"The Man Living with the King" Surpasses 14.75 Million Viewers... Becomes Third-Highest of All Time, Overtaking "Along with the Gods"

A Record-Breaking Run in 47 Days
Solid Narrative and Outstanding Performances Drive Long-Term Success

Movie Still Cut from "The Man Living with the King"

Director Jang Hangjun's film "The Man Living with the King" has risen to third place in the all-time box office rankings.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticket sales network on March 23, the film recorded a cumulative audience of 14,757,118 as of the previous day, its 47th day since release. It surpassed both "Ode to My Father" (14.26 million viewers) and "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds" (14.41 million viewers), becoming the third highest-grossing film ever released in Korea. The only films to have drawn more viewers are "Roaring Currents" (17.61 million) and "Extreme Job" (16.26 million).

In terms of cumulative box office revenue, "The Man Living with the King" has already secured the top spot, thanks in part to rising ticket prices. The film's revenue stands at 142.5 billion won, surpassing the 135.7 billion won of "Roaring Currents" and the 139.6 billion won of "Extreme Job."

The driving force behind its long-term success lies in a solid narrative that layers human warmth onto historical facts. The film meticulously depicts the process of Danjong Lee Hongwi (played by Park Jihoon), who was dethroned and exiled to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, as he connects with the village head Uhm Heungdo (Yoo Haejin) and other local residents. By adding imagination to the tragic ending of Danjong's death, the film delivers a profound sense of emotion and resonance across generations.

The outstanding performances of both lead and supporting actors have also drawn audiences to theaters. Yoo Haejin and Park Jihoon anchor the film, while Yoo Jitae as Han Myeonghoe, Jeon Mido as court lady Maehwa, and Lee Junhyuk as Prince Geumseong, among others, deliver multi-dimensional performances.

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