Looking at the historical drama that caused a box office storm
The Korean box office is witnessing the "storm" of 14 million tickets for "The King's Warden". Throughout social media platforms and film forums, Korean audiences are enthusiastically praising the film, Park Ji Hoon's acting is unbelievably excellent. This is also the first historical historical drama to surpass the 10 million ticket mark after 12 years since "The Admiral: Roaring Currents" in 2014.
The King’s Warden" is set in 1457, the film tells the story of King Danjong (Park Ji Hoon) - the 6th king of the Joseon Dynasty - who was betrayed and deposed by his uncle, and then exiled to Cheongnyeongpo village. The film's script is praised for its way of evoking emotions, making millions of Korean audiences emotional and moved.
As soon as the film reached 10 million tickets, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared on his personal page that he was impressed with the box office achievements of the film, and emphasized the sincerity in the storytelling that has attracted and created empathy and emotion with millions of viewers.
Not only a box office storm, "The King's Warden" also created a wave of tourists flocking to historical sites associated with the story of the young king Danjong being exiled. The film was filmed in Cheongnyeongpo, Yeongwol district, Gangwon province.
Korean newspapers reported that the Yeongwol government, Cheongnyeongpo area, had to close early for many days due to a sudden increase in the number of visitors. Authorities said that visitors arriving after 4 pm may be restricted from entering due to overcrowding.
The King's Warden" with its appeal has also planned to land in the theater system of many Asian countries, including Vietnam (in April).
The economic value of a film project is not only in revenue, but also in the "ecosystem" that the film creates, including local tourism, spreading culture - national stories to the world.
Will the "Last Queen" create a boost?
Currently, 2 directors Bao Nhan - Nam Cito are working on the movie project "The Last Queen". The film is inspired by true love history in the history of Empress Nam Phuong and Emperor Bao Dai.
The Last Empress" builds a script based on anecdotes about the 10-year period of living in the forbidden city of Empress Nam Phuong and Emperor Bao Dai. The film recreates historical anecdotes with ups and downs in royal marriage life associated with era change.
The script focuses on royal life, from the time Empress Nam Phuong became attached to Emperor Bao Dai until they left Hue Citadel - leaving behind golden years, starting a quiet life.
The movie project "Last Queen" has received the support and assistance of the Hue People's Committee and relevant departments and agencies. After nearly 6 years of preparation, the film crew has just started filming at Kien Trung Palace - belonging to the Hue Citadel Relic Complex.
This is the first feature film set mainly in the Imperial Citadel with more than 90% of the story being about the Royal life inside the Forbidden City of Hue.
In addition to the main setting being Kien Trung Palace, other palaces of the Imperial City such as Thai Hoa Palace, Dien Tho Palace, Truong Sanh Palace, Thai Binh Lau Palace... will all be recreated in films in the period 1930-1945.
The Last Queen" was also filmed in some other locations such as: Da Lat, Buon Me Thuot and France - places where Queen Nam Phuong lived her last years.
According to information from the producer, they do not aspire to make a biographical film about the historical character Empress Nam Phuong.
The film belongs to the genre of psychology, family, fiction from history. The crew hopes that "The Last Queen" can tell a vivid story about a historical period, where audiences can relive a part, to understand and empathize - about each historical character who has loved, has been hurt in the flow of fate.
In the context of miracles from Korean historical films "storming" forums, creating a strong tourism wave, Vietnamese audiences expect the storytelling and dedication of Vietnamese filmmakers to create a "Last Queen" that causes a box office storm.
As Mr. Hoang Viet Trung - Director of the Hue Ancient Citadel Relic Preservation Center, said, "... If the film is successful, it is not only the achievement of the crew alone, but also a new mark for Hue City on the screen.
