It is drawing attention that actress Eom Chun-mi, a direct descendant of the historical figure Eom Heung-do portrayed by Yoo Hae-jin in "The Man Living with the King," appeared in the film. On the 4th, Hankyoreh reported the news of Eom Chun-mi's appearance, emphasizing that Eom Heung-do was the person who retrieved King Danjong's body.

Eom Chun-mi is an actor affiliated with the theater company "Youth Theater" in Cheongju, Chungbuk, and appears in the film as one of the villagers in Yeongwol, Gangwon-do, where King Danjong was exiled. Eom Heung-do is the ancestor of the Yeongwol Eom clan's Military Official branch, who received a posthumous title from King Gojong in 1876. Eom Chun-mi is the 30th generation descendant of Eom Heung-do, making her appearance even more meaningful.

The Youth Theater, to which Eom Chun-mi belongs, was the starting point of Yoo Hae-jin's acting career. Yoo Hae-jin made a special appearance in the play "Ten Indian Dolls," commemorating the 40th anniversary of the theater company's founding in October 2024. Director Jang Hang-jun, who watched the performance, offered roles to the theater actors, and Eom Chun-mi was confirmed to appear after an audition.

In an interview with Hankyoreh, Eom Chun-mi said, "I was surprised to hear that actor Yoo Hae-jin would play the role of Eom Heung-do," adding, "Eom Heung-do is our ancestor, and I heard that he was the person who retrieved King Danjong's body." She said that through appearing in the work, she reaffirmed her status as a direct descendant.

Eom Chun-mi expressed pride, saying, "My family is proud that the Eom family has become one to be proud of," and "Not only my appearance but also the fact that the film introduced Eom Heung-do like this was very good." She added that she felt deeply moved by the spotlight on Eom Heung-do in the film.

Meanwhile, "The Man Living with the King" surpassed 9.56 million viewers by the morning of the 5th, approaching the milestone of 10 million viewers. This film, based on historical facts, is receiving great acclaim from audiences.