According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network, the movie drew 117,792 admissions on its first day of release. Its cumulative total reached 147,547, putting it atop the overall box office.
The film had held the top spot in advance ticket sales before release and moved straight to No. 1 upon opening. It also posted a 99% Egg Score shortly after release, continuing a run of positive audience response.
Set in Cheongnyeongpo in 1457, the historical drama follows a village chief who volunteers to live in exile to revive his community and a young deposed king sent into exile. Jang Hang Jun directed, and Yoo Hae Jin and Park Ji Hoon star.
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