King the Land

Just your regular romcom but better

King the land is a genuinely good drama.
It doesn't have a very out of the box storyline or unexpected twists and turns but it delivers what it promised.
The story is pretty ordinary and cliche but at the same time, like, set in a hotel, that makes it different??? idk.
Tbh it's a light and fluffy drama with very minor ups and downs. I don't get why so many people did not like it.
Honestly I would have absolutely loved it if it was a bit shorter (like 12 episodes or smthn) because the communication between the main leads was strong and they didn't really have any obstacles or anything to figure out or smthn so it did feel a little dragged at the end.
It was literally perfect till like the 12th 13th episode but after that I did skip through the episodes ngl.
But still it's a nice watch for something sweet and cute. Plus we get jun ho and yoona as eye candies ( I think that's also a great reason to watch it hehe)
All in all really did enjoy this one.
P.S.: Okay but the friendships here-----to die for istg >>

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Romance Done Right… Until the Saudi Prince Showed Up

King the Land delivers a sweet and visually beautiful romance between Gu Won (Lee Junho) and Cheon Sa-rang (Yoona). Their chemistry is undeniable, with some truly romantic kiss scenes and a refreshing lack of miscommunication. Both leads are emotionally mature, and it’s nice to see a drama where they actually talk things out. The romance was such a treat to watch that I found myself grinning throughout, especially during their heart-fluttering and tempting kiss scenes.

Sa-rang’s friends were also a highlight — warm, genuine, and fun. Most female characters felt grounded, except for Gu Won’s sister, who felt a bit off.

But the drama has its flaws. Gu Won’s constant “Are you hurt?” in even minor situations felt a bit clichéd and repetitive. The biggest issue, though, was the Arab prince subplot — awkward, culturally tone-deaf, and often hard to watch. I know it was meant for humor and comedy, but it felt a bit too much. The prince keeps crossing boundaries, and Sa-rang just goes along with it in the name of “professionalism,” even agreeing to a fake wedding. I genuinely wish they’d skipped that entire episode; without it, this drama could have easily been a solid 9/10.

Still, if you enjoy soft, romantic K-dramas with strong leads and minimal drama, this one’s worth your time — just be ready to cringe a little during the prince episodes.

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It had its moments

I started this drama in December 2023 and have only just finished it in November 2024. The reason it took me almost a year to finish this, is because despite its strong start, it was painfully boring in the middle and dragged on too much. I'd actually decided to drop it on ep 12 after suffering through 3-4 eps and finally giving up, but yesterday I suddenly felt like finishing it, and although the last 4 eps were nothing special, they were decent enough and I got through them.
Now as much as the story was a let down after ep 8 imo, the two leads are so, so well casted and adorable and I love them together. She is so sweet and admirable and he is brilliant and had good character development. It's a lovely story, albeit one that drags on a bit but with two leads who I was rooting for the whole time and who I loved to see interact with each other. Although I initially dropped this, I'm actually quite glad I finished it! The soundtrack was really lovely too!

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I really enjoyed this drama for its simplicity and fun. It didn't try to trick you or throw a curve ball your way it just was an enjoyable love story between two people. I was grinning pretty often while watching the two main characters interact. It was also enjoyable to see the ML's visible growth throughout the series as a person. The setting being in a hotel was also a personal favorite of mine. If you have ever worked in the service industry a few topics are covered that really hit home. Honestly there isn't very much to say. If you are looking for a lighthearted romcom with no extra frills I think this is a great choice to check out. Sometimes that's what we all need something lighthearted to make us smile.

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sweet, delight, fun…

I have to say it clearly: I constantly find myself returning to a certain series. This is my safe space. It’s classic in every way but also has its own unique charm.

We all love rom-coms. Yes, of course it's nice to watch special productions, interesting plots, and big-budget shows, but don’t we sometimes need something that relaxes us, makes us laugh, and doesn’t upset us?

Sure, we do! And this K-drama is one of those. It consistently brings a smile to my face. Ah, how I love the sweet moments!

It follows the classic story of a CEO and an employee that we all know. However, Junho really makes this story special. He fits the CEO role perfectly, and with his voice and face, he is undeniably attractive. Watching him makes the whole series incredibly appealing.

I can never understand the negative comments. The chemistry between the main characters is fantastic, and the development of their love story is realistic and beautiful. Why isn’t it liked? Is it because there aren't constant misunderstandings and fights?
Of course, it's not groundbreaking or original, but it adds a sweet twist to a familiar story. The plot isn't complex for us; there are plenty of cute and charming moments between the two leads. In fact, the sexual tension between them is quite palpable. What’s wrong with a couple that understands, supports, and loves each other unconditionally?

Episodes 1 to 5 were definitely my favorites. In most K-dramas, even when the characters are clear about their feelings, they still doubt them. I never understand that and always find it silly. In this series, you don’t have to wait for a ton of episodes to feel the love. The male lead is confident, and the woman he loves reciprocates that trust with the same assurance.

I also enjoyed the side characters’ storylines. They were always supportive and genuine, which was lovely to see. I watched it with a constant smile on my face because of its fun story, and I found it quite funny too—I laughed out loud quite a bit!

The male character is always supportive and kind. Oh, he even asked for the woman’s permission for that first little kiss! And it wasn’t one of those cringe-worthy first kisses, lol.


In short, it started beautifully, had its ups and downs, and ultimately gave us a lovely ending.


I definitely recommend you watch it!

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a romcom for the ages… or something more?

Coherently marketed as a romcom, the show definitely did its part to make sure to fulfil that aspect. The cinematography was beautifully portrayed and the romance, I feel, was very maturely shown.

I was afraid they would drop the whole she-smiles-a-lot-he-hates-fake-smiles timeline but I was glad they pulled it out as much as possible. The drama was very wholesome in the way that both Gu Won and Cheon Sarang went through so much self-realisation because of each other, and how even the side characters were able to have resolved endings. I just hoped we were shown a little bit more about Sarang and her friends, Daeul and Pyeonghwa, and how they became friends and any nostalgic memories from then.

One thing I would have to nitpick though, (even though this is a romcom, nothing else) is that even though I absolutely adore some simplicity in plot in contrary to some of the fast-paced thrillers I usually watch, the lack of pace for most of the occurrences in the drama made it almost too strenuous to wait another week to know what happens next, especially when the "plot twists" are predictable, and I almost felt 0 drive, in some weeks, to watch the episodes when they were out during the weekend. I can comfortably say that Won and Sarang definitely carried the entire show for me, personally.

The side "points of conflict", namely Gu Hwaran, Won's step-sister, felt a little underwhelming and annoying for the most part (which I get is the point as she's technically the antagonist of the show, even though she is snapped back to her senses by the end) - and the subplot about Won's mother didn't intrigue me as much as I thought it did, mainly because I predicted that was the case - I just hoped the points of conflict actually steered the plot aside for a moment so that the viewers could get a break from the rosy lifestyles they seemed to be having throughout the show, but that's just me being negative nancy about it again :)

The story focused mainly on the character and relationship development of our two leads, which is definitely nice, and is obviously the selling point of a romantic comedy. Needless to say, it was a brilliant watch nonetheless, a pretty drama with blossoming romance and just pure happiness. If you're in pursuit of a semi-laidback romcom with memorable scenes and overflowing chemistry, then this one is definitely for you!

The OST album is also one of my favourite complete albums from a k-drama, My favourites being Perhaps Love by MINSEO and Confess To You by Lim Kim!!! All the songs are memorable to the point that you find yourself humming along whenever any of them come up in the actual drama!

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This drama was a perfect rom-com which is rarely made.

Its such a fun and romantic drama and the OST is soo good too
Highly recommended!
Trust me all the people who love pure romantic comedy, this drama is for you. Its so beautiful. The leads have awesome chemistry their love almost looks real. The emotions are potrayed in such an excellent manner that you can feel them from your heart. Also their smile is so infectious it brings a smile to your face.

This drama has low ratings only because of Arab culture controversy but I believe they really did not mean to hurt the sentiments of anybody, they just wanted to add another funny scene to the drama.

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CHEON SARANG and GU WON are the plot!

To put it simply, this is as pure as a romcom gets. There are some complaints about how the story has no plot, but, the plot itself *is* the romantic relationship between the two main leads.

Usually, the male lead would take some time before falling for the female lead (maybe in say, episode 6-8). But in this drama, the male lead falls for the female lead early in the drama and from there, their relationship only grows stronger and eventually they get together. Then, the drama ends with their wedding. Literally as perfect as it can be.

Yeah sure, the characters might be a bit too perfect or idealistic, Some scenes might be exaggerated. Some dialogues might be cringey. But who cares? It's funny, and the main leads have amazing chemistry (both on screen and off screen). Both the "rom" and "com" in this show is well executed.

As a lighthearted, romcom kdrama, this is a 10/10. Absolutely worth watching it. Would definitely re-watch it in the future.

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WHERE IS MY GU WON?!?

fricking hate this show for making me realize I'm never gonna experience this shit cause men like gu won are bloody fictional!
IT WAS SO GOOD THAT IT GOT ME GIGGLING AND ROLLING AROUND MY BED!!!
I'M DONE! like I was sitting there enjoying every bit of crumb that I was fed.
the only issue I had was with the Thailand eps cause I felt like they were filled eps but it didn't matter in the long run cause who doesn't like seeing the it couple be lovey dovey huh?
the sister infuriated me and I didn't really buy her character arc, the dad was kinda nice but I'm biased cause he didn't really intend anything bad for my boy gu won
IDC ABOUT ANY OF THAT
I JUST WANT WHAT THEY HAVE

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This was a quintessential and perfect romance kdrama

Coming into this show after a long drought of good romance kdrama left one apprehensive but hopeful. Yet as soon as the show found it's footing it was hard to let it go. It established it's characters strongly and from the first episode you knew who you liked and who you loved. There was hardly any acting black hole in the show and every joke was placed well, even those that were not to my humor wereat he'd well with a plethora of those that were. Overall I think this was a great kdrama and a good way to get back into the genre. Wishing the best for all the actors and crew involved.

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