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The King's Warden movie

🎬 Title: The King’s Warden / 왕과 사는 남자

Discover a hidden chapter from 1457 Joseon

Story: In a secluded mountain village during the 15th century, a modest headman named Heung-do learns of a legend that villages housing an exiled noble family will enjoy great wealth and fortune. Eager to uplift his struggling community, he applies to host one, not realizing that his guest is the deposed boy-king Danjong.

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📅 Release date: 2026-02-04

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 57m

🎭 Genres: History, Drama

🎬 Director: Chang Hang-jun

✍️ Writers: Hwang Sung-goo, Chang Hang-jun

🌍 Country: South Korea

🏢 Production companies: BA Entertainment, Onda Works

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👥 Cast: Yoo Hai-jin (Eom Heung-do), Park Ji-hoon (King Danjong / Yi Hong-wi), 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 (Prince Geumseong / Yi Yu), Ahn Jae-hong (Norugol village chief), Lee Jun-hyeok (Makdong’s father), Kim Soo-jin (Makdong’s mother)

Editor’s note: The King’s Warden (2026) expertly embraces its historical drama elements while remaining fresh and engaging. Director Chang Hang-jun keeps the narrative focused, prioritizing character development over flashy storytelling. The performances by Yoo Hai-jin, Park Ji-hoon, and Yoo Ji-tae are grounded and sincere. The film’s 1h 57m runtime effectively ties into its themes, and the tagline—“1457 Joseon, a story untold by history”—captures its essence. If this intriguing premise resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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