The King’s Warden (2026)

Other name: The Man Living with the King , The Man Who Lives with the King , Wanggwa Saneun Namja

Description:

The King’s Warden is a captivating historical drama set in a remote 15th-century Joseon mountain village. A humble headman, hoping to bring abundance and fortune to his impoverished community, eagerly petitions to host an exiled nobleman. Unaware of the true identity of his guest, he welcomes the deposed boy King Danjong. As an unexpected and unlikely bond begins to form between the dethroned monarch and the man assigned to watch over him, their quiet village is inexorably drawn into the perilous undercurrents of royal intrigue. This compelling story explores the clash between loyalty and survival, portraying how the fates of a fallen ruler and his unassuming keeper become deeply intertwined amidst political turmoil.

Duration: 1 hr. 57 min.

Content Rating: 13+

Director: Jang Hang Joon

Country: South Korea

Status: Completed

Released: 2026

Genre: Drama; Historical