The movie The King's Warden has surpassed 15.2 million admissions and continues its box office run.
On the 28th, according to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) integrated box office network, The King's Warden (director Jang Hang-jun, distributor SHOWBOX, produced by Onda Works·BA Entertainment, abbreviated 'Wangsa-nam') drew 98,155 viewers the previous day to hold the No. 1 spot at the box office. Cumulative admissions stand at 15,202,025.
Earlier, The King's Warden surpassed 15 million admissions within 50 days of release, landing at third place among all-time box office hits. Since then it has continued to draw steady audiences and maintain a long run.
Given the current trend, some expect it could challenge the all-time second-place record set by Extreme Job (16.26 million). As it reaches the eighth weekend since release, attention is focused on possible shifts in ranking depending on audience turnout.
That day, The King's Warden was shown on 1,554 screens nationwide, recording a 27.4% screen share and a 44.4% screening share. Seat occupancy was 45.7% and seat sales rate was 11.4%. Cumulative box office revenue has exceeded 146.5 billion won.
The King's Warden is set in 1457 at Cheongnyeongpo and tells the story of an exiled young former king and the village headman who protects him; it was directed by Jang Hang-jun.
Meanwhile, on the same day the No. 2 spot at the box office was taken by Project Hail Mary and No. 3 by Detective Conan: The Fist of the Blue Sapphire.
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