The film 'The King's Warden' director Jang Hang-jun reappeared on Bae Seong-jae's Ten as the film approached 10 million viewers.
On the 1st, Bae Seong-jae's Ten posted on its official SNS, "New hit director Jang Hang-jun joining the ranks of hit directors. Acting rashly, he is on the verge of plastic surgery, a name change and naturalization and appears on 'Baeten.'"
It added, "'The King's Warden' has easily passed 5 million viewers, and the director came to keep his reappearance pledge. Film producer Jang Won-seok will also join," requesting questions. The recording is on the 4th at 8:30 p.m., and the broadcast is on the 8th at 10 p.m.
Earlier, director Jang Hang-jun mentioned the 10 million pledge when he appeared on 'Baeten' in January. He said, "There is no way it will reach 10 million, but if it does, I will change my phone number, change my name and get plastic surgery. I will make sure no one recognizes me." He added, "I'm thinking of naturalizing somewhere else. I'll buy a yacht and hold a party on board," adding his trademark exaggerated imagination to bring laughs.
A number that once seemed 'unlikely' has become reality. According to the integrated box office network on the 1st, 'The King's Warden' surpassed 8 million viewers on its 26th day since opening, securing its place as the top-grossing film of 2026. Considering its upward trend, breaking 10 million is now within sight.
The director who once waved off the idea saying, "10 million won't be easy." Now he faces again the pledge that mentioned "changing phone numbers, changing his name, naturalization and buying a yacht." Attention is focused on his return to 'Baeten' to see what other stories Jang Hang-jun's wit will produce along with the film's success.
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