The King's Warden

The King's Warden (Korean: 왕과 사는 남자) is a 2026 South Korean historical drama film directed and written by Jang Hang-jun with Hwang Seong-gu as co-writer. It features an ensemble cast led by Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do. The film explores the domestic life and psychological isolation of the deposed King Danjong during his exile in 1457. Distributed by Showbox, it was released on February 4, 2026. On March 6, 2026, The King's Warden reached 10 million admissions, becoming the 34th film in South Korea to do so. By July 2026, the film recorded 16.91 million admissions, making it the second most-watched and highest-grossing film in South Korean box office history. At the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards, it won three awards: the Grand Prize, Best New Actor, and Gucci Impact Award.