A lighthearted disclosure about film director Jang Hang-jun has been making waves online, capturing significant public interest just as his latest film, "The Man Who Lives With the King," continues its run of box office success.

On February 18th, a post titled "I Was Jang Hang-jun's High School Classmate" appeared on an online community and quickly generated buzz. The author humorously revealed, "Hang-jun was quite the eccentric even back in high school. He would wrap his head with a white headband marked 'Victory,' pretending to study, only for us to discover he was actually reading comic books." The anecdote has sparked laughter among readers.

Netizens were charmed by this playful "exposé," commenting, "This is genuinely adorable," "So typical of Jang Hang-jun," "We can’t know for sure, but if it’s Jang Hang-jun, it sounds plausible," "Please confirm if this is true, Hang-jun!" and "This fits perfectly with the Jang Hang-jun we know today."

Jang Hang-jun’s recently released film, "The Man Who Lives With the King," starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Lee Jun-hyuk, and Ahn Jae-hong, has quickly surpassed 4 million viewers, paving the way for possibly record-breaking achievements. The movie, set in 1457 Cheongnyeongpo, tells the story of a village chief who voluntarily goes into exile to revive his village, and a young, dethroned king who arrives in exile. It has attracted significant attention as the first Korean film to cover the story of King Danjong.

With the Lunar New Year celebrations underway, all eyes are on Jang Hang-jun's heartfelt yet humorous "The Man Who Lives With the King" and what new milestones it might achieve.

Since his marriage to renowned drama writer Kim Eun-hee in 1998, with whom he has a daughter, Jang has also often been recognized for his candid, loving personality. On a recent TV appearance, Jang was asked which he would prefer: his own film failing while Kim Eun-hee’s film hits 10 million in viewership, or vice versa. "Rationally, I would want Eun-hee to succeed. I would hate to see her achievements tarnished," he responded, showing his supportive side.

In truth, Jang Hang-jun was the inspiration behind Kim Eun-hee’s journey to becoming a top screenwriter, whose credits include "Sign," "Signal," "Kingdom," and "Revenant."

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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