The movie "The Man Who Lives with the King" continues its box office success, surpassing 12 million viewers. This film depicts the exile story of Danjong of Joseon, leading to a rise in popularity for related movies and dramas. According to the Korea Film Council's online screening integrated network, last month, the number of purchases for the movie "The Face Reader" on IPTV was 928, a 1,137.3% increase compared to the previous month. This month's purchase count is 755, ranking 40th among movies. The ranking rose by 57 places compared to February.

"The Face Reader" tells the story of Nae-gyeong, Joseon's top physiognomist, caught in the whirlpool of history. Set against the backdrop of the 1453 coup, the Gyeyujeongnan, led by Prince Suyang to usurp the throne from his nephew Danjong, this film was released in 2013 and attracted 9.13 million viewers. The first appearance of Prince Suyang, played by Lee Jung-jae, is regarded as a memorable scene still talked about today. "The Face Reader," a prequel depicting Prince Suyang's rise to power, has drawn attention for its connection to "The Man Who Lives with the King."

According to Netflix's official site, "The Face Reader" ranked 7th in domestic movie viewing from the 2nd to the 8th of this month. This is a one-rank rise from 8th place the previous week, marking its second consecutive week in the "Top 10."

The Netflix series "Weak Hero" is also gaining attention. This drama stars Park Ji-hoon, who played Danjong in "The Man Who Lives with the King." "Weak Hero: Class 2" ranked 8th in the domestic show category from the 2nd to the 8th, entering the "Top 10" for the second week. "Weak Hero: Class 1" also ranked 10th during the same period, marking its second consecutive week in the "Top 10."

The "Weak Hero" series tells the story of exemplary student Yeon Si-eun standing up against school violence, portraying the turbulent emotions, friendship, and jealousy of teenagers. Based on the webtoon of the same name, Season 1 was first released as a Wavve original drama in 2022, and Season 2 was produced by Netflix last year.

Park Ji-hoon solidified his position as an actor through "Weak Hero." His portrayal of complex adolescent emotions caught the attention of the producer and director of "The Man Who Lives with the King," leading to his casting as Danjong. Park Ji-hoon has been praised for his delicate performance of the ill-fated King Danjong in "The Man Who Lives with the King."

As the success of "The Man Who Lives with the King" continues, interest in related content is also rising. According to Kyobo Bookstore, Lee Kwang-su's novel "The Story of Danjong," featuring Danjong as the protagonist, entered the bestseller list at 17th place in the first week of March. Additionally, tourist sites such as Danjong's exile location in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, and the Sa-yuk-shin Shrine in Noryangjin, Seoul, are attracting many visitors.

"The Man Who Lives with the King" recorded 12.43 million viewers as of the previous day, surpassing "The King and the Clown" (12.3 million) and "Masquerade" (12.31 million) to rank 16th in all-time box office attendance. This film once again confirms the popularity of content related to Joseon history.