King the Land

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

King the Land (2023) is a South Korean romantic comedy series created by Chun Sung-il for JTBC. Gu Won, a charming heir played by JUNHO, clashes with Cheon Sa-rang, a hardworking hotel employee played by Yoona, whose irresistible smile he cannot stand. The engine of the sixteen episodes is their push and pull inside a tense inheritance fight, where status, money and pride keep getting in the way of attraction. Supporting characters played by Go Won-hee, Kim Ga-eun and Ahn Se-ha widen the hotel workplace world with rivalries, favors and office politics. Episodes mix light bickering, comic misunderstandings and sweet romantic beats, giving the show a breezy, warm and playful register. Its chaebol setting, with luxury hotel interiors and family power struggles, offers a contemporary Seoul backdrop for the class-divided romance. Fans of Crash Landing on You, Boys Over Flowers and Business Proposal will find resonance in its enemies to lovers tension and polished Korean romcom style. The series runs as one complete season of sixteen episodes and is built for viewers who want a sweet, funny and sincere romance.

Audiences rate it negatively overall, with the sweet romance and comedy of the lead pairing drawing mixed responses.

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Created by

Chun Sung-il

Release Date

2023-06-17

Episode runtime

71 min

Rating

5.9 / 10 (647)

What is King the Land about?

A charming heir and his hardworking employee, whose smile he cannot stand, clash amid a tense inheritance fight.

What is King the Land like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of King the Land as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is King the Land violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in King the Land.

What did critics think of King the Land?

Audiences rate it negatively overall, with the sweet romance and comedy of the lead pairing drawing mixed responses.

Which shows are like King the Land?

Shows with a similar feel include Crash Landing on You, Boys Over Flowers, and Business Proposal.

How long is King the Land?

King the Land: 1 season, 16 episodes.

Is King the Land still running?

No, King the Land has ended.

Where can I watch King the Land?

In United States, King the Land streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.