Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Wang Sa-nam: Box Office Gross Exceeds 6 Million

The film 'The Man Who Lived with the King' is creating a box office sensation, surpassing 6 million cumulative viewers in just 20 days since its release. This is a rapid pace even when compared to previous successful historical films, and it continues to firmly hold the number one spot at the box office.

Fueled by the film's success, Showbox released thank-you photos from director Jang Hang-jun and the actors to express their gratitude to the audience.

Positive reviews from actual viewers are further boosting the film's popularity. A variety of comments are pouring in, such as "It seems like the first historical drama to delve deeply into King Danjong", "​The actors' performances were so good that even though I knew the ending, I wished it would be a happy one", and "​A movie that leaves a lasting impression... I feel so sorry for King Danjong that he lingers in my mind, making me want to see it again." In particular, reviews from those who have watched the film multiple times, like "​I can't get over the lingering emotions, I can't function in real life ㅠㅠ I've watched it three times and I'll watch it again" and "​It truly touches the audience's emotions. That's why it leaves a deep, ocean-like aftereffect and sadness, but I still find myself returning. I'm going to watch it for the fourth time today," demonstrate the film's profound emotional impact.

'The Man Who Lived with the King' is a film set in Cheongnyeongpo in 1457, depicting the story of village chief Eom Heung-do (Yoo Hae-jin), who volunteers to be exiled for the prosperity of his village, and the young former king, King Danjong, Yi Hong-wi (Park Ji-hoon), who was dethroned and exiled. The passionate performances of actors Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do stand out.

The film has maintained a breakneck pace of success, surpassing 1 million viewers on its 5th day, 2 million on the 12th, 3 million on the 14th, 4 million on the 15th, and 5 million on the 18th. This is a remarkable speed even when compared to films that have reached 10 million viewers, raising expectations for the birth of the first 10-million-viewer film of 2026.