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[SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye] The film “The Man Who Lives with the King” has taken the box office by storm, surpassing 1 million viewers nationwide in just five days. As the movie gains popularity, two historical sites have also captured public attention: Jangneung, the tomb of King Danjong, and Gwangneung, the final resting place of King Sejo.<\/p>\n

Set in the aftermath of the Gyeyu Jeongnan (1453), a political upheaval where Prince Suyang (later King Sejo) usurped the throne from his young nephew King Danjong, the film offers a fictionalized account of Danjong’s exile. It transforms this tragic historical event into a deeply moving narrative.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the movie never shows Prince Suyang (King Sejo), who stole the throne from his nephew. Instead, Han Myung-hwi (played by Yoo Ji-tae), Sejo’s trusted advisor, takes on the role of the villain, inciting audience outrage with his portrayal.<\/p>\n

Unlike typical historical dramas, “The Man Who Lives with the King” doesn’t simply depict Danjong as a ill-fated monarch. Through his relationship with Eom Heung-do (Yoo Hae-jin), who remained loyal until the end, the film poignantly restores Danjong’s royal dignity and majesty.<\/p>\n

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The movie’s impact has extended beyond traditional review platforms. Viewers are leaving emotionally charged comments on the review pages of Jangneung, Gwangneung, and even the tomb of Han Myung-hwi. A fascinating trend has emerged: people are posting messages of remembrance and mourning at Jangneung, while expressing anger and criticism at Gwangneung.<\/p>\n

“The Man Who Lives with the King” tells the story of a village chief who voluntarily exiles himself to Cheongryeongpo in 1457 to revitalize the community, and the young deposed king in exile. The film stars Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do, and is directed by Jang Hang-jun, known for “Forgotten” and “Rebound”.<\/p>\n

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