The movie "The Man Who Lives with the King" surpassed 8 million viewers on the morning of the 1st. This achievement came on the 26th day since its release, with the cumulative number of viewers reaching 8,006,326 according to the integrated computer network for movie ticket sales. The film crossed the 7 million viewer mark just one day prior and is now on the verge of surpassing 10 million viewers.

"The Man Who Lives with the King" is directed by Jang Hang-jun and stars Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon. Set in Cheongnyeongpo, Gangwon Province in 1457, the film tells the story of village chief Eom Heung-do, who voluntarily exiles himself for the revival of the village, and the young dethroned king Danjong.

The film's success goes beyond mere viewer numbers, impacting historical reevaluation and the tourism industry. The portal map app has seen an outpouring of criticism directed at Sejo's royal tomb, and the number of tourists visiting Cheongnyeongpo has increased about sevenfold compared to previous years.

Director Jang Hang-jun expressed gratitude to the audience, saying, "8 million viewers have watched the film, a number that even the production team and actors never imagined." He added, "Everyone is living each day with a thankful heart."

Lead actor Yoo Hae-jin said, "I sincerely thank everyone for the unexpected great love" and wished for good health. Park Ji-hoon shared, "Thanks to your love, 'The Man Who Lives with the King' has reached 8 million. I am truly grateful." Yoo Ji-tae stated, "Just being part of an 8 million viewer film in my life makes me a successful actor." Jeon Mi-do said, "I sincerely thank everyone."

The number of viewers is expected to increase further during the substitute holiday for the March 1st Movement Day. On the 1st, about 655,000 people watched the film, and there is a possibility that it will surpass 9 million viewers after the holiday. The real-time reservation rate stands at 71.4%, an overwhelming figure compared to competing films.

Since its release on the 4th, "The Man Who Lives with the King" has rapidly increased its audience and is highly likely to become the biggest hit of 2026. It is currently available for viewing in theaters nationwide.