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The King's Warden (2026)

Original title: 왕과 사는 남자

2026-02-04 · 1h 57m · KO
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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.

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Chang Hang-junDirector, WriterHwang Sung-gooWriter

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Yoo Hai-jinYoo Hai-jinEom Heung-doPark Ji-hoonPark Ji-hoonYi Hong-wi / Nosan / King DanjongYoo Ji-taeYoo Ji-taeHan Myeong-hoeJeon Mi-doJeon Mi-doMae-hwaKim MinKim MinEom Tae-sanPark Ji-hwanPark Ji-hwanEo Se-gyeomLee Jun-hyukLee Jun-hyukGeumseong / Yi YuAhn Jae-hongAhn Jae-hongNorugol village chiefLee Jun-hyeokLee Jun-hyeokMakdong's fatherKim Soo-jinKim Soo-jinMakdong's motherOh Dal-suOh Dal-suElder YoonPark Ji-yunPark Ji-yunMakdong

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Genre affinityHistory · DramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference217446Actor preference83380 · 1270873 · 131920Country preferenceKrDecade preference2020

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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.

How long is The King's Warden?

The King's Warden has a runtime of 117 minutes.