Man Living with the King Surpasses 9 Million Views

The movie 'The Man Who Lives with the King' has surpassed 9 million cumulative viewers in just 27 days since its release. This is a faster pace than 'King's Man' (50 days) and 'Masquerade' (31 days). Notably, on Samiljeol (Independence Movement Day), it mobilized over 817,000 people in a single day, setting a record for the highest daily audience since its opening.

Despite not being a high-tech or blockbuster film, 'The Man Who Lives with the King' is receiving a strong response from audiences. The story deals with the tragic fate of King Danjong of the Joseon Dynasty, following a typical structure that begins with laughter and ends in tears, and the actors' passionate performances are also receiving critical acclaim.

Fueled by the movie's success, related content is also gaining attention. Videos related to Cheongnyeongpo, King Danjong's place of exile in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, which served as the film's setting, and the Danjong Cultural Festival are becoming popular, and visits to Cheongnyeongpo have also significantly increased.

If 'The Man Who Lives with the King' surpasses 10 million viewers, director Jang Hang-jun will become a director with his first 10-million-viewer film since his debut, and lead actor Park Ji-hoon will earn the title of '10-million-actor' with his first commercially successful leading role. Additionally, Yoo Ji-tae and Jeon Mi-do will also add their first 10-million-viewer film record.

Director Jang Hang-jun previously appeared on 'Bae Sung-jae's Ten' and garnered attention for his unconventional box office pledge: "I will change my phone number, my name, and get plastic surgery. I'm even considering naturalization so no one can recognize me."