The King's Warden box-office surge
Key Questions
What is the box office performance of The King's Warden?
The King's Warden achieved 16.1 million admissions and $103 million in revenue by April after over 61 days in theaters. It demonstrated strong holds at #2 after being dethroned by Project Hail Mary, with an 8.2% repeat viewership rate.
How does The King's Warden rank among all-time Korean films?
It ranks as the 3rd all-time Korean film, falling just 160,000 admissions short of Extreme Job's record of 16.26 million. Its longevity and repeat viewings highlight its enduring popularity.
What film dethroned The King's Warden at the box office?
Project Hail Mary rose to No. 1 at the South Korean box office, dethroning The King's Warden during the weekend. Despite this, The King's Warden maintained a strong #2 position.
What are the premiere details for Park Ji Hoon's 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier'?
'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,' starring Park Ji Hoon, is set for a May 11 premiere with simultaneous broadcasts on TVING and tvN. The comedy drama received a nod at Series Mania.
What broader impacts has The King's Warden had?
The film boosted exports and tourism in Korea. It bucks the shift toward OTT platforms and is a contender for Baeksang nominations.
Hit 16.1M admissions/$103M Apr (61+ days, dethroned by Hail Mary #1 but #2 strong holds, 160k shy Extreme Job 16.26M record, 3rd all-time Korean, 8.2% repeats); exports/tourism boost; Park Ji Hoon 'Kitchen Soldier' May11 TVING/tvN simu-premiere confirmed (Series Mania nod); bucks OTT shift, Baeksang noms watch.