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5/10
People need to look at this movie more objectively instead of blindly supporting the two main actors
xita23211 July 2023
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Hey, first off, gotta say I'm a huge fan of Junho. I've been a fan since way back when he wasn't even a debut actor yet, just a singer in 2PM. And I've been blown away by the movies he's been in. His intense and emotional gaze just gets me, you know? That's why I was super hyped for the release of "King of the Land." I pictured it as this totally fresh and awesome film. But then they had to go and cast Yoona as the female lead, and I gotta admit, I was skeptical. Yoona's always been more of a side character, never really convincing as an actress. So when the movie came out, I jumped right on it and watched it on Netflix. But by the second episode, I was like, "What is this? Yoona's character is not cute and innocent like they're trying to make her out to be. She's just annoying, hanging around her boss and not even admitting when she does something weird like using the VIP restroom. And don't get me started on her rude behavior at the staff party with all the top executives." I couldn't take it anymore, so I stopped watching for a few episodes. Then, everyone starts raving about it, so I thought, "Okay, let's give it another shot." But honestly, the storyline was still the same old tired stuff. I saw some stills of an Arab prince falling for the main character, and it made me think about how Korean dramas always make their characters so over-the-top and create these unrealistic situations. Now there's a big backlash because it misrepresents Arab culture. People need to look at this movie more objectively instead of blindly supporting the two main actors just because they're die-hard fans.
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6/10
Average RomCom
arianatruby7 August 2023
I'll admit that the first few episodes were pretty cringy. It felt a little forced but I think the actors weren't completely comfortable with their characters yet. I kept watching and by the end, I was so impatient waiting for the new episodes.

They definitely grew into their characters and the chemistry developed with some cuteness overload! It's your classic cheesiness, easygoing romcom with a plot that's easy to follow. If you just need something feel-good to watch after a long day, this a good one to watch.

I say stick with it and give it a fair chance. Don't let the first few episodes deter you.
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6/10
Watchable...May be
kishankarthik-782829 July 2023
Basically it's a old school type drama between ceo and employee.like "whats wrong with secretary Kim".yes the plot is bit different but I am very disappointed with hero characterization.every drama needs to have a strong and unique characterization but this drama is lacking so much in that department.overall a watchable drama(atleast for now).my opinion may change later..🤔.may be the hero character can build up massively and become competitive and waiting for certain twist where the story is basically predictive until now.some twists and turns will help these drama to gain more stars atleast from me 😌
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10/10
Sweet, uncomplicated and with ALL THE KISSES
hanalisss30 July 2023
I Don't understand the low rating, I guess there's some kind of ridiculous boycott I don't know about.

The show it's a rom com that reminds me a lot of those old school kdramas, reminded me a bit of what's wrong with secretary kim, I don't know why!

The plot is no complicated and it's filled with with sweet scenes, silly comedy and funny moments.

I loved to see The actor playing Prince Samir back again! ( heartbreaking when I watched Squid Game! ) he was fantastic here too)

I like the chemistry between the leads and you will be glad to find NO dead fish kisses in this drama whatsoever.

And the die hard friendship between the three girl friends and how they are always there for each other was awesome as well.

Overall very enjoyable! You shouldn't t miss it.
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10/10
This is the most comfortable and cute drama
ramisazaman-675017 August 2023
"King of the Land" is a heartwarming K-drama that wraps you in a cozy blanket of comfort and cuteness. Its endearing storyline and relatable characters create an immersive experience that left me chuckling like never before. The male lead's character is a shining example of all things charming and endearing, making it impossible not to root for him. The drama's ability to evoke genuine laughter after a prolonged absence is a testament to its delightful writing and exceptional performances. For anyone seeking a feel-good escape with a dash of romance and a lot of laughter, "King of the Land" is an absolute green flag.
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7/10
Not amazing but very enjoyable nonetheless!
filips83 August 2023
So in episode 9 there is a depiction of an Arab prince that is not Arab but Indian and does all sorts of things not allowed in Islam, which is the reason for all the hate in this series. You may also notice a lot of reviews from Islamic countries due to this controversie. The rating is not an accurate representation of the quality of the series. However, do not be discouraged to watch this if you are not Muslim! For most people this series will score a solid 7 at least and should rank somewhere between 7-8 probably.

It is an enjoyable serie with good acting and some humor and plot twists and turns. Sure, it is not the most original plot or innovative and apparently not even culturally appropriate but it is an enjoyable watch that will satisfy most RomCom and Comedy Drama watchers. The quality is on average still way above most hollywood series and movies nowadays too.

In short, feel free to watch the first episode as it is fun to watch and a good representation of the overall quality of the series. I am sure you won't be disappointed! Again, if you are Muslim perhaps skip this series as it is not for you and you and you may feel like it severely misrepresents your culture and customs.
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10/10
2?HUH? This show is addicting.
balancelife196928 July 2023
This is a sweet ROM COM . I do not understand the low ratings. It seems like bots protesting the "controversy" .... um.. Samir? I know Middle Eastern men like him .. He was just over the top but nothing bad.

There is a lot of humor and emotion in this show. The actress that plays the evil sister is brilliant. Ugh , she is awful , the charachter that is !

It does start off a tiny silly but boy it sure blossoms into the most beautiful romance. I highly recommend . It is so heartwarming, sad, sweet, touching, funny .. oh heck it gets you in all the feels . I love the message of honoring everyone .
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7/10
This show is being review bombed.. don't listen
kylasylvers17 July 2023
I've noticed the reviews going down for this show ever since episode 7. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. This show is cute and a feel good show and the leads are beautiful and have a lot of chemistry. It's not really dramatic but it's not an outright comedy either. It's cute and leaves you feeling fluffy and happy. I would recommend it if you're in the mood for something simple like that.

I'm currently on the vacation episode and it's so fun. I also think that that the show does a good job of showing how corporations poorly treat their employees and how working hard does not always equate to success. So, even within the fluff, there's a nice message forming. Plus, the two main romances are quite cute.
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9/10
The low ratings are crazy
svtcobra3311 August 2023
This show got off to a slow start, and it's less fun when some characters are just blindly ragingly mean.

But the two leads have good chemistry, the gals hanging out is fun, and Mr Ngo is passable comic relief. This show introduces a little, and ever episode introduces a little more.

The chemistry of this story is basically Mary Poppins in a dog-eat-dog world, some far-fetched though passable events that make for escapist storytelling, and the Little Women theme of surviving in the modern world.

It wouldn't be a KDrama if the handsome lead didn't meet up with the most gorgeous gal in the world... who has a BF.

Again, the first couple episodes are OK, but the story gets more interesting.
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9/10
Don't prejudge: a fun, incredibly romantic story
RomanceNovelist22 July 2023
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The first two or three episodes start a bit slow. This kdrama ticks off all of the tropes for a romantic comedy. I really enjoyed this one and at first I thought I might not because the first episodes were a little slow. But as you get further into the show starting about episode 5 it really begins to soar and that's when I really started to enjoy it. I did not like the side characters who worked at the hotel. They were all rude, and meanspirited. After a while it became really irritating to see people at so rude and mean. But things start to improve with some of those characters later in the series.

I really liked Mr. Gu's assistant, who was a lot of fun, but I felt he should have ended up in a romantic relationship with Miss cheon's friend (the one who had the daughter and the lazy husband.) I felt she should have divorced the lazy husband and married Mr gu's assistant, who she seemed more compatible with. They hit it off so well I thought they would end up together. So in the end that whole side plot with the lazy husband was completely pointless. He didn't change a bit. Instead, because Mr. Gu's assistant did not have the standard kpop face and hair, his character was not given a romance like the other characters. And best friends of the central characters. The mother and daughter deserved more than that lazy man. Mr Assistant was available and open to love, so why not? That was a missed opportunity.

I loved the trip to Thailand. That was a fun diversion.

One of the characters I didn't like is the father, who seemed a bit oblivious of his daughter and her vicious antics towards his son. She was just a terrible person. In k-dramas, I am so sick of these really bad people getting away with everything and not having consequences and not being held accountable. Other than that this was a lot of fun. I hope people give it a chance because it's definitely watchable and I could really watch it again. And I'm a tough critic, usually.

This was a very fun very light and very very romantic kdrama and I enjoyed it immensely and recommend that everyone watches it. I was surprised by how mature and open-hearted the male lead was and how romantic the story turned out. Well done.
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7/10
It starts slow but is worth sticking with!
ZoiSiem1 August 2023
I was genuinely surprised to see low ratings for this show. I think many people drop it after the first few episodes and to be fair I almost did too since it was a bit slow boring. However, the show picks up around episode 3 and I found myself liking the show more and more each episode. The cast is great and there are a lot of funny moments. I think if anyone is considering watching the show I advise you to stick it out atleast passed the first three episodes. I can see why some people might have dropped it after only watching the first few episodes, but I'm glad I stuck it out because it got better. It's a comforting show to watch and I look forward to the episodes each weekend. If anyone has dropped this show I recommend giving it a second chance.
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10/10
Best Drama In A Long Time -Honest Review
PalmBeachG6 August 2023
King The Land on Netflix - One of the best Romantic K-Drama's I have seen in a long time!! Just finished the final episode and even though the ending is predictable in RomCom's like this, it didn't disappoint at all. Love the chemistry of the 2 leads, male Lee Jun-ho as Won the handsome, smart, determined, hotel CEO who hated smiles, especially fake smiles and .Im Yoon-ah as Sa-rang the sophisticated, smart, hotelier who works her way up from the bottom by being the best talent and always has a smile on her face. They both do a great job in their roles in this love story. Lee Jun-ho has a unique voice that makes him stand out from other actors. Plenty of sweet kisses, romance, comedy and friendships. I rate it so high because one of the few shows that was hard to wait a whole week for the next episode to air which is unusual. See alot of haters giving low ratings but we need to remember this is a fictional TV show, not a documentary. Never saw anything out of place or had any thoughts of anything wrong when I watched it and I saw every episode. Loved it. I notice it is on Viki as well. The side stories amongst had a few love stories too that all came to endings in the last episode.
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7/10
Die not expect this much hate
charliecatherine12 July 2023
I really liked the show.

I am on episode 7 now and I think it's a cute and lovely story line. I can understand people don't like the rich guy poor girl story line, but I did not think that much trough with that in this show.

The female character shows a lot of love for her job and passion, I think that's such a great thing about the show. And the male character changes and is inspired by this female lead and in my opinion is also a nice thought.

Overall I think I did not expect this much hate in the reviews, I am really shocked. A lot of the reviews come from very experienced k-drama fans, so yeah maybe this show is not what u expected and see a lot but maybe for newer fans ore for fans who aren't into k-drama this much it's a nice show to watch!
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10/10
Must watch ROM-COM. HATERS STAY AWAY
anvofficial17 July 2023
To be honest I am really surprised with the way anti fans are using this platform to demean the show. I think its probably because of the latest controversy over the show. But that doesn't give anyone the right to degrade the entire casts and crews hardwork.

This is such a nice show. Most of the people are loving it. But its sad to see negative thoughts are overshadowing the positive views. If you want to watch a romcom then this show is for you. I have been laughing soo much during the last 10 episodes of the show. The chemistry between the leads are on another level. They are just perfect cast. It has a simple plot which they portrayed nicely.

People commenting about polished scripts should know that almost 50% of the dramas have same plot.

Please do watch the drama. Its really good.
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10/10
Why all the hate??
jdoylewood16 July 2023
I think this is a fantastic series! Im Yoon-ah just kills it in every scene, and I wasn't the biggest fan of hers either (she was just "ok" I thought in "The K2"). Her facial expressions and comedic timing are impeccable, and she has laugh out loud dialogue with the male protagonist (who also does a good job).

I noticed a lot of reviews seem to be about the early episodes, but later in the series some of the banter with her overconfident and jaded male protagonist is just great! The way she handles him, gently and amusingly mocking him at times is really well done.

I have seen several KDrama's/Rom Coms not nearly as good as this one with MUCH higher reviews...so these reviews make no sense to me.

Also, I typically do not care for the "comedic duo", or sidekicks many KDrama's have. They are often annoying or try way too hard to be funny. Not so with this series. The two women sidekicks have real problems, real stories of their own, but they are very funny in some of their scenes too. Also, the male sidekick to the male protagonist is great, and constantly gets away with needling his boss - which just goes to show that contrary to his front, the male protagonist is a "good guy".

If you gave up, give it a chance again through episode 8, the banter is truly good between them.

Just to be fair, there are a couple things I didn't like either. The Arab Prince, the Cliff Jump, etc. So it has its faults, but overall it's a great show and worthy of a "10". I will revisit this review after the series is over and adjust accordingly but if you like these types of shows you will NOT be disappointed with this one!

I have reviewed over a dozen KDrama's and have a public list on IMDB of ones I have watched and rated, and most of the time I am very much in agreement with the overall ratings. Not so with this series: I say watch it and enjoy!
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I love it, you may hate it, but at least you won't be indifferent
lina-balbuckaite17 July 2023
I guess you'll have to watch it to find out if you love or hate it. I agree that the start was slow, but now I really look forward to it on the weekends and I'm smiling throughout the episode. Hate the plot all you want but the lead couple and other actors have done a great job. Love the development and natural style of the lead couple, and how they both are not perfect but developing their communication and really perfect together. The visuals are nice too. I really appreciate this drama, it gave me so many positive moments. Given the either 1 or 10 star reviews, I guess at least it doesn't leave you indifferent.
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7/10
Humorous
jclevey12 July 2023
A lot of fun humor between Lee Jun-ho and Yoona and between Lee Jun-ho and Ahn Se-ha who plays his assistant. Also loved the line from Jun Ho as he is leaving the palace: 'This place looks familiar' (reflecting on The Red Sleeve). Jun Ho, once again, demonstrates his ability to play any type of character. His immense talent may be one of the reasons for lower ratings as some viewers may have expected him to continue taking on more and more challenging roles, which this is not. Would have been better if the Arab prince was played by someone from the country he is supposed to represent. This is just a reflection of the extremely limited number of roles for foreigners in South Korean dramas. Beautiful, beautiful clothing and set design. The fake wedding was magnificent!!
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10/10
lovely kdrama! makes you smile
daisyreviews20 July 2023
I'm not sure why people are hating so much on this kdrama but it's a good one. How good? I value my 8 hour sleep before work but after watching 1 episode of this kdrama, I stayed up and binge watched 6 episodes. It's a funny and sweet kdrama, really well shot, with not too big holes in scenario. I wish it had a higher rating because it really warms my heart to watch it. I have been watching kdramas for years now and I don't say this about many of them: it's a really good one. Try giving it a chance before dismissing it.

P. S. The music in this TV show is also really really good! 9/10! Highly recommend.
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7/10
An Exciting Watch with Familiar Undertones
farman-8760925 July 2023
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Upon watching King The Land closely, I noticed scenes strikingly similar to the Korean drama 'Encounter' starring Song Hye Kyo. In episode 12, the show portrayed a little girl losing and finding her treasured toy, mirroring 'Encounter.' While King the Land is enjoyable and thrilling, some viewers may question its originality and creativity in certain storytelling aspects. However, the captivating narrative, well-developed characters, and impressive production still make it an exciting watch. The fantasy world, stellar performances, and lavish sets add to the charm, despite the echoes of familiarity.
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10/10
super series
I love watching asian series and i must admit this series has a lot of unfair bad reviews from the haters. I dont understand why because this series is really hard worked and the actors are playing very well. The plot is nice and even if it is a stereotype it is still nice and relaxing. I consider the score it got on imdb is totally unfair and i cannot help but wonder if is not deliberately given just to discredit the movie or the future viewers. What i think is that people dont understand this is not a serious series but a romantic comedy and they have to behave accordingly. So i for one totally recommend this series for those who want to relax and not think too much over a movie.
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10/10
Everything is 10 STARs
velmaspruill6 August 2023
Loved it all from the over-the-top comedy to the heart-felt family tragedies. And did I mention the chemistry between Jun-ho and Yoon-a? Credit to the director, writers, actors, casting crew, cameramen, and any others involved with this refreshing drama. I fell in love and didn't want this drama to end. I was in pain having to wait a week to see the next episode. Nicely written and not raunchy. Keep coming back with the "classy!"

Additional props to the Wardrobe and Makeup departments who made the cast look incredible! Wow!!! Part of the reason for my 10-STAR rating. Everything that I wanted in a drama and it was delivered!

I want my youth back!

#KingTheLand.
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7/10
Lovely romance but slow pacing at the end
blebbe13 August 2023
This series had a great and strong start. The couple's chemistry was great from the start. The first few episodes were really great episodes, because they jumped right into the storyline without stalling. We also got introduced to some great side characters and their storylines.

This series also had a great balance of comedy, romance and drama. King The Land is full of cute moments between the couple, but we also get to see comedic moments and some entertaining drama.

The ending of this series was also really strong, but it came too late. The last 4-5 episodes weren't nearly as good as the first 10 episodes. Suddenly the story started to feel really slow and repetitive. The story could have ended earlier in my opinion. But I did like how the last episode tied everything together.
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8/10
Made me forget all the bad in the world just for a minute
jt_ktwn17 August 2023
I am unsure why this show has such a low rating but to each his/her own. I really loved this series because with all the hell going on in the world, it was good to be taken away to a funny, romantic/fantasy like world to escape things. It's a bit cheesy but that's what makes it wonderful as I for one am tired of all the violent and depressing movies right now. It's good to just escape.

The main leads to a great job and the message is simply to write your own story, follow ones dreams and love and be loved. It's kind of a throw back to the K-dramas of old which is why I loved it. The supporting cast is brilliant and funny and the twists keep coming. It also provides insight into the corporate world of South Korea and the politics that go on. I wish they would have done a little more with the older sister and had her soften up a bit earlier but better late than never.

If you want to just escape and have good thoughts that make you feel good, then definitely watch this.
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7/10
A definite must see! Boo-hiss to the haters too!
bbmura6 August 2023
This is one of the best Rom-Coms out there that features how difficult true love can be in a world where social status and inheritance is King, so to speak. The chemistry is wonderful between Gu Won (Lee Junho), the Chairman's son and manager of the King Hotel chain , and Cheong Sa-rang (Im Yoon-ah) the most valued employee of the King Hotel. Their love and dedication to friends and family makes this a true feel-good story. And... those screen kisses...Wow! I'm not usually one who enjoys comedy-romance dramas, but this one makes you believe in the transformative power of true love and great friendships. A definite must see for all friends and lovers out there.
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10/10
"Heartwarming Rom-Com Delight: A Must-Watch K-Drama!" (Ignore the hate towards the drama)
mhatresakshi7 August 2023
Fantastic rom-com reminiscent of old-school K-dramas like 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.' The simple yet sweet plot, hilarious comedy, and heartwarming moments make it a must-watch. Great chemistry between the leads, The strong bond among the three girlfriends adds an awesome touch. Im Yoon-ah shines with impeccable expressions and timing, making every scene enjoyable. The banter between the leads gets better as the series progresses. This show deserves a solid 10! I don't know who are these people who didn't like the show I loved it from my bottom of my heart give it a shot it will make you happy for sure. "Highly recommended for K-drama fans."
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