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The King's Warden Nears Ten Million Admissions
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The historical drama film The King's Warden surpassed 9 million admissions in South Korea as of March 2, adding one million viewers in a single day and approaching the industry’s 10 million benchmark. The surge elevates lead actors Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon and Yoo Ji-tae's box-office credentials, and has driven renewed Netflix interest in Park's earlier drama Weak Hero, signaling strong word-of-mouth momentum.
Key Points
- 1Surpasses 9 million admissions as of March 2, adding 1 million in one day.
- 2Signals blockbuster status in Korea; nearing elite 10 million benchmark for films.
- 3Elevates Park Ji-hoon's marketability, boosts back-catalog streaming and potential future lead roles.
Scoring Rationale
Moderate national box-office milestone with clear market signals, but limited broader industry or technical relevance.
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