King's Man Tops 6 Million Views on the 20th

The film 'The Man Who Lives with the King' is creating a box office sensation, surpassing 6 million viewers in just 20 days since its release. This is a faster pace than 'King and the Clown' and 'Sado,' and the same box office speed as 'Masquerade.'

The film has ranked number one at the box office for 11 consecutive days, positioning itself as the highest-grossing film of 2026.

Showbox stated, "Thanks to the audience, the whole world is being colored by 'The Man Who Lives with the King'," and released a thank-you photo for surpassing 6 million viewers.

Actual viewers have shown positive reactions, such as "It seems to be the first historical drama to delve deeply into King Danjong," "​The actors' performances were so good that I wished for a happy ending, even though I knew the outcome," "​A film with a lingering impression," "​It was so moving and delightful," "​I can't get back to real life because of the lingering emotions," "​It truly touches the audience's emotions," and "​The best movie... I can't let go of Danjong..."

'The Man Who Lives with the King' is a film set in Cheongnyongpo in 1457, depicting the story of the young former king, Danjong, who was exiled after being driven from the throne, and the villagers who welcomed him. The cast includes Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do.