# King the Land (2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/king-the-land/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 66% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 68/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 82% |
| Metascore | 58/100 |
| IMDb | 5.8/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Choi Rom |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Romance, Comedy |
| Seasons | 1 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

King the Land (2023) is a Romance, Comedy series created by Choi Rom, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (68%), Metascore (58/100), IMDb (5.8/10), TMDB fan (80%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 82%.

## Celluloid verdict

Frothy, expensively glossy and entirely powered by Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoon-ah — the plotting is thin and the IMDb score took a beating, but the chemistry made it one of 2023's biggest Korean streaming hits.

## Synopsis

Gu Won is the reluctant heir to the King Group's hotel empire, dropped into head office to prove himself against a half-sister who has spent years quietly consolidating power. Cheon Sa-rang is the chain's model employee, promoted into the exclusive King the Land lounge largely on the strength of a smile she has learned to switch on for anyone. Gu Won cannot stand insincere smiles. They are, naturally, assigned to work side by side.

## Cast

Lee Jun-ho, Im Yoon-ah, Go Won-hee, Kim Ga-eun, Ahn Se-ha

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is King the Land worth watching?**
Yes — King the Land earns a 66% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 68%, Metascore 58/100, IMDb 5.8/10, TMDB fan 80%. Audience snapshot is separate (82%). Frothy, expensively glossy and entirely powered by Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoon-ah — the plotting is thin and the IMDb score took a beating, but the chemistry made it one of 2023's biggest Korean streaming hits.

**Is King the Land on Prime Video?**
No — King the Land is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did King the Land come out?**
King the Land first aired in 2023 (2023). Created by Choi Rom; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is King the Land on Netflix?**
Yes — King the Land is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of King the Land are there?**
King the Land has 1 season across 16 episodes (2023). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch King the Land?**
King the Land streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch King the Land?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, King the Land’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of King the Land?**
King the Land stars Lee Jun-ho, Im Yoon-ah, Go Won-hee, Kim Ga-eun, Ahn Se-ha. Created by Choi Rom.

**How many episodes are in King the Land?**
King the Land has 16 episodes across 1 season (2023).

**What is King the Land about?**
Gu Won is the reluctant heir to the King Group's hotel empire, dropped into head office to prove himself against a half-sister who has spent years quietly consolidating power. Cheon Sa-rang is the chain's model employee, promoted into the exclusive King the Land lounge largely on the strength of a smile she has learned to switch on for anyone. Gu Won cannot stand insincere smiles. They are, natura…

**Who created King the Land?**
King the Land was created by Choi Rom. It is a romance, comedy series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

**What should I watch after King the Land?**
Browse more romance series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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