[SPOTV News=Reporter Heo Na-won] SPOTV News reporter Heo Na-won reports that director Jang Hang-jun will be making a string of appearances on network broadcast news to personally thank audiences for the strong performance of The Man Who Lives with the King.
On the afternoon of the 11th, Jang is scheduled to appear consecutively on Yonhap News TV's 'News Prime,' SBS's 'News Hunters,' and MBC's 'News Desk' to reflect on the film's box-office run and share behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Then, on the 13th at 10:50 p.m., Jang will join actor Yoo Ji-tae on KBS1's 'Newsline W' for a more in-depth conversation about the film.
The Man Who Lives with the King is set in 1457 at Cheongryeongpo. It follows a village head who volunteers for exile to revive his community and a young, deposed king who has been sent into banishment.
Lauded as a commanding period drama, the film has drawn praise for its somber resonance and the cast's powerful performances. It has become only the fourth period film in Korean box-office history to surpass 10 million admissions.
On the 11th, the film topped 12 million cumulative admissions, underscoring its sustained box-office momentum.
