Man Living with the King Surpasses 11 Million Views

The movie "The Man Who Lived with the King" is continuing its box office success, surpassing 11 million viewers. It exceeded 11 million viewers in just 33 days after its release, showing a faster pace than "Exhuma" (40 days) and "12.12: The Day" (36 days).

The film is set in Cheongnyeongpo in 1457 and tells the story of a village chief who volunteers for exile to revitalize the village, and a young former king who was banished from the throne. Actors Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon play the roles of Eom Heung-do and King Danjong, respectively, with Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Ahn Jae-hong also appearing in the cast.

The movie's success is leading to a buzz of word-of-mouth and a trend of repeat viewings. Audiences are enjoying the film's lingering impact in various ways, such as visiting Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, where the movie was filmed, or showing interest in the history of King Danjong.

"The Man Who Lived with the King" joins the ranks of 10-million-viewer films in 2024, the first such film in two years after "Exhuma" and "The Roundup: Punishment." This is director Jang Hang-jun's first 10-million-viewer film, and it is Yoo Hae-jin's fifth leading role in a 10-million-viewer film.

President Lee Jae-myung evaluated the film's success as "a valuable fruit created together by the imagination and storytelling power of filmmakers, and the public who supported them," and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Whee-young expressed support for the development of Korean cinema.