Jang Hang-jun’s ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ Tops 6 Million Moviegoers in 20 Days

by Choi Songhee Posted : February 24, 2026, 07:57Updated : February 24, 2026, 07:57
The film 'The Man Who Lives With the King' has surpassed 6 million moviegoers. Photo courtesy of Showbox.
The film 'The Man Who Lives With the King' has surpassed 6 million moviegoers. [Photo=Showbox]
'왕과 사는 남자' has drawn more than 6 million moviegoers.

Showbox said on the 24th that the film passed 6 million in cumulative admissions on its 20th day in theaters, on the 23rd. It reached the mark faster than '왕의 남자' (29 days) and '사도' (26 days), and matched the pace of the hit '광해, 왕이 된 남자.'

Set in 1457 at Cheongnyeongpo, the historical drama follows a village chief who chooses exile to revive his community and a young deposed king sent into exile. The film is directed by Jang Hang-jun and stars Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae and Jeon Mi-do.

'왕과 사는 남자' is now playing in theaters.



* This article has been translated by AI.