'King’s Warden' is now highest-grossing Korean film of all time

“The King’s Warden” has become the highest-grossing film in South Korean box office history, surpassing 142.5 billion won ($142.5 million) in cumulative ticket sales. Data released Sunday by the Korean Film Council showed the film overtook previous record holders “Extreme Job” (139.6 billion won) and “The Admiral: Roaring Currents” (135.7 billion won). The historical drama, based on a true story and directed by Jang Hang-jun, was released on Dec. 29. By admissions, the film ranks third all-time.

By The Korea Herald