King the Land: Season 1

2023 · 16 episodes · ★ 8.5

What Season 1 of King the Land

Won is the heir to The King Group, a conglomerate of luxury hotels, airlines and distribution. He has everything except a memory of his mother, who vanished suddenly and mysteriously. Determined to find answers, he returns to the King Hotel in the middle of a battle for control of the family company. There he meets Cheon Sa-rang, an employee who smiles warmly at everyone except him. Won can't stand fake smiles, and mutual dislike defines their relationship from the start. Family mystery intertwines with the prejudice and misunderstandings Sa-rang must face at work. Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoon-ah lead the cast.

16episodes

Jun 17, 2023released

Aug 6, 2023final episode

18.9 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Episode 1
Jun 17, 2023 · 67 min · ★ 7.4
Cheon Sa-rang begins her job at King Hotel — despite the occasional hiccups. Gu Won struggles to integrate himself into the family business.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Cast: Kang Ki-doong, Kim Sung-eun, Jung Hye-ji, Kim Young-mi
1x02 Episode 2
Jun 18, 2023 · 70 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Choi Won, Kim Joon-bae, Jung Ho-young, Lee Kyung-seong
1x03 Episode 3
Jun 24, 2023 · 68 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Cast: Jang Mi-ja, Han Ji-an, Kim Jung-ki, Lee Hwi-jong
1x04 Episode 4
Jun 25, 2023 · 69 min · ★ 7.8
Won navigates his sudden feelings for Sa-rang. Sa-rang begins her new role — putting her closer to Won.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Lee Jin-hong, Jang Mi-ja, Han Ji-an, Jin Sun-kyu
1x05 Episode 5
Jul 1, 2023 · 72 min · ★ 8.0
Won's unexpected attempts to get closer to Sa-rang leave her feeling confused. Meanwhile, Won disapproves of Sa-rang's work responsibilities.
Directed by: Im Hyeon-wook · Written by: Choi Rom · Starring: Lee Jin-hong, Lee Kyung-seong, Song Chi-hoon, Han Ji-an
1x06 Episode 6
Jul 2, 2023 · 76 min · ★ 7.6
Won hurries to Sa-rang during her time of need. After spending the following days together, Won asks her an important question.
Directed by: Im Hyeon-wook · Written by: Choi Rom · Starring: Lee Ja-ryeong, Chae Yeon-jung, Kim Yong-jun, Choi Yo-han
1x07 Episode 7
Jul 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.
Directed by: Im Hyeon-wook · Written by: Choi Rom · Starring: Anupam Tripathi, Jang Mi-ja, Shim Jae-wan, Lee Soo-bin
1x08 Episode 8
Jul 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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Anupam Tripathi, Ji Yeon-ae
1x09 Episode 9
Jul 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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Hwang Jung-yoon, Daniel C. Kennedy, Yang Jae-seong, Min Kyeong-ok
1x10 Episode 10
Jul 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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Han Ji-an, Chae Yeon-jung, Kim Gyu-hyeon
1x11 Episode 11
Jul 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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Jang Mi-ja, Han Ji-an, Shim Jae-wan, Chae Yeon-jung
1x12 Episode 12
Jul 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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Jeong Won-jo, Lee Soo-bin, Kim Do-young, Kim Jong-goo
1x13 Episode 13
Jul 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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Lee Soo-bin, Shin Yeon-sook, Kim Dong-ha, Lee Chang-hoon
1x14 Episode 14
Jul 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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Kong Yi-yeon, Han Ji-an, Jung Min-joo, Chae Yeon-jung
1x15 Episode 15
Aug 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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Cast: Kong Yi-yeon, Han Ji-an, Shim Jae-wan, Jeong Won-jo
1x16 Episode 16 Season Finale
Aug 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.
Directing: Im Hyeon-wook · Writing: Choi Rom · Starring: Lee Jin-hong, Kim Do-young, Kim Dong-ha, Nam Gi-ae