Man Who Lives with the King" Box Office Record of 14.44 Million Admissions

The film 'The King and the Man' has secured the third spot in the all-time Korean film box office rankings. On the 21st, it drew 346,555 viewers, topping the box office. Its cumulative audience count reached 14,447,740, surpassing the previous third-place record held by 'Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds' (14.41 million viewers). Currently, the first place in the all-time box office rankings is 'The Admiral: Roaring Currents' (17.61 million viewers), and second place is 'Extreme Job' (16.26 million viewers).

'The King and the Man' is a story that depicts the final period of the deposed King Danjong, 'Yi Hong-wi,' as he spends time with the villagers during his exile. The performances by actors such as Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Jeon Mi-do, and Yoo Ji-tae have received critical acclaim from audiences.

The success of this film is significant in that it has breathed vitality into the stagnant domestic cinema scene with the year's first '10 million viewer' milestone. Due to high audience ratings and a trend of repeat viewings, the box office success is expected to continue for some time.

"'The King and the Man' has proudly taken the third spot, narrowing the gap with second place."

"Notably, Park Ji-hoon has earned the title of '10 million viewer actor' through this work, solidifying his position as a new leading figure in Chungmuro."