The King's Warden

2026 • History, Drama

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In 15th-century Joseon, a village headman seeks fortune by hosting an exiled nobleman, unaware his guest is deposed boy-king Danjong.

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In 15th-century Joseon, a remote village headman named Heung-do, desperate for prosperity, petitions to host an exiled nobleman, believing it will bring fortune. He is unaware that his guest is the deposed boy-king Danjong, setting the stage for a dramatic clash between humble hopes and royal tragedy.

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The King's Warden 2026Historical DramaRoyal Court IntrigueMedieval Fantasy FilmAction AdventureGuardianship and LoyaltyNew Movie Releases2026 Cinema

📅 2026⏱ 117 minHistory, DramaNR⭐ 7.1/10 (16)Released

In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, humble headman Heung-do hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, deposed boy-king Danjong.

"1457 Joseon, a story untold by history."

Director: Chang Hang-jun

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Cast

Yoo Hai-jin

Eom Heung-do

Park Ji-hoon

Yi Hong-wi / Nosan / King Danjong

Yoo Ji-tae

Han Myeong-hoe

Jeon Mi-do

Mae-hwa

Kim Min

Eom Tae-san

Park Ji-hwan

Eo Se-gyeom

Crew

Chang Hang-jun

Director

Billy Acumen

Producer

Lim Eun-jung

Producer

Charlie Shin

Executive Producer

Hwang Sung-goo

Writer

Chang Hang-jun

Writer

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💬 Reviews

CinemaSerf

Based on real events from Joseon history, this tells us the story of the enthusiastic efforts of village chief Um-Heung Do (Yoo Hae-jin) to improve the lot of his citizenry. When a hunting expedition goes quite bizarrely wrong for him, he finds himself in a neighbouring town where the people are doi…

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Keywords

coup d'etatexilebased on true storykingperiod dramamiddle ages (476-1453)historical dramadeposenobleman15th centuryjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)based on real personthe gyeyu rebellion

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