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 (7.5K)
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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 Korean historical drama about the tragic young King Danjong has captivated audiences despite its technical flaws, with viewers praising Park Ji-hoon's heartbreaking performance and the film's ability to make you hope for a different ending even when you know the historical outcome. The film successfully humanizes a 600-year-old story, transforming clinical historical records into an emotionally devastating tale of loyalty, betrayal, and lost innocence.

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Tear-Jerker

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3.6

RATINGS 265 FANS

3.6

Feb 15, 2026

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

359 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.

243 Likes

M

Jun 10, 2026

a story untold by history... ohh 💔

157 Likes

emi𐚁
Feb 14, 2026

you can insert yaoi anywhere

188 Likes

nat

Feb 14, 2026

park jihoon you move me

175 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…

165 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,…

121 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…

115 Likes

Adam Putra

Mar 14, 2026

Low cortisol king

99 Likes

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Ranj Farhad liked

The King's Warden

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

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Elia liked

The King's Warden

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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