The King's Warden

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Movie: The King's Warden (English title) / Man Who Lives with the King (literal title)
Revised romanization: Wanggwa Saneun Namja
Hangul: 왕과 사는 남자
Director: Jang Hang-Jun
Writer: Jang Hang-Jun, Hwang Sung-Goo
Producer:
Cinematographer:
Release Date: February 4, 2026
Runtime: 116 min.
Distributor: Showbox
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

A young king (Park Ji-Hoon) is dethroned and exiled to a small village in a mountain valley with his court lady (Jeon Mi-Do). He meets the villagers there, including the village chief Heung-Do (Yu Hae-Jin). The chief and the village residents look after the young dethroned king.

Notes

Filming began March, 2025 and finished June, 2025.

Cast



Yu Hae-Jin	Park Ji-Hoon	Yoo Ji-Tae	Jeon Mi-Do	Park Ji-Hwan
Eom Heung-Do	Danjong	Han Myeong-Hoe	Mae-Hwa	Yeongwol County mayor



Lee Jun-Hyuk	Ahn Jae-Hong
Prince Geumseong	village chief

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Min - Tae-San
Lee Joon-Hyuk - villager

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Awards

2026 (62nd) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 8, 2026
- Grand Prize (Daesang) (Yu Hae-Jin)
- Best New Actor (Park Ji-Hoon)
- Gucci Impact Award

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Anonnymousthegreat May 29 2026 9:54 pm How are y’all seeing this movie and more than once? Where can it be seen outside of theaters? Or is it available outside of theaters yet? Like it’s been nearly 4mths since it came out. So where can it be seen?

Indah May 17 2026 2:19 am I just finished watching The King’s Warden for the second time, and I lauged and cried both times. The story carries so much pain, loyalty, sacrifice, and quiet love that it stays with you long after the movie ends. Every scene felt emotional, but what truly made this film unforgettable for me was Park Ji Hoon.

His acting was absolutely incredible. He didn’t just play the character, he *became* him. The way he expressed grief, fear, determination, and vulnerability through even the smallest expressions made every moment feel real. There were scenes where I genuinely forgot I was watching a movie because his emotions felt so raw and honest.

What I loved most about *The King’s Warden* is how deeply human it is. Beneath all the tension and drama, it tells a heartbreaking story about devotion and the weight people carry for the ones they love. It’s the kind of movie that leaves your chest heavy but your heart full.

I’m honestly so proud of Park Ji Hoon. Watching him grow as an actor has been amazing, and this performance proved how talented and emotionally powerful he truly is. He deserves so much recognition for this role. This movie made me cry twice already. What a spectacular works! No wonder it’s now the best selling movie in Korean of all time!

Paramita May 14 2026 4:28 am A tragic story.. very sad story of King Danjong that I just know.. but Congratulation for Park Ji Hoon for winning the best new actor for film at Baeksang Art Award ! You have done an Amazing acting !

Chue May 07 2026 7:10 pm the best movie ever, Park Ji Hoon Acting is amazing.

Goddes May 06 2026 11:02 pm This movie make me cry a river. Nosan-gun if you reborn in this world, I hope you get a happy family, happy life, and long-lived. Thanks to Park Ji Hoon, your acting as the king is superb!

Joy May 06 2026 12:04 am Supervb! ??? whoever see this comment must watch this movie !!!

Kik May 03 2026 4:04 am Park Ji-hoon plays the role of a king really well! Crazy king, tyrant king, deposed king. Whatever it is, he’s such an underrated actor!

RD May 02 2026 12:18 pm People screaming for Jeon Mido or Park Ji Hoon while here I am who watched it since I always loved Yoo Hae Jin's dramas since I've discovered him in Luck Key and Tazza The High Rollers. ?❤️

GANA May 02 2026 9:03 am I cried a lot????? best movie this 2026 for me. All cast portrayed their role perfectly.

Ryunami Jan 17 2026 7:21 am I need a lot of tissue when watching this movie. Park Ji hoon looks like he captured everything about Dajong so perfectly, just like he did with Weak Class Hero.

cia Dec 19 2025 12:02 am so excited to see jeon mido

RM Jul 27 2025 3:04 am Omg! I can't wait for this movie!!!

Tamii Jul 10 2025 5:32 pm I can’t wait till the film is released!? Gooodd luck to every actor in this film (good luck jihooniii!!??

lilibeth serrano Jun 15 2025 12:45 pm oh my God,we filipino fans are obsessed and we love him dearly park ji-hoon!i hope it will reach this message.

Kia May 08 2025 9:21 am I'm really looking forward to Park Jihoon's acting in this drama, Jihoonie fighting!!!

nia Jan 04 2025 3:27 am This will be Jeon Mido's debut film as main lead. Ready to bag all those best new actress again ??

cia Jan 04 2025 3:26 am can't waittt

Handju Nov 20 2024 9:56 pm Long life to all cast, Always be healthy in body and soul, You'll the best ...

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