but develops it by listening to the actors and the cinematographer."