Yoo Ji-tae's "The Old Garden" Surpasses 1.3 Million Viewers

Actor Yoo Ji-tae shared his thoughts on the movie 'The Man Who Lives with the King' surpassing 13 million viewers. He posted on Instagram, "Unbearable gratitude," along with the news of the 13 million viewer milestone.

'The Man Who Lives with the King' has maintained steady box office success since its release, adding 3 million viewers in just 9 days to surpass 13 million. This marks the first 10-million-viewer film of 2026 and the first to reach this milestone in approximately two years since 'The Roundup: Punishment'.

With this achievement, 'The Man Who Lives with the King' has set a remarkable record, becoming the 34th film overall and the 25th Korean film to reach 10 million viewers. Notably, it is the fourth historical film to achieve this, following 'King and the Clown', 'Masquerade', and 'The Admiral: Roaring Currents'.

Yoo Ji-tae played a pivotal role as Han Myeong-hoe, a powerful figure, delivering a compelling performance. This project marks a significant achievement in his acting career, being his first film to reach 10 million viewers.

In a recent interview, he stated, "A film cannot exist without its audience, so the meaning of 10 million viewers is extraordinary." He also expressed his hope, "As an actor who participated in this film, I hope it remains the biggest box office success for everyone involved."