The King's Warden has surpassed 14.57 million viewers today (22nd).
SHOWBOX said on the 22nd, "With reaching the third-highest box office of all time, The King's Warden has surpassed 14.57 million viewers," and posted a photo with the caption, "1457: a story that history tried to erase but 14.57 million viewers are trying to record. Thanks to the people of 2026, it is no longer lonely."
The released photo drew attention with The King's Warden's historical poster featuring a two-shot of King Danjong and Um Heung-do. The image of the young ill-fated King Danjong and Um Heung-do, who stayed by his side to the end, moved viewers. A warm two-shot of Yoo Hai Jin and Park Jihoon on a raft, which could not be seen in the film, captured attention.
SHOWBOX also released an unreleased still of Danjong smiling brightly while socializing with villagers even in the horrific place of exile. Park Jihoon's smile as he looks up at the sky, smiling brightly, contrasted with the tragic ending and left a heavy feeling.
In particular, 1457 is historically the year in which Danjong actually had his throne taken by his uncle Sejo and died in exile. The King's Warden, which has maintained a remarkable box office momentum even after reaching 10 million, added further meaning by surpassing a cumulative 14.57 million viewers.
Meanwhile, The King's Warden has risen into the top three all-time box office rankings, leaving about 3.2 million viewers to reach The Admiral: Roaring Currents. The second-highest all-time box office is Extreme Job (16.26 million), and first is The Admiral: Roaring Currents (17.61 million). Based on current box office trends, The King's Warden is expected to comfortably surpass 15 million, and reaching 16 million also does not seem difficult. There is anticipation whether the No. 1 box office spot will change for the first time in 12 years.
[Photo] Provided by SHOWBOX
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