The King's Warden (2026)
1457 Joseon, a story untold by history
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.
Director: Jang Hang-jun
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: February 4, 2026
Cast
- Yoo Hai-jin - Heung-do
- Park Ji-hoon - King Danjong
- Yoo Ji-tae
- Jeon Mi-do
- Kim Min
- Lee Jun-hyuk
- Park Ji-hwan
Production: BA Entertainment
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $39M
Original Language: ko
Keywords
joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Jang Hang-jun.
- Who stars in The King's Warden?
- The King's Warden stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Min, Lee Jun-hyuk.
- How long is The King's Warden?
- The King's Warden has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is The King's Warden?
- The King's Warden is a History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The King's Warden?
- The King's Warden had a budget of $7M.
- How much did The King's Warden gross?
- The King's Warden grossed $39M worldwide.
- Where was The King's Warden produced?
- The King's Warden was produced in South Korea.