Park Ji-hoon, 'The Man Living with the King' Ranks No. 1

The movie is a box office hit, surpassing 7 million viewers in just 24 days of its release. This is a faster pace than last year's top-grossing animation, <Zootopia 2>, and even outpaces the record set by , which sparked a historical drama craze in 2005.

The film depicts the final period of King Danjong, Yi Hongwi (played by Park Ji-hoon), who was deposed and sent into exile, as he connects with the villagers. The movie is receiving praise for its profound emotional impact, showing Yi Hongwi, a victim of power struggles at a young age, growing as a human and as a king through his encounters with the common people and his neighbors.

An average of 200,000 to 300,000 viewers are consistently visiting theaters on weekdays, and it is projected that the film could reach 8 million viewers early during the upcoming holiday season.

Fueled by the movie's success, actor Park Ji-hoon ranked first in the Rising Star Brand Reputation for February 2026. Park Ji-hoon received widespread acclaim for his passionate performance as King Danjong in the film.

Woodz, who continued the reverse-run success of 'Drowning,' took second place, and Stray Kids, who achieved remarkable results on global charts, secured third place. Park Jeong-min and Go Youn-jung ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.