7.2
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History, Drama • 2026 • 117 min
The King's Warden (2026)
The King's Warden (2026)
Overview
South Korean historical drama directed by Jang Hang-jun. It depicts the exiled King Danjong, demoted to Prince Nosan and played by Park Ji-hoon, arriving in a remote Joseon village where he meets village chief Eom Heung-do (Yoo Hae-jin) and other locals. Yoo Ji-tae portrays Han Myŏnghoe. Distributed by Showbox, released February 4, 2026.
Starring Cast
Yoo Hae-jin • Park Ji-hoon • Yoo Ji-tae
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
South Korean historical drama directed by Jang Hang-jun. It depicts the exiled King Danjong, demoted to Prince Nosan and played by Park Ji-hoon, arriving in a remote Joseon village where he meets village chief Eom Heung-do (Yoo Hae-jin) and other locals. Yoo Ji-tae portrays Han Myŏnghoe. Distributed by Showbox, released February 4, 2026.
Starring Cast
Yoo Hae-jin • Park Ji-hoon • Yoo Ji-tae
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Political: Leans Right
Confidence: Medium
The film's focus on unwavering loyalty to a fallen king and the redemptive qualities of village life underscores conservative values of tradition and individual bonds, rather than critiquing systemic power structures.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: Medium
The film employs traditional casting with an all-Korean ensemble suited to its Joseon Dynasty setting. Its narrative centers on male loyalty and historical duty in a positive light, without critiques of traditional identities or incorporation of diversity themes.
Secondary
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Medium
The film portrays rural village life as a surrogate family for the exiled king, where the chief extends protective parental guidance and authority to foster resilience and loyalty. Traditional gender roles and communal bonds are affirmed without critique, favoring established family norms through themes of sacrifice and human connection.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Low
The film contains no depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: Low
The film features no transgender characters or themes. Its historical narrative examines the exile of King Danjong and his relationship with warden Eom Heung-do, centered on themes of loyalty and isolation without addressing gender identity.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: Medium
Historical figures King Danjong and Han Myeong-hoe, both male in records, are portrayed by male actors Park Ji-hoon and Yoo Ji-tae. The original character Mae-hwa is played by female actor Jeon Mi-do. No instances of gender swaps occur.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: Medium
The King's Warden portrays historical figures from the Joseon Dynasty, including the exiled King Danjong and village chief Um Heung-do, all depicted as Korean by Korean actors, aligning with documented racial representations in Korean history.
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