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“The King’s Warden” Becomes First Korean Film In Nearly 2 Years To Surpass 10 Million Moviegoers
“The King’s Warden” has surpassed 10 million moviegoers just 31 days after its release! On March 6, the Korean Film Council announced that the film officially exceeded 10 million cumulative viewers as of 6:30 p.m. KST, 31 days after its release on February 4. With this achievement, “The King’s Warden” becomes the 25th Korean film in history to surpass the 10 million admissions mark. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it is also the sixth film to reach the milestone. Excluding the three installments of “The Roundup” franchise, it marks the third standalone film to do so following “12.12: The Day” and “Exhuma.” The film is also the first Korean movie in about 22 months to cross the 10 million mark, since “The Roundup: Punishment” achieved the feat in May 2024. In addition, “The King’s Warden” becomes only the fourth historical film to surpass 10 million admissions, following “The King and the Clown,” “Masquerade,” and “The Admiral: Roaring Currents.” Set during the Joseon Dynasty, the film centers on King Danjong (Park Ji Hoon), the sixth king of Joseon, who is betrayed by his uncle and dethroned before being exiled to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. There, he encounters Eom Heung Do (Yoo Hae Jin), the head of the local village, setting the story’s events in motion. The film also stars Yoo Ji Tae, Jeon Mi Do, Lee Jun Hyuk, Kim Min, and Ahn Jae Hong, among others. Congratulations to the movie’s cast and crew!
Jun Ji Hyun And Koo Kyo Hwan’s New Film "Colony" Unveils Premiere Plans With Intriguing First Poster
Upcoming film “Colony” has unveiled its first poster! Helmed by “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula” director Yeon Sang Ho, “Colony” follows the story that unfolds as a building is blockaded due to an unknown virus as those infected evolve into unpredictable forms, threatening the survivors. The cast includes Jun Ji Hyun, Koo Kyo Hwan, Ji Chang Wook, Shin Hyun Been, Kim Shin Rok, and Go Soo. The poster below shows infected individuals tangled in white mucus between the letters of the title. The striking visual hints at the birth of a never-before-seen species and at how the infected in the film will become a “colony.” The image of the infected moving together in one direction also hints at the fierce confrontations and suspense between survivors and the infected that will unfold on screen. “Colony” is set to hit theaters in May. While waiting, watch Jun Ji Hyun in “My Love From the Star”:
Park Ji Hoon To Make Solo Comeback
Park Ji Hoon, who is on the verge of joining the ranks of 10-million moviegoer actors through “The King’s Warden,” is returning as a singer! On March 5, his agency YY Entertainment announced, “Park Ji Hoon is preparing a solo album with the goal of making a comeback in April.” This will be Park Ji Hoon’s first album release in three years since his seventh mini album “Blank or Black,” which was released in April 2023. Park Ji Hoon, who ranked No. 2 overall on Mnet’s trainee survival show “Produce 101 Season 2” and debuted as part of the project boy group Wanna One, began his career as a solo singer while also pursuing acting through dramas and films after the group wrapped up its activities. Park Ji Hoon is currently receiving great love for his role as King Danjong in the film “The King’s Warden,” which surpassed 9 million moviegoers earlier this week. He has also finished filming the TVING original drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” which is scheduled to be released in May. In addition, he is set to continue his wide-ranging activities including appearing on a variety show featuring a Wanna One reunion. Are you excited for his solo comeback? Stay tuned for more updates!
Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between January 26 and February 26. The stars of the hit film “The King’s Warden” swept the top spots on this month’s list. Yoo Hae Jin took first place with a brand reputation index of 7,088,037, while Park Ji Hoon came in second with a score of 5,543,235. Park Shin Hye ranked third with a brand reputation index of 5,116,888, and Lee Sung Min followed in fourth place with a score of 4,565,267. Finally, Go Youn Jung rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 4,472,827. Yoo Hae Jin Park Ji Hoon Park Shin Hye Lee Sung Min Go Youn Jung Ha Jung Woo Koo Kyo Hwan Park Jeong Min Moon Sang Min Mun Ka Young Jin Se Yeon Lee Yi Dam Lee Joo Bin Kim Go Eun Lomon Yoo Ji Tae Cho Han Gyul Ahn Bo Hyun Won Ji An Nam Ji Hyun Ji Sung Park Shi Hoo Lee Jun Hyuk Hyun Bin Lee Je Hoon Zo In Sung Ha Yun Kyung Kim Ji Young Kim Hye Soo Lee Byung Hun Top Left Photo Credit: Xportsnews
Jun So Min And Kim Doyeon Are All Smiles In First Poster For New Film "18 Youth"
Upcoming film “18 Youth” has shared a poster featuring Jun So Min and Kim Doyeon! On March 4, production company 26 Company announced that “18 Youth” will be released on March 25 and also unveiled a poster offering a glimpse of the teacher-student chemistry between Jun So Min and Kim Doyeon. Based on a novel, “18 Youth” is a film depicting the meeting of Hee Joo (Jun So Min), a high school teacher who is popular amongst students for her unconventional educational perspective but scorned by fellow teachers, and Soon Jung (Kim Doyeon), an 18-year-old high school student who finds her eccentric homeroom teacher annoying. WJSN’s Chu So Jung (Exy) takes on the role of Kyung Hee, a top student in Hee Joo’s class who always ranks No. 1. The newly released main poster captures Hee Joo and Soon Jung standing side by side, basking in the sunlight. Their relaxed smiles as they look at each other hint at a special bond formed at the crossroads of youth—a time when one often feels like running away. The caption, “I met a teacher who teaches possibilities instead of just the right answers,” hints at the change their relationship will bring, heightening anticipation. The film portrays the radiant moments shared between Hee Joo, a teacher who reaches out to her students’ hearts first, and Soon Jung, a high schooler who finds such a teacher unfamiliar and annoying, as they come to understand each other’s sincerity. Soon Jung harbors a clumsy yet heartfelt dream of leaving for Africa after graduation, and Hee Joo becomes a new milestone in her life. Their story is expected to deliver both heartfelt emotion and comforting warmth to viewers. “18 Youth” will hit theaters on March 25. While waiting, watch Jun So Min in “2037”:
Kim Seon Ho And Lee Ki Taek Join Kim Hee Ae And Cha Seung Won In New Bakery Variety Show
Kim Seon Ho and Lee Ki Taek are officially joining Coupang Play’s upcoming variety show “Bonjour Bakery” (literal title)! On March 4, Kim Seon Ho’s agency Fantagio confirmed, “Kim Seon Ho will be appearing on ‘Bonjour Bakery.’” Lee Ki Taek’s agency KeyEast also shared, “Lee Ki Taek will be joining the program.” “Bonjour Bakery” is a heartwarming healing variety show set in a rural village, centered around a senior French dessert café that crafts pastries using Korean local specialties. The program was previously unveiled as part of Coupang Play’s 2026 content lineup, with Kim Hee Ae and Cha Seung Won confirmed as cast members. Ahead of filming, the cast members have reportedly been preparing for filming by learning baking and barista skills in between their busy schedules. Notably, Cha Seung Won and Kim Seon Ho previously worked together on the Disney+ series “The Tyrant,” raising anticipation for what kind of chemistry they will showcase this time in a variety show setting. Meanwhile, Lee Ki Taek is currently starring in JTBC’s weekend drama “The Practical Guide to Love.” “Bonjour Bakery” is slated to premiere in May. Stay tuned!