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The King's Warden

The King's Warden

1457 Joseon, a story untold by history

20267.41h 57m

Overview

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.

Directed by Chang Hang-jun
Written by Hwang Sung-goo, Chang Hang-jun
Produced by Billy Acumen, Lim Eun-jung
Box OfficeBudget: $6.9MRevenue: $39.0M

Top Cast

Yoo Hai-jin

Yoo Hai-jin

Eom Heung-do

Park Ji-hoon

Park Ji-hoon

Yi Hong-wi / Nosan / King Danjong

Yoo Ji-tae

Yoo Ji-tae

Han Myeong-hoe

Jeon Mi-do

Jeon Mi-do

Mae-hwa

Kim Min

Kim Min

Eom Tae-san

Park Ji-hwan

Park Ji-hwan

Eo Se-gyeom

Lee Jun-hyuk

Lee Jun-hyuk

Geumseong / Yi Yu

Ahn Jae-hong

Ahn Jae-hong

Norugol village chief

Lee Jun-hyeok

Lee Jun-hyeok

Makdong's father

Kim Soo-jin

Kim Soo-jin

Makdong's mother

Themes & Keywords

coup d'etatexilebased on true storykingperiod dramamiddle ages (476-1453)historical dramadeposenobleman15th centuryjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)based on real personthe gyeyu rebellion

About The King's Warden

The King's Warden is a history, drama film released in 2026 exploring themes of coup d'etat, exile, based on true story, king, period drama, middle ages (476-1453). Directed by Chang Hang-jun, it stars Yoo Hai-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae. 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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