The film "The King's Warden" is continuing its box office run as it nears surpassing 14 million viewers.
On the 20th, according to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) integrated box office network, "The King's Warden" drew 107,193 people across 1,563 screens nationwide on the 19th, maintaining its No. 1 position at the box office. Its cumulative audience reached 13,953,452, making it likely to surpass 14 million viewers that day.
As a result, "The King's Warden" is expected to rise to fifth place on the all-time box office, surpassing "Avengers: Endgame." Currently holding the top ranks are "The Admiral: Roaring Currents", "Extreme Job", "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds", and "Ode to My Father."
In particular, since its Feb. 4 release, it has attracted word-of-mouth and sustained long-term success. It surpassed 10 million viewers 31 days after opening and has continued an upward trend by maintaining steady audience inflow thereafter.
"The King's Warden" is set in Cheongnyeongpo in 1457 and depicts the story of dethroned King Danjong exiled from the throne and the villagers who welcomed him. Yoo Hai Jin, Park Jihoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do appeared in the film.
Meanwhile, on the same day, "Project Hail Mary" drew about 53,000 people and ranked second, and "Method Acting" placed third.
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