The Korea Times
As ticket sales approached 16 million, the distributor of “The King’s Warden” released the film’s original soundtrack, “Companion,” adding a final emotional note to one of the year’s biggest hits. The song was unveiled at noon Friday, according to the film’s distributor, Showbox, as “The King’s Warden” continued to perform strongly in its ninth week in theaters. The ballad captures the restrained, unfulfilled bond between Mae-hwa and Hong-wi, two central characters in “The King’s Warden,” according to Showbox. Jeon Mi-do, who plays Mae-hwa, took part in the recording, extending her performance beyond the screen. Known for her work in musical theater, she brings a restrained vocal style to the track, reflecting the character’s inner conflict and longing. Dalparan, the film’s music director, said the song was designed to carry the lingering emotions of the story’s conclusion. “I approached it as a way of distilling the film’s meaning and emotional resonance, aiming for a wistful, lingering tone,” he said. “I wanted to capture the sorrow of watching s
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