On March 19, 2026, Cine21 updated Instagram with news about the North American release of the film 'The King's Warden' (original title: 'Wang-gwa Saneun Namja'). The movie opened in North America under the title 'The King's Warden' and is surging in popularity, holding a 96% audience score (Popcorn Meter) on Rotten Tomatoes.
Cine21's post highlights rave reviews for 'The King's Warden', praising it as "a heartfelt friendship that transcends class" and "a beautiful film that makes you forget the barrier of subtitles." In particular, Yoo Hae-jin, who plays the lead character Um Heung-do, is earning high praise from audiences.
Many North American fans are showing strong interest in the film's backdrop—the tragic saga of King Danjong—and are diving deeper into Korean history. Additionally, a humorous fan comment reads, "The culprit who killed Danjong is No. 456 from 'Squid Game'," while viewers are also being encouraged to check out the related historical film 'The Face Reader'.