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King the Land

TV·2023–2023·1 season, 16 episodes·JTBC·Drama, Comedy·1h 11m·8.2·Created by Chun Sung-il

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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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01King the Land S01E09Episode 9S01E09 · 9.7Won 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.
  2. 02King the Land S01E13Episode 13S01E13 · 9.5An uncomfortable encounter leaves Sa-rang and Won in an awkward place. Won prepares his presentation — facing his family with his plans for the future.
  3. 03King the Land S01E14Episode 14S01E14 · 9.5Won and Sa-rang go into damage control after Hwa-ran's act of sabotage. Sa-rang receives a stern request from Won's father.

Castfull cast & details

Lee Jun-hoLee Jun-hoGu WonYoonaYoonaCheon Sa-rangGo Won-heeGo Won-heeOh Pyeong-hwaKim Ga-eunKim Ga-eunKang Da-eulAhn Se-haAhn Se-haNoh Sang-sikKim Jae-wonKim Jae-wonLee Ro-unKim Sun-youngKim Sun-youngGu Hwa-ranSon Byung-hoSon Byung-hoGu Il-hun

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2023Aired 8.5Season avg
  1. S01E01King the Land S01E01Episode 1June 17, 2023 7.4Cheon Sa-rang begins her job at King Hotel — despite the occasional hiccups. Gu Won struggles to integrate himself into the family business.
  2. S01E02King the Land S01E02Episode 2June 18, 2023 7.2After an awkward interaction, Sa-rang and Won get off to a bad start — later embarking on a trip together. Sa-rang faces relationship proble
  3. S01E03King the Land S01E03Episode 3June 24, 2023 7.4During their contentious trip, Sa-rang and Won share a moment of vulnerability. While Sa-rang later earns praise, Won faces hostility from h
  4. S01E04King the Land S01E04Episode 4June 25, 2023 7.8Won navigates his sudden feelings for Sa-rang. Sa-rang begins her new role — putting her closer to Won.
  5. S01E05King the Land S01E05Episode 5July 1, 2023 8.0Won's unexpected attempts to get closer to Sa-rang leave her feeling confused. Meanwhile, Won disapproves of Sa-rang's work responsibilities
  6. S01E06King the Land S01E06Episode 6July 2, 2023 7.6Won hurries to Sa-rang during her time of need. After spending the following days together, Won asks her an important question.
  7. S01E07King the Land S01E07Episode 7July 8, 2023 7.2Won 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. S01E08King the Land S01E08Episode 8July 9, 2023 9.0Prince 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. S01E09King the Land S01E09Season's bestEpisode 9July 15, 2023 9.7Won and Sa-rang navigate their relationship after their momentous night — later having to win the approval of an important figure in Sa-rang
  10. S01E10King the Land S01E10Episode 10July 16, 2023 9.3Won 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. S01E11King the Land S01E11Episode 11July 22, 2023 9.3With 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 pas
  12. S01E12King the Land S01E12Episode 12July 23, 2023 9.3Won 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 ar
  13. S01E13King the Land S01E13Episode 13July 29, 2023 9.5An uncomfortable encounter leaves Sa-rang and Won in an awkward place. Won prepares his presentation — facing his family with his plans for
  14. S01E14King the Land S01E14Episode 14July 30, 2023 9.5Won 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. S01E15King the Land S01E15Episode 15August 5, 2023 9.0Won 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. S01E16King the Land S01E16Episode 16August 6, 2023 9.0Sa-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 que

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