The King's Warden
왕과 사는 남자
“1457 Joseon, a story untold by history.”
Synopsis
In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, humble headman Heung-do hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, deposed boy-king Danjong.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-20
Top Cast
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Yoo Hai-jin
Eom Heung-do
Park Ji-hoon
Yi Hong-wi / Nosan / King Danjong
Yoo Ji-tae
Han Myeong-hoe
Jeon Mi-do
Mae-hwa
Kim Min
Eom Tae-san
Park Ji-hwan
Eo Se-gyeom
Lee Jun-hyuk
Geumseong / Yi Yu
Ahn Jae-hong
Norugol village chief
Lee Jun-hyeok
Makdong's father
Kim Soo-jin
Makdong's mother
Oh Dal-su
Elder Yoon
Park Soon-jung
Mrs. Icheon
Kang Joon
Yong-yi
Park Ji-yun
Makdong
Baek Do-kyeom
Wang Bang-yeon
Jeong Jin-woon
Cho Yu-rye
Kim Yong-seok
Yu Gwi-san
No Kyung
Yi Bo-heum
Release History & Theatrical Window
Korean Film Week
Festival / Special Debut
February 13, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$111.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16.2x
+$104.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Hang-jun
- Screenplay & Story
- Hwang Sung-goo, Chang Hang-jun, Lim Sun-ae
- Original Score
- Dalpalan
- Original Title
- 왕과 사는 남자
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $6.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $111.8M
- Production Studios
- BA Entertainment, Onda Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Hang-jun
Hwang Sung-goo, Chang Hang-jun, Lim Sun-ae
Dalpalan
Choi Young-hwan
Heo Sun-mi, Han Young-kyu
Billy Acumen, Lim Eun-jung, Charlie Shin
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Hang-jun
Director
Billy Acumen
Producer
Lim Eun-jung
Producer
Dalpalan
Original Music Composer
Shim Hyun-seob
Costume Design
Kim Yun-jin
Costume Design
Heo Sun-mi
Editor
Han Young-kyu
Editor
Bae Jung-yoon
Production Design
Choi Young-hwan
Director of Photography
Hwang Sung-goo
Writer
Chang Hang-jun
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King's Warden
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What is The King's Warden about?
In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, humble headman Heung-do hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, deposed boy-king Danjong.
Who directed The King's Warden?
The King's Warden was directed by Chang Hang-jun.
Who stars in The King's Warden?
The principal cast of The King's Warden includes Yoo Hai-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Min.
When was The King's Warden released and how long is it?
The King's Warden was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The King's Warden?
The King's Warden had a reported production budget of $6.9M and grossed $111.8M at the worldwide box office (16.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The King's Warden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King's Warden was composed by Dalpalan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King's Warden?
The King's Warden holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).