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

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 in the modern multiplex era.

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🏯 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.

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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 and our in-depth Korean Movies section.

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