Yoo Ji-tae Celebrates 'Oldboy' 15 Million Views

The movie 'The Man Who Lived with the King' is continuing its box office success, surpassing 15 million viewers. The film has maintained its number one position at the box office, firmly holding the third spot in all-time box office rankings, and is breaking the record for the highest grossing film of all time based on cumulative revenue.

The movie's success is also having a positive impact on the publishing industry. The script for 'The Man Who Lived with the King' rose to number one on online bookstore bestseller lists within three days of its pre-sale launch, and it includes the complete script, prefaces by the authors, storyboards, and autographs and messages from the cast, stimulating fans' desire to own it.

Meanwhile, 'The Man Who Lived with the King' is a historical drama set in 1457 at Cheongnyongpo, depicting the story of Danjong, who had his throne usurped by his uncle, and the village chief Eom Heung-do, who cared for him. Directed by Jang Hang-jun, it stars Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon in the lead roles, with Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Ahn Jae-hong appearing in supporting roles.

To commemorate surpassing 15 million viewers, the 'The Man Who Lived with the King' team released behind-the-scenes photos. The released photos capture warm moments among the actors and joyful scenes from the filming set, receiving enthusiastic responses from fans.

Regarding the film's success, Yoo Ji-tae expressed "unbearable gratitude," receiving cheers from fans with a witty remark that utilized a line from the movie. Furthermore, to celebrate the film's box office triumph, he organized a celebratory dinner named 'Han Myeong-hoe Sik' at a premium Japanese dining restaurant, expressing his gratitude to those involved.