King the Land
King the Land: Season 1

Air Date

June 17, 2023

Episodes

16 episodes

King the Land

Season 1

Overview

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 thrilled to land a job at the King Hotel, where she had some of her happiest times as a child. She must now put those sweet memories away and mature quickly to face the frequent workplace prejudices and misunderstandings that come her way.

Episodes

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

7.2
June 17, 2023
67 min

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

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

7.0
June 18, 2023
70 min

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

7.2
June 24, 2023
68 min

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

7.8
June 25, 2023
69 min

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

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

7.8
July 1, 2023
72 min

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

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

7.2
July 2, 2023
76 min

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

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

7.2
July 8, 2023
74 min

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.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

9.5
July 9, 2023
75 min

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.

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

9.5
July 15, 2023
69 min

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.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

9.5
July 16, 2023
65 min

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.

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

9.5
July 22, 2023
76 min

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.

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

9.5
July 23, 2023
65 min

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.

Episode 13

13. Episode 13

9.7
July 29, 2023
73 min

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.

Episode 14

14. Episode 14

9.7
July 30, 2023
66 min

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.

Episode 15

15. Episode 15

9.5
August 5, 2023
75 min

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.

Episode 16

16. Episode 16

10.0
August 6, 2023
73 min

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.