Starring Yoona of SNSD and Junho of 2PM, Here are Some Interesting Facts about the Drama 'KING THE LAND'

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Azka Aqlia Sudibyo

King The Land is a South Korean romantic comedy drama that stars Yoona of Girls Generation and Junho of 2PM. This drama is their first project together after their collaboration performance on MBC Gayo Daejejeon 2021.

The drama tells the story of Goo Won (Junho), a son of a hotel owner, who meets Cheon Sa Rang (Yoona), a hotelier who dedicates herself to King Hotel. King The Land will air with 16 episodes and is directed by Im Hyun Wook.

This drama series, written by Cheon Sung Il, first aired on June 17, 2023, on JTBC. Moreover, this drama series can also be streamed on the Netflix platform.

1. Interesting Plot

Yoona and Junho (credit: topstarnews.net)

King The Land is an entertaining and interesting romantic comedy drama. The drama tells the story of a love affair between a hotel employee and his boss.

In the story, it is known that Goo Won is very strict and does not like hypocritical people with fake smiles. However, he falls in love with one of the employees at his family's hotel, who is known for her captivating smile.

2. Starring Famous Actors and Actresses

Portrait of the Cast of 'KING THE LAND' (credit: instagram.com/jtbcdrama)

In addition to Yoona of Girls Generation and Junho of 2PM as the main characters, several popular South Korean actors and actresses also appear in this drama. Actress Go Won Hee plays Oh Pyeong Hwa, a King Air flight attendant and Sa Rang's friend. Next, there's Kim Ga Eun, who plays Kang Da Eul, a King Hotel employee and also Sa Rang's friend.

Then, there's Ahn Se Ha, who plays Noh Sang Sik, Goo Won's friend and secretary. And there's actor Kim Jae Won, who plays the character Lee Ro Woon, a flight attendant at King Air.

3. Filmed in Various Locations, Including Overseas

Cheon Sa Rang and Goo Won (credit: instagram.com/jtbcdrama)

King The Land was filmed in several locations, both domestic and overseas. For domestic filming locations, the drama chose Jeju Island. This was done to showcase the natural beauty of the area.

In addition, this drama also underwent filming overseas, specifically in Thailand. Thailand was chosen because of its beautiful natural scenery and its suitability as a setting for this drama, which revolves around the hospitality industry and tourist areas.

4. Directed and Written by Famous Director and Writer

Yoona, Junho, and Im Hyun Wook (credit: newsis.com)

The drama King The Land is directed by Im Hyun Wook, who is one of the famous directors in South Korea. He is known for creating several popular works, including Life (2018) and Reflection of You (2021).

In addition to Im Hyun Wook, this drama is also written by a famous writer, Cheon Sung Il. Cheon Sung Il started his career in 2008 and his name has been increasingly popular until now. He writes scripts for popular dramas and films, such as All of Us Are Dead (2022), L.U.C.A: The Beginning (2021), and Your Honor (2018).

Those are some interesting facts about the drama King The Land. How about it, KLovers? Interested in watching?

(kpl/zka)