Why ‘The King and the Man’ Became the 4th Historical Film to Attract 10 Million Viewers

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[Sports Today reporter Kim Tae-hyung] Jang Hang-jun, the director of The Man Who Lives with the King, will appear on JTBC’s Newsroom today (March 14).

The interview segment on JTBC’s Newsroom, scheduled to air at 6:20 p.m., will feature Director Jang.

Once celebrated for his quick wit on variety shows, Jang has firmly established himself as a filmmaker. In the interview, he is expected to express gratitude for the audience’s enthusiastic support for The Man Who Lives with the King and to offer a deeper, more thoughtful discussion about the film.

He will also reflect on the overwhelming emotions of seeing the film become the fourth historical drama in Korean cinema to surpass 10 million admissions, and share heartfelt behind-the-scenes stories that reveal his particular affection and sincerity toward the project. Viewers can catch Jang’s candid interview, which has touched many moviegoers, during the broadcast.

The Man Who Lives with the King is set in 1457 at Cheongnyeongpo and follows a village head who volunteers for exile to revive his town and a young, deposed king sent into exile. The film has surpassed 12 million admissions, posting the highest box-office total among Korean films released in the past two years.

Having become the fourth historical film ever to reach the 10-million milestone and the top-performing Korean release since 2024, The Man Who Lives with the King continues to heat up theaters and is currently playing nationwide.

[Sports Today reporter Kim Tae-hyung ent@stoo.com]
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