On February 18, an online community shared a post titled, “I Went to High School with Jang Hang-jun.” The author began by describing the director as an eccentric even during his teenage years.
“Hang-jun was a quirky character in high school, too,” the writer claimed. “He would tie a white headband around his head with the word ‘Victory’ written on it and pretend to study. But when you looked closely, he was actually reading comic books.”
The lighthearted anecdote quickly spread among netizens, many of whom responded with laughter and amusement. Online users commented that Jang Hang-jun’s playful and humorous personality seems to have remained unchanged since his school days, adding to his public image as a witty and unconventional filmmaker.
Meanwhile, Jang Hang-jun returned to theaters on February 4 with his latest film, The King’s Warden. The movie has been performing strongly at the box office, surpassing 4 million moviegoers just 15 days after its release, signaling a successful run.
Set in 1457 at Cheongnyeongpo, The King’s Warden tells the story of a village chief who voluntarily chooses exile for the revival of his village and a young deposed king who has been banished from the throne. The film stars Yoo Hae-jin as Eom Heung-do and Park Ji-hoon as the young King Danjong. The cast also includes Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Ahn Jae-hong.
As the film continues its box office momentum, Jang Hang-jun’s school-day story offers fans a charming glimpse into the director’s past—proving that even before stepping behind the camera, Jang Hang-jun already had a flair for standing out.
Sources: Daum