
The movie "The Man Who Lives with the King" is on the verge of surpassing 7 million viewers. According to the Korea Film Council's integrated ticketing system on the 26th, "The Man Who Lives with the King" attracted 309,574 viewers in one day on the 25th, maintaining its position as the box office leader. The cumulative number of viewers reached 6,528,519. Compared to the previous day, the audience increase rate was 59%, showing the special effect of "Culture Day." "Culture Day" is an event held on the last Wednesday of every month, where general 2D movies can be watched for 7,000 won. Since a four-day holiday will continue from the upcoming weekend to the substitute holiday for March 1st Independence Movement Day on March 2nd, the success of "The Man Who Lives with the King" is expected to continue.
"The Man Who Lives with the King," released on the 4th, is a work based on a historical background. The film tells the story of village chief Eom Heung-do (played by Yoo Hae-jin), who voluntarily exiled himself to Cheongryeongpo village for its revival, and the young dethroned king Danjong Lee Hong-wi. This work adds imagination to the tragic history of Danjong, who ended his life tragically, and has received great responses from the audience.
Along with the box office success of "The Man Who Lives with the King," various incidents and accidents over the week made celebrities in the entertainment industry laugh and cry. While "The Man Who Lives with the King" is expected to surpass 7 million viewers, news also came of singer Chancellor being arrested in Japan on drug possession charges.
Ok Taec-yeon, a member of the K-pop group 2PM and an actor, will hold an unofficial wedding ceremony in April. According to the music industry on the 25th, Ok Taec-yeon plans to marry his longtime lover in downtown Seoul on April 24th. His agency Fifty One K did not disclose information about the wedding or the bride because she is not a celebrity. Ok Taec-yeon announced his marriage plans last November, stating, "I promised to spend my life with someone who has understood and trusted me for a long time."
Comedian Nam Chang-hee married former actress Yoon Young-kyung. After more than four years of dating, the couple held their wedding ceremony on the 22nd. The wedding took place at the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, with many stars such as Yoo Jae-suk, Jo Se-ho, and Lee Dong-wook attending. Yoon Young-kyung has currently quit acting and works as a district office clerk. She was also a runner-up in the 83rd National Chunhyang Selection Contest in 2013.
Broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo apologized after controversy arose over inappropriate remarks about a fallen police officer on the Disney+ variety show "Fate War 49." His agency SM C&C stated in a press release on the 23rd, "We feel a heavy responsibility for causing pain to the deceased and their bereaved families due to some expressions used in the broadcast." Jeon Hyun-moo apologized for not showing proper respect to the deceased, explaining that he mentioned some words as they were while organizing the statements of the participants.
Actress Kim Ji-ho apologized after controversy arose over her underlining books borrowed from a public library. Kim Ji-ho said on her SNS, "I apologize to those who may have been uncomfortable due to my careless actions." She added, "I will purchase new copies of the book for the library."
Korean-American singer Chancellor was arrested in Japan on drug possession charges. According to foreign media reports on the 23rd, Chancellor was arrested along with the producer of the popular Japanese girl group XG. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested them on the spot for possessing cocaine in a hotel room in Aichi Prefecture. During the search, the authorities seized cocaine and dried marijuana. Chancellor is a Berklee College of Music graduate and has collaborated with top musicians.
Along with the success of "The Man Who Lives with the King," various incidents involving stars are drawing attention in the entertainment industry. "The Man Who Lives with the King" is currently successful, surpassing 6 million viewers, and Yoo Ji-tae plays the role of Han Myeong-hoe, the most powerful figure in Joseon, delivering a strong performance. Yoo Ji-tae will appear on the SBS "Nightline" special interview segment on the 25th to share various stories related to the film. "The Man Who Lives with the King" is expected to become this year's first "10 million viewer" movie.



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