The King's Warden
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| Hangul | 왕과 사는 남자 |
| Hanja | 王과 사는 男子 |
| Lit. | The Man Who Lives with the King |
| RR | Wanggwa saneun namja |
| MR | Wanggwa sanŭn namja |
| Directed by | Jang Hang-jun |
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| Cinematography | Choi Young-hwan |
| Edited by | Heo Seon-mi |
| Music by | Dalpalan |
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| Distributed by | Showbox |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Budget | $6.9 million |
| Box office | $78.4 million |
The King's Warden (Korean: 왕과 사는 남자) is a 2026 South Korean historical drama film directed by Jang Hang-jun. It features an ensemble cast led by Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do. The film explores the domestic life and psychological isolation of the deposed King Danjong during his exile in 1457. Distributed by Showbox, it was released on February 4, 2026.
On March 6, 2026, the film recorded 10 million admissions, making it the 34th film in South Korea to reach this milestone. On March 12, 2026, it exceeded 12 million cumulative admissions, making it the 20th most successful movie in South Korea.