# The King’s Warden Hits 12 Million — Park Ji Hoon’s Joseon Epic Storms Korea’s All-Time Box Office Rankings

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-kings-warden-hits-12-million/  
Published: 2026-03-11  
Updated: 2026-03-11  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

History is being made — literally. **The King’s Warden** has crossed the **12 million admissions** mark at the Korean box office, dethroning the 2024 smash hit *Exhuma* and charging into the nation’s all-time top 20. This isn’t just a box office number — it’s a cultural moment.

On March 11, 2026, the Korean Film Council officially confirmed the milestone, with the film overtaking *Exhuma*‘s final tally of 11.91 million viewers. Distributor SHOWBOX proudly noted the film now holds the highest box office score among Korean releases in the past two years — a remarkable feat for a [historical period film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_film) in the modern multiplex era.

## Box Office Milestone Snapshot

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Film | The King’s Warden |
| Cumulative Admissions | 12+ million **MILESTONE** |
| All-Time Korean Ranking | No. 20 |
| Film Overtaken | Exhuma (11.91M) |
| Next Target | A Taxi Driver (~12.18M, No. 19) |
| Distributor | SHOWBOX |
| Milestone Date | March 11, 2026 |

## 🏯 What Is The King’s Warden About?

Set during the **Joseon Dynasty**, the film tells the tragic story of **King Danjong** (played by Park Ji Hoon) — the sixth king of Joseon — who is betrayed and dethroned by his own uncle, then exiled to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. There, he forms an unlikely bond with **Eom Heung Do** (Yoo Hae Jin), the head of the local village, and the real drama begins.

![The King's Warden](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/waaradf.webp)

## 🎭 Star-Studded Cast

| Actor | Role |
| --- | --- |
| Park Ji Hoon | King Danjong (dethroned Joseon king) |
| Yoo Hae Jin | Eom Heung Do (village head) |
| Yoo Ji Tae | Supporting role |
| Jeon Mi Do | Supporting role |
| Lee Jun Hyuk | Supporting role |
| Ahn Jae Hong | Supporting role |

With No. 19 — *A Taxi Driver* at roughly 12.18 million — now firmly in its sights, The King’s Warden looks set to keep climbing. For more coverage on Korean cinema’s biggest milestones, visit [TechnoSports Entertainment](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/) and our in-depth [Korean Movies section](https://technosports.co.in/category/korean-movies/).

## ❓ FAQs

### What rank does The King’s Warden hold on Korea’s all-time box office chart?

As of March 11, 2026, **The King’s Warden sits at No. 20** on Korea’s all-time box office rankings after surpassing 12 million cumulative admissions.

### Which film did The King’s Warden overtake at the Korean box office?

The film overtook **Exhuma (2024)**, which had a final audience count of 11.91 million viewers, to climb into the all-time top 20.