The film 'The King and the Man' has surpassed 9.4 million viewers as it approaches the milestone of 10 million ticket sales, marking a resurgence of the phenomenon of South Korean films reaching this milestone. According to the Korean Film Council, the film attracted approximately 194,493 viewers in a single day, and if the audience numbers sustain around 200,000 on weekdays as schools reopen in March, it is expected to reach 10 million viewers by June 6 or 7. This will mark the fourth time a historical drama has achieved this milestone and the first since the release of 'Crime City 4' in April 2024, making it a significant achievement for the genre.