Actor Park Ji-hoon leads the film "The Man Who Lives with the King" by portraying Danjong Lee Hong-wi. The movie is set in 1457 at Cheongnyeongpo and tells the story of village chief Eom Heung-do, who voluntarily exiles himself to revive the village, and the young dethroned king Lee Hong-wi living together. Park Ji-hoon dominates the screen as Danjong Lee Hong-wi.

According to the Korea Box Office Information System (KOBIS) on the morning of the 6th, "The Man Who Lives with the King" ranked first in real-time reservation rate with 32.9%. The number of reserved viewers exceeded 177,998, and the cumulative audience surpassed 239,281. The audience rating, the Egg Index, maintained a stable response, holding at 97% on the second and third days after 99% on the opening day.

Actual viewers continue to give positive reviews. The reaction to Park Ji-hoon's acting is so strong that he is being called "the reincarnation of Danjong." Various comments include "Give Park Ji-hoon the grand prize," "He well expressed the emotions of the young king," "His gaze said it all," "The reason there was no movie with Danjong as the main character was because they were waiting for Park Ji-hoon," and "He is the hope of male actors in their 20s." Positive responses are also spreading on SNS and online communities. In particular, negative reviews have been posted on Sejo's tomb registered on KakaoMap, drawing attention to the deep immersion of the audience in the film.

Park Ji-hoon's acting left a strong impression even at the pre-release preview. Reviews poured in, saying, "He showed impressive acting in expressing Danjong's emotions," "The final private scene with Yoo Hae-jin will be remembered for a long time," and "Not only despair but also dignity and firmness were felt." The critic ratings published on the official Cine21 website are also positive. Critic Jo Hyun-na said, "The presence of a king and a loyal subject who are not afraid of death is weighty," and critic Park Pyung-sik commented, "The two actors take turns leading and following." Critic Lee Ja-yeon stated, "The film responds to how forgotten history is restored."

The film "The Man Who Lives with the King" has established itself as Park Ji-hoon's new representative work. It convincingly portrays the historical figure Danjong not merely as a symbol of tragedy but as a human being with emotions and dignity, eliciting audience empathy. Park Ji-hoon proved his growth through outstanding emotional expression and stable acting.

Amid ongoing positive responses since its release, attention is focused on what kind of acting and narrative Park Ji-hoon will present to the audience in the future. Interest is also concentrated on the box office success of the film "The Man Who Lives with the King."

[Source: Provided by Showbox]