The King’s Warden Surpasses 4 Million Viewers, Breaks Korean Box Office Record

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WartaGate.com — The latest Korean film The King's Warden has once again recorded a major achievement at the box office. After surpassing three million viewers on Tuesday (Feb 17), the film starring Park Ji Hoon quickly surged to reach four million viewers just a day later.

This rapid increase in audience numbers allowed The King’s Warden to break several records. The film outperformed The King and the Clown, which took 17 days to reach four million viewers before eventually surpassing 10 million. It also achieved the milestone faster than My Daughter Is a Zombie, which required the same amount of time to hit that figure.

This success has made many viewers optimistic that The King’s Warden could attract an even larger audience in a short period. Public enthusiasm continues to grow as discussions about the film spread widely across various media.

Overall, The King’s Warden is a historical film featuring a lineup of well-known actors, including Yoo Hae Jin, Jeon Mi Do, Lee Jun Hyuk, and Kim Min. The presence of these top stars is one of the main attractions drawing audiences to the film.

The movie tells the historical story of King Danjong, who is betrayed by his uncle and exiled to a remote village. Losing his throne at a young age forces the king to undergo a drastic change in his life.

In the village, he meets a cunning village chief named Eom Heung Do, who believes that sheltering an exiled noble will bring great fortune to the area. 

From this encounter, an unexpected bond forms between the two, especially as King Danjong faces assassination threats and an identity crisis. Their relationship ultimately influences their fates amid an intense and intrigue-filled struggle for power.

The King’s Warden began screening in theaters across South Korea on February 4, 2026, and has attracted strong attention from moviegoers since its release. With a compelling storyline and a talented cast, the film continues to show impressive performance on the big screen.