Park Ji-hoon, Double Celebration as 10 Million Views Nears

The film 'The Man Who Lived With the King' is meeting global audiences with a box office phenomenon. The movie tells the story of Um Heung-do, a village chief who declared himself a place of exile in Cheongnyeongpo in 1457, and the young former king Lee Hong-wi, who was driven from the throne. Since its release, it has resonated with audiences of all generations and is heading towards 10 million viewers.

'The Man Who Lived With the King' is being released in various countries, including 26 cities in the United States, as well as Canada, Australia, Taiwan, and New Zealand, meeting overseas audiences. In particular, during its release in Australia, local audiences showed great interest through social media, making the film's global popularity palpable.

Recently surpassing 9 million cumulative viewers and nearing the 10 million mark, 'The Man Who Lived With the King' attributes its box office success to the passionate performances of its actors, including Park Ji-hoon. Attention is focused on whether it will be the first domestic film in about two years to surpass 10 million viewers since 'Exhuma' and 'The Roundup: Punishment' in 2024.

Furthermore, 'The Man Who Lived With the King' has received the double honor of being officially invited to the main competition section of the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival. Expectations are high for whether 'The Man Who Lived With the King' can captivate global audiences with laughter and emotion that transcend language and nationality at this festival, Europe's largest Asian film festival.

Along with the film's box office success, actor Park Ji-hoon ranked first in the Rising Star Brand Reputation for February 2026. He is scheduled to meet the public through the TVING original series 'The Legend of the Culinary Soldier,' set to be released in the first half of this year, and Wanna One's full group variety shows.