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Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.


“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.

Yoo Hai-jin
Eom Heung-do

Park Ji-hoon
Yi Hong-wi / Nosan / King Danjong

Yoo Ji-tae
Han Myeong-hoe

Jeon Mi-do
Mae-hwa

Kim Min
Eom Tae-san

Park Ji-hwan
Eo Se-gyeom

Lee Jun-hyuk
Geumseong / Yi Yu

Ahn Jae-hong
Norugol village chief

Lee Jun-hyeok
Makdong's father

Kim Soo-jin
Makdong's mother
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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