President Lee celebrates the 10 million mark of "Bangsa-nam".."Precious fruits made with the people"

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President Lee Jae-myung congratulated the movie "The Man Who Lives with the King" for exceeding 10 million viewers, saying, "It is all the more meaningful because it is the first achievement in two years since 2024.

President Lee wrote on the official X (X, formerly Twitter) on the morning of the 7th, saying, "I heard the good news that the movie 'The Man Who Lives with the King' has exceeded 10 million viewers."

President Lee said, "The fact that so many people have found a movie means that the sincerity of the work moves the audience's heart and brings out a deep resonance," and encouraged, "I congratulate and thank all the directors and actors who have created a place of precious empathy and all the staff who have worked hard to complete the work."

"Korean movies have grown steadily in the passion and challenge of creators and the love of audiences. The 10 million audience was also a valuable fruit created by the people who supported the filmmakers' outstanding imagination, the power of the story, and generously."

Finally, President Lee said, "I hope more stories will meet and be loved by the world in the future. The government will also do its best to create a country where freedom of creation lives and breathes, and culture becomes the pride of the people. We cheer for the new challenges and brilliant future of Korean movies," he added.

The movie "The Man Who Lives with the King" surpassed 10 million cumulative viewers around 6:32 p.m. on the same day. Park Ji-hoon, who played the role of young King Danjong Lee Hong-wi, as well as Yoo Hae-jin, Jeon Mi-do and Yoo Ji-tae, appeared.

"The Man Who Lives with the King" became the fourth historical drama film of 10 million after "The Man of the King," "Gwanghae, the Man Who Became the King" and "Roaring Currents." It also announced the birth of 10 million movies in two years after "The Outlaws 4," which was released in 2024.

President Lee and his wife also reportedly watched "The Man Who Lives with the King" at the CGV in Yongsan, Seoul, on the 17th of last month, during the Lunar New Year holiday.

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