As the film The King’s Warden races toward 12 million admissions, a shocking impersonation scam is causing trouble.
Since its February 4 release, the movie surpassed 10 million viewers in just 31 days and continues to soar. However, recent impersonation cases have emerged, prompting urgent caution.
On the 10th, production company BA Entertainment announced via its official social media that phishing attempts impersonating the The King’s Warden publicity team have been reported, with victims being targeted for online follow requests, ticketing tasks, review solicitations, and even payment inducements. The company stressed that aside from public notices on its official accounts, it does not contact individuals first to request money, urging everyone to stay alert.
Although the film has kept its momentum—crossing 10 million admissions 31 days after its February 4 premiere—these impersonation cases are prompting extra vigilance.
Meanwhile, The King’s Warden is set in 1457 at Cheongnyeongpo and follows a village head who volunteers for exile and a young, deposed former king. Now in its sixth week, the film is still drawing strong audiences. The cast includes Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Hae-jin, and Yoo Ji-tae, who deliver powerful performances.