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Season 1 – King the Land

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Amid a tense inheritance fight, a charming heir clashes with his hardworking employee who's known for her irresistible smile, which he cannot stand.
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King the Land — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Jan Lee The Straits Times (Singapore) Aug 14, 2025
4/5
The show has no interest in reinventing the wheel. Instead, it not only sticks to, but also fully embraces the humour in the well-trodden path as the main love story unfolds. Go to Full Review
Pierce Conran South China Morning Post May 14, 2024
Although anything could happen with the next 14 episodes, it is hard to imagine this flaccid and shallow fantasy improving as it goes forward. Go to Full Review
Paroma Chakravarty Film Companion Jan 13, 2024
This drama created so much buzz for all the wrong reasons when it first started airing, yet it ended up one of my favourite romances of the year. Go to Full Review
S. Poorvaja The Hindu Sep 27, 2023
While the romance is quick to take off, there’s not enough time spent fleshing out the show’s many sub-plots. Go to Full Review
Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim (Substack) Sep 19, 2023
3/4
You’ve seen the cold chaebol/hardworking female combo before in many popular K-dramas (including “Business Proposal”). But Im Yoon-ah and Lee Jun-ho are so charismatic and easy to watch in “King the Land” that they add a fresh touch to an old concept. Go to Full Review
Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? Aug 9, 2023
8/10
Laced with prime-time comedic moments and gloriously schmoozy lovey moments, this latest Netflix Kdrama will warm the cockles of your heart. Go to Full Review
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Cecil J @RT53350925 Aug 14, 2026 I saw the original with English subtitles and enjoyed it very much and decided to watch the dubbed version basically just being lazy and there were at least a hundred lines of dialogue missing from the dub. I've watched hundreds of dubbed shows and movies for years as well as subtitled and I've never experienced missing dialogue never mind entire characters simply not speaking. I mean if this was some low rank anime or some old indie film but seriously NETFLIX what the hell?!?!?! See more Rewan M @RT30787079 Jun 6, 2026 Great lovely kdrama series 10 out of 10♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ See more bk T @RT62061780 Feb 3, 2026 One of my comfort shows! See more Jisoo T @RT66712406 Sep 23, 2025 The drama was good until they both fall in love some scences did not had any logic after they fall in love the drama became boring See more Olga N @RT03750858 Sep 10, 2025 King the Land is a very sweet and enjoyable drama. The story is quite typical, but the plot is still interesting and keeps you watching. The actors are really cute and funny, and their chemistry makes the scenes even more entertaining. They bring a lot of charm and energy to the series. The atmosphere of the drama is light, pleasant, and very comfortable to watch. Everything feels natural, and it’s easy to relax and enjoy the story without stress. The combination of humor, romance, and small surprises makes the drama fun from start to finish. Overall, I really liked King the Land. It’s a warm and enjoyable series with lovable characters, a charming story, and a cozy atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining drama. See more Kajsa D @RT31474934 Sep 9, 2025 I loved King The Land! It only got better with every episode. The actors are superb. I have never seen any show or film so ramantic as this show. Simply lovely. And very inspirational for everyone working in hotels. I am hocked on everything south corean now, from clothes to food. Wathing from Sweden. See more Read all reviews
King the Land — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 17, 2023 Episode 1 Cheon Sa-rang begins her job at King Hotel, despite the occasional hiccups; Gu Won struggles to integrate himself into the family business. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 18, 2023 Episode 2 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 24, 2023 Episode 3 During the contentious trip, Sa-rang ans Wons share a moment of vulnerability; while Sa-rang later earns praise, Won faces hostility from his family. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 25, 2023 Episode 4 Won navigates his sudden feelings for Sa-rang, who takes on a new role. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 1, 2023 Episode 5 Won's unexpected attempts to get closer to Sa-rang leave her feeling confused; meanwhile, Won disapproves of Sa-rang's work responsibilities. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 2, 2023 Won hurries to Sa-rang during her time of need; after spending the following days together, Won asks her an important question. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 8, 2023 Episode 7 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 9, 2023 Episode 8 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 15, 2023 Episode 9 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 16, 2023 Episode 10 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. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 22, 2023 Won runs the hotel's 100th anniversary; Sa-rang meets an employee who may hold clues. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 23, 2023 Won and Gu Hwa-ran attempt to figure out the future of King Group; an unexpected guest arrives. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 29, 2023 Episode 13 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. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 30, 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. Details Episode 15 Aired Aug 5, 2023 Episode 15 Won unexpectedly encounters a figure from his past; after Won visits Sa-rang at her new location, he makes a decision about the hotel branch. Details Episode 16 Aired Aug 6, 2023 Episode 16 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. Details
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Season Info

Director
Lim Hyun-wook, Choe Seon-min
Creator
Cheon Seong-il, Chun Sung-Il
Screenwriter
Choi Rom
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Jun 17, 2023
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