**Record for "The Roundup" Exceeds 10 Million Admissions in its 5th Week**

The film "The Man Who Lived with the King" is continuing its box office success, surpassing 11 million viewers in just 33 days of release. This is a faster pace than other 10-million-viewer films like "Exhuma," "12.12: The Day," and "Masquerade," and is on par with "The Roundup: Punishment." The movie is still drawing crowds in its fifth week, fueled by strong word-of-mouth, and attention is now focused on its performance in the sixth week.

Set in Cheongnyongpo in 1457, the film tells the story of a village chief who volunteers for exile to revitalize his village and a young former king, deposed and exiled. It has been praised as a historical drama that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impression, thanks to the actors' passionate performances, and has emerged as the top-grossing film of 2026.

Witty messages of thanks from the film's main cast and crew have been released. Director Jang Hang-jun said, "King! Thank you!", Yoo Hae-jin, "The donkey has arrived!", Park Ji-hoon, "Thanks to your love!", Yoo Ji-tae, "Ten million is a reality," Jeon Mi-do, "Thank you a thousand times ten thousand times," Kim Min, "It's all thanks to you," Lee Jun-hyuk, "Only gratefulness," and Ahn Jae-hong, "It feels like a dream," all expressing their gratitude to the audience.

"The Man Who Lived with the King" leaves a profound impression even after viewing, sparking a trend of repeat viewings. It is bringing a positive atmosphere to the cinema, and its long-term box office run continues, with over 320,000 pre-booked tickets in its fifth week of release.

The film is also rapidly climbing the all-time box office rankings. It has already surpassed the records of "The Roundup 3," "Avatar: The Way of Water," and "Avengers: Infinity War," and at this rate, surpassing 12 million and 13 million viewers is also projected.