The King's Warden

Name: The King's Warden
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 4.888888888888889

1hr 56m

1hr 56m
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3.6/5 (7.8K)
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Set in the Joseon Dynasty, and is said to tell the story of the 6th king of Joseon, Danjong, who was exiled to Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. More Details »

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Release Date:

Feb 20, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 56m

Synopsis

Set in the Joseon Dynasty, and is said to tell the story of the 6th king of Joseon, Danjong, who was exiled to Yeongwol, Gangwon Province.

Moviegoers are saying

This historical Korean drama about King Danjong's tragic fate delivers devastating emotional impact through Park Ji-hoon's powerhouse performance, even as audiences know the heartbreaking ending from the start. While the film itself has technical shortcomings (including notably poor CGI tigers), viewers are completely captivated by Ji-hoon's haunting portrayal of the doomed young king, with many noting his 'dead eyes that flicker with life' as genuinely heartbreaking.

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3.6

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3.6

Feb 15, 2026

i too would cry if my king was a hot korean idol destined to die

370 Likes

swaruuu

Feb 16, 2026

Every Korean knows how this story ends. But this film still makes you hope that it will be different this time. And for that, I think some shortcomings can be forgiven.

251 Likes

M

Jun 10, 2026

a story untold by history... ohh 💔

161 Likes

emi𐚁
Feb 14, 2026

you can insert yaoi anywhere

191 Likes

nat

Feb 14, 2026

park jihoon you move me

187 Likes

lexi

Feb 8, 2026

Koreans still call mung bean sprouts 'sukju' as a way to mock Shin Suk-ju, who betrayed King Danjong to help King Sejo seize the throne. This is because mung bean sprouts rot easily. For over 600 years, the Korean public has refused to overlook this unjust usurpation. Even…

169 Likes

angryinch (Hedwig )
May 10, 2026

‎“His eyes were weak and frail, but here, they are eyes of a tiger.”‎“When it is time, by your hands, help me to cross the river into another life.”‎Even when you know how it will end, a part of you still hopes things might change. From the moment Jihoon appeared on screen,…

134 Likes

Sima

Apr 9, 2026

He was born a king, he was born to lead, and he was only 17. I love how a single film can blend multiple genres into one. It starts off brutal, then becomes funny and heartwarming, and ends on a bitter and tragic note. This isn't just fiction; it’s a true story that…

118 Likes

Adam Putra

Mar 14, 2026

Low cortisol king

106 Likes

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Ranj Farhad liked

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I really like these historical movies especially Joseon dynasty. Ending moved me deeply Overall i liked itt.

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sedihnya tuh bikin nangis sesegukan tau, gak nyangka ada kisah sejarah se gut wrenching ini 😭😭😭😭

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i think park ji hoon is best actor

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