Actor Lee Jun-hyuk's unexpected "bon-gwan" heated up the stage greeting.
On the 15th, at the stage greeting for the film "The Man Who Lives with the King," director Jang Hang-jun surprised the audience with a revelation(?). He said that Lee Jun-hyuk, who plays Geumseong Daegun, is actually of royal descent.
Director Jang said, "I want to say one thing. Lee Jun-hyuk is from the Jeonju Yi clan, a direct descendant of Prince Hyoryeong, the older brother of King Sejong," and joked, "Please don't forget that he is of royal blood." Laughter and surprise erupted from the audience.
The fact that an actor playing the royal character Geumseong Daegun is actually of royal lineage set the internet abuzz instantly. Reactions followed such as, "He's actually royal — 100% synchronicity," "No wonder his aristocratic bearing stood out," and "Isn't this fate rather than casting?"
"The Man Who Lives with the King," in which Lee Jun-hyuk appears, is set in 1457 at Cheongryeongpo. The film tells the story of a young dethroned king and a village headman who volunteered for exile to revive the village, reflecting director Jang Hang-jun's characteristic humane perspective. Although it deals with historical events, its focus on characters' emotions and relationships has generated word-of-mouth among audiences.
"The Man Who Lives with the King" is currently showing in theaters nationwide.<
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