Director Jang Hang-jun‘s new film ‘The Man Living with the King’ (tentative title) has begun full-scale filming, with a fresh cast including Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, and Kim Min.

‘The Man Living with the King’ (tentative title) tells the story of the village chief and villagers who take care of the young king who was ousted from the throne and exiled. The fresh combination of actors including Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, and Kim Min, as well as special appearances by Lee Joon-hyuk and Park Ji-hwan, raises expectations and heralds the birth of a well-made film.

Yoo Hae-jin, who has been cast as the village chief of the mountain valley village of Gwangcheon-gol, is expected to once again capture the attention of the audience with acting befitting the modifier ‘Actor you can trust’. Park Ji-hoon plays the dethroned king who is exiled to a mountain village, and Yoo Hae-jin shares fresh acting chemistry. Yoo Ji-tae also transforms into the most powerful man of his time, showing a new side.

Jeon Mi-do is cast as the court lady of the king who is exiled to the mountain village, and Kim Min is cast as the son of the village chief, heralding a chemistry that feels like no other. Lee Joon-hyuk and Park Ji-hwan, who are making special appearances, are also expected to play different roles.

Director Jang Hang-jun is directing a historical drama for the first time through this film, drawing attention from movie fans. Director Jang Hang-jun, who has presented interesting stories regardless of genre and format on various platforms, is raising curiosity about what kind of emotions he will give the audience through his first historical film.

Director Jang Hang-jun said, “I am thrilled and honored to be breaking ground with such great actors and staff. I will work hard to present a high-quality and truthful work in a healthy and enjoyable setting. He said, “Please look forward to it.”


Reporter Seungmi Lee smlee@donga.com

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