'The King's Warden' makes African premiere in Ivory Coast

"The King's Warden," the historical drama that became the highest-grossing Korean film of all time, has premiered in Ivory Coast. The film opened the 2026 Korean Film Festival in Abidjan on Thursday. The Korean Embassy hosted the event to mark 65 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries, the embassy said Monday. Kim Soo-jin's horror film "Noise" also screened. Both titles went on to open in Ivorian theaters through a local distributor, the first Korean period drama and horror film to r

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'The King's Warden'?

'The King's Warden' is a historical drama and the highest-grossing Korean film of all time.

Where did the African premiere take place?

The African premiere took place in Ivory Coast during the 2026 Korean Film Festival in Abidjan.

Who hosted the premiere event?

The Korean Embassy hosted the premiere event to celebrate 65 years of diplomatic ties with Ivory Coast.

What other film was screened at the festival?

Kim Soo-jin's horror film 'Noise' was also screened at the festival.