The King's Warden (2026)
Original title: 왕과 사는 남자
The King's Warden is a 2026 Korean-language history movie directed by Chang Hang-jun, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Ji-hoon and Yoo Ji-tae.
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.
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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.
When was The King's Warden released?
The King's Warden was released on 4 February 2026.
How long is The King's Warden?
The King's Warden runs 1h 57m.
Who made The King's Warden?
The King's Warden was directed by Chang Hang-jun.
Cast
- Yoo Hai-jin as Eom Heung-do
- Park Ji-hoon as Yi Hong-wi / Nosan / King Danjong
- Yoo Ji-tae as Han Myeong-hoe
- Jeon Mi-do as Mae-hwa
- Kim Min as Eom Tae-san
- Park Ji-hwan as Eo Se-gyeom
- Lee Jun-hyuk as Geumseong / Yi Yu
- Ahn Jae-hong as Norugol village chief
- Lee Jun-hyeok as Makdong's father
- Kim Soo-jin as Makdong's mother
- Oh Dal-su as Elder Yoon
- Park Ji-yun as Makdong