King the Land
TV Series2023 · 1 season · 16 episodes · Ended

King the Land

Taste attributes: comedydramaromanceslowwholesomelightsimplelinearenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiplove conquers allunlikely connections

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"A 7-star sweet romance."

Boxlist takeAn emotional comedy-drama series that is intimate, accessible and good-natured. Best if you like stories that hit hard.

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8.2 /10

TMDB · 484 votes

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Season

Season 1

· 2023 · 16 episodes

Heir Gu Won cannot stand fake smiles. When he meets Cheon Sa-rang, her sincere smile is at the ready. The pair seek to create happy moments where they can smile brightly at each other. King the Land is a VVIP business lounge, a paradise catering to wealthy hoteliers. It is owned by King Group, with hotels, distribution companies, and an airline in its portfolio. Now, Won has been thrown into an inheritance tug-of-war. With his brilliant mind, innate grace, and captivating charm, he has everything but lacks common sense when dating. Sa-rang makes the world brighter with just her smile. She is…

Episodes (16)
  1. 1Episode 117 Jun 2023

    Cheon Sa-rang begins her job at King Hotel — despite the occasional hiccups. Gu Won struggles to integrate himself into the family business.

  2. 2Episode 218 Jun 2023

    After an awkward interaction, Sa-rang and Won get off to a bad start — later embarking on a trip together. Sa-rang faces relationship problems.

  3. 3Episode 324 Jun 2023

    During their contentious trip, Sa-rang and Won share a moment of vulnerability. While Sa-rang later earns praise, Won faces hostility from his family.

  4. 4Episode 425 Jun 2023

    Won navigates his sudden feelings for Sa-rang. Sa-rang begins her new role — putting her closer to Won.

  5. 5Episode 51 Jul 2023

    Won's unexpected attempts to get closer to Sa-rang leave her feeling confused. Meanwhile, Won disapproves of Sa-rang's work responsibilities.

  6. 6Episode 62 Jul 2023

    Won hurries to Sa-rang during her time of need. After spending the following days together, Won asks her an important question.

  7. 7Episode 78 Jul 2023

    Won continues to court Sa-rang, despite her hesitance. An Arab prince visits the hotel and begins competing with Won for Sa-rang's attention.

  8. 8Episode 89 Jul 2023

    Prince Samir arranges a party for Sa-rang — much to Won's jealousy. Won later invites Sa-rang on a date, pulling out all the stops.

  9. 9Episode 915 Jul 2023

    Won and Sa-rang navigate their relationship after their momentous night — later having to win the approval of an important figure in Sa-rang's life.

  10. 10Episode 1016 Jul 2023

    Won takes Sa-rang and her friends on a trip abroad, but struggles to find alone time with her. He later opens up about his past to Sa-rang.

  11. 11Episode 1122 Jul 2023

    With much at stake, Won accepts the task of running the hotel's 100th anniversary. Sa-rang meets an employee who may hold clues to Won's past.

  12. 12Episode 1223 Jul 2023

    Won and Gu Hwa-ran attempt to figure out the future of King Group. Just as Sa-rang and Won's relationship solidifies, an unexpected guest arrives.

  13. 13Episode 1329 Jul 2023

    An uncomfortable encounter leaves Sa-rang and Won in an awkward place. Won prepares his presentation — facing his family with his plans for the future.

  14. 14Episode 1430 Jul 2023

    Won and Sa-rang go into damage control after Hwa-ran's act of sabotage. Sa-rang receives a stern request from Won's father.

  15. 15Episode 155 Aug 2023

    Won unexpectedly encounters a figure from his past. After he visits Sa-rang at her new location, he makes a decision about the hotel branch.

  16. 16Episode 166 Aug 2023

    Sa-rang finally makes a decisive choice about her future. After delaying his plans to make room for Sa-rang's, Won approaches her with a question.

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What lines up

  • Pace: Slow, just how this profile likes it
  • Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it

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  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy

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Synopsis

Amid a tense inheritance fight, a charming heir clashes with his hardworking employee who's known for her irresistible smile — which he cannot stand.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

  • Lee Jun-ho
  • Yoona
  • Go Won-hee
  • Kim Ga-eun
  • Ahn Se-ha

Details

Genre
Comedy
Year
2023
Episode length
71 min
Status
Ended
Studio
SLL
Taste scores
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