Season 1
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.
01 Episode 1
1h 7mCheon Sa-rang begins her job at King Hotel — despite the occasional hiccups. Gu Won struggles to integrate himself into the family business.
2023-06-17 7.4
02 Episode 2
1h 10mAfter an awkward interaction, Sa-rang and Won get off to a bad start — later embarking on a trip together. Sa-rang faces relationship problems.
2023-06-18 7.2
03 Episode 3
1h 8mDuring their contentious trip, Sa-rang and Won share a moment of vulnerability. While Sa-rang later earns praise, Won faces hostility from his family.
2023-06-24 7.4
04 Episode 4
1h 9mWon navigates his sudden feelings for Sa-rang. Sa-rang begins her new role — putting her closer to Won.
2023-06-25 7.8
05 Episode 5
1h 12mWon's unexpected attempts to get closer to Sa-rang leave her feeling confused. Meanwhile, Won disapproves of Sa-rang's work responsibilities.
2023-07-01 8.0
06 Episode 6
1h 16mWon hurries to Sa-rang during her time of need. After spending the following days together, Won asks her an important question.
2023-07-02 7.6
07 Episode 7
1h 14mWon continues to court Sa-rang, despite her hesitance. An Arab prince visits the hotel and begins competing with Won for Sa-rang's attention.
2023-07-08 7.2
08 Episode 8
1h 15mPrince 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.
2023-07-09 9.0
09 Episode 9
1h 9mWon 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.
2023-07-15 9.7
10 Episode 10
1h 5mWon 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.
2023-07-16 9.3
11 Episode 11
1h 16mWith 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.
2023-07-22 9.3
12 Episode 12
1h 5mWon 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.
2023-07-23 9.3
13 Episode 13
1h 13mAn uncomfortable encounter leaves Sa-rang and Won in an awkward place. Won prepares his presentation — facing his family with his plans for the future.
2023-07-29 9.5
14 Episode 14
1h 6mWon and Sa-rang go into damage control after Hwa-ran's act of sabotage. Sa-rang receives a stern request from Won's father.
2023-07-30 9.5
15 Episode 15
1h 15mWon unexpectedly encounters a figure from his past. After he visits Sa-rang at her new location, he makes a decision about the hotel branch.
2023-08-05 9.0
16 Episode 16
1h 13mSa-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.
2023-08-06 9.0
Who is in it
JunhoGu Won
YoonaCheon Sa-rang
Go Won-heeOh Pyeong-hwa
Kim Ga-eunKang Da-eul
Ahn Se-haNoh Sang-sik
Kim Jae-wonLee Ro-un
Kim Sun-youngGu Hwa-ran
Son Byung-hoGu Il-hun
Kim Yeong-okCha Sun-hui
Choi Tae-hwanSeo Chung-jae
Lee Ye-jooSeo Cho-rong
Kong Ye-jiKim Su-mi