Junho and Yoon-ah invite us to stare in King the Land
by tccolb
The first teaser has finally landed for JTBC’s King the Land, showcasing the story’s smoldering eyes chaebol hero Junho (The Red Sleeve Cuff) and hotelier extraordinaire Yoon-ah (Big Mouth).
In an opposites-attract rom-com, our hero Gu Won (Junho) is the boy who has it all. But his environment has made it difficult to find genuine connection with others, making him adverse to people’s fake smiles.
Enter Chun Sa-rang (Yoon-ah), who is known as the “smile queen” at work who always tries to give her best customer service smile. Cue the clashing and sparks of love.
Suffice to say, smiles – or stares I should say – are the focus of the new teaser, generously providing lingering shots to take our time with the pretty. My skeptical side is squinting real hard to find some kind of story in the clip. But the other side simply says “Junho” and clicks replay.
In the intermittent text screens, JTBC acknowledges the fan-service, saying, “This is the pairing of Junho and Yoon-ah that you’ve been waiting for,” and predicts that, “The magic of love is coming to save you.”
Although not yet featured, the cast also includes Sa-rang’s friends and staff members of the wider King group enterprise, including Go Won-hee (Love to Hate You), Kim Ga-eun (Under the Queen’s Umbrella), Ahn Se-ha (The Heavenly Idol), and Kim Jae-won (Stealer: The Treasure Keeper).
With scripts by Choi Rom and PD Im Hyun-wook (Reflection of You) at the helm, JTBC’s King the Land premieres on June 17, following Doctor Cha in the weekend slot.
Via My Daily
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Tags: Ahn Se-ha, Go Won-hee, Junho, Kim Ga-eun, Kim Jae-won (2), King the Land, Yoon-ah
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1 missvictrix
May 4, 2023 at 5:39 PM
How to market a K-drama 101. Cuz I'm sold!
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2 miso
May 4, 2023 at 6:12 PM
Well they nailed the brief coz I'm staring 👀.
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3 spazmo
May 4, 2023 at 6:26 PM
junho is so handsome...
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DancingEmma
May 5, 2023 at 12:39 AM
Excellent critique!
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4 Blue (@mayhemf)
May 4, 2023 at 6:30 PM
It's been a while since I have seen Jun-ho (last was JBL, and I liked him in that).
Don't know what to expect, but I will be tuning in.
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5 Unaspirated
May 4, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Invitation accepted.
Sort of relieved to hear that they just wrote Yoon-ah's "customer service smile" into the story. I haven't seen her in much, so I'll give her a fair chance, but her smile has always struck me as slightly off. Here is a reasonable explanation!
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Blue (@mayhemf)
May 4, 2023 at 6:52 PM
I have only seen her in ‘Love Rain’ and it didn’t make an impression.
I didn’t think she had much potential. May be things have changed since.
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6 bbstl 🧹
May 4, 2023 at 7:15 PM
I really want to watch half of this, the Junho half 🫤
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DancingEmma
May 5, 2023 at 12:36 AM
I wish he hadn’t chosen this. It just seems such a boring plot and his costar, ahem. I am honouring my pledge not to badmouth actors. Trying really hard.
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FiyaShady
May 5, 2023 at 12:40 PM
I'm racking my brain so hard on which drama that involve the female lead and actually finish watching it....sadly none 🥲. I think mostly she is bearable in film, but no idea about drama much.
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Eazal
May 5, 2023 at 6:23 AM
How much I understand you….
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bbstl 🧹
May 5, 2023 at 4:48 PM
😉
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mmmmm
May 5, 2023 at 1:03 PM
I've never seen the actress in anything. Have seen her in Hyeori's Bed and Breakfast though.
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7 sailorgirl
May 4, 2023 at 9:31 PM
THIS. MAN.
I was on the fence about this drama, but the chemistry in the trailer has me counting down the days until its release.
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8 Kurama
May 4, 2023 at 11:57 PM
Hum... This teaser is giving nothing about the story just about how beautiful are the actors :p
I'm not a big fan of them, none of their dramas really let a big impression on me but I like them and overall I'm so ready for an old classic rom-com!
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mmmmm
May 5, 2023 at 1:04 PM
Give me an old, classic rom-com, and I perhaps won't complain about *ahem* anything!
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Eazal
May 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM
I am reading you with my big eyes!! 👀
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mugyuljoie is preciousss
May 6, 2023 at 1:54 PM
Big beautiful expressive eyes. 👁
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9 almond
May 4, 2023 at 11:59 PM
I've found that even when the drama ends up falling short, Junho's performance never disappoints. Looking forward to see his version of the rich chaebol stereotype, I'm hoping he'll bring something fresh to the table.
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Diana Hansen
May 5, 2023 at 11:57 AM
He has what it takes to make a drama better!
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10 Isa is always time travelling
May 5, 2023 at 12:27 AM
I'll give it a try only because of Junho, but the teaser has not sold it to me. It's a perfume advert.
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Kafiyah Bello
May 5, 2023 at 4:05 AM
I laughed so hard at this because it is such a perfect description.
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Isa is always time travelling
May 5, 2023 at 4:29 AM
Seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if it showed the image of a perfume and its name/brand (Junho's off-voice) instead of the title of the drama 😅
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bewitched
May 5, 2023 at 5:48 AM
True. He might as well whisper Dior in the end.
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Eazal
May 5, 2023 at 2:54 PM
Or Cuckoo, Godiva… the man spent a whole year doing commercials…
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11 neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~
May 5, 2023 at 12:30 AM
All that pretty but still not sold with the OTP. But will check a few eps and maybe they will bring back the old rom-com with a touch of 21st century flavour.
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12 DancingEmma
May 5, 2023 at 1:12 AM
Junho should not be running in slow mo and smiling/laughing at the same time. Didn’t work in TRS and doesn’t work here. His mischievous face gets contorted for some reason and that’s not in anyone’s best interests!😂
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13 Kafiyah Bello
May 5, 2023 at 4:04 AM
I keep telling myself open mind, open mind, open mind. Will watch for Junho and here is hoping Yoona shocks us into praise.
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bewitched
May 5, 2023 at 5:47 AM
I just realize that’s what I’ve been doing as well. I’m that desperate to have Junho on the screen. As much as I want him to choose other drama this genre is safe, ahjumma loves 2000s romcom, and it will be broadcasted on Netflix. The exposure will be great for his future.
I like Yoona in The King Loves, so finger crossed.
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Eazal
May 5, 2023 at 6:24 AM
I know!!!
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14 welh
May 5, 2023 at 4:55 AM
Yoon-ah is the hardest working actress/celebrity in Korea for the past few years.
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15 vienibenmio
May 5, 2023 at 6:25 AM
I'm not gonna lie, I'm a sucker for cold male leads, especially when they're chaebols. I am very much looking forward to this.
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16 Eazal
May 5, 2023 at 6:30 AM
I can’t say no to Junho, and I just hope this turns not into a train wreck. I’m all for an old school romcom with Chaebol meets Candy, but so far I don’t see any chemistry between leads, so sorry. Hopefully when we get second teaser from Sarsng point of view, it will be better… but not seeing a single expression on Yoona’s face… well, I keep saying to myself it can only get better.
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bewitched
May 5, 2023 at 7:06 AM
We’re very much holding on the little faith we have on Yoona.
You know what, I think I’m just bitter that we got glimpses of Junho and Kim Tae Ri’s chemistry at Baeksang Art Awards. And just a few days later we got this ad like teaser where there’s no sparks seen. My head is full of what could’ve been.
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17 tabong
May 5, 2023 at 7:28 AM
I'll always say yes to a SNSD x 2PM collab. 😆
Big Mouth and The Red Sleeve were really big dramas, so I guess it would feel a little awkward if this show gets really bad ratings.
Anyway, I hope it's fun. I wish both of them the best.
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Diana Hansen
May 5, 2023 at 11:54 AM
eh, what's ratings if we get to have Junho for hopefully 16 episodes? Really, I hope for another great numbers drama for both of them!
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18 Midnight
May 5, 2023 at 7:57 AM
Looking forward to both of them.
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19 LaurenSophie
May 5, 2023 at 8:36 AM
This seems like a vehicle one takes when their agent tells them they need to prove they can be a romantic leading man. But Junho has already proven that sufficiently, at least in my opinion.
That said, I want to enjoy this precisely because I enjoy him in romantic roles. However "Red Sleeve" was too sad for me to really get swept away by the romance, and I'm one of three people who didn't care for "JBL" (not to take away from the greatness of his performances in either). So I'm hopeful this one works.
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mmmmm
May 5, 2023 at 1:07 PM
I didn't like JBL either. Too depressing.
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Eazal
May 5, 2023 at 2:51 PM
😑
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mmmmm
May 6, 2023 at 10:23 PM
😅
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mugyuljoie is preciousss
May 6, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Um, Chocolate? 😝
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Kurama
May 6, 2023 at 2:19 PM
The ML lead in Chocolate doesn't have liver issues in addition to everything...
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mugyuljoie is preciousss
May 6, 2023 at 2:32 PM
You don't want to get me started. 😂 I finished Chocolate watching it as a comedy.
mmmmm
May 6, 2023 at 10:25 PM
🙄 I learnt from someone here to express my objection using this emoji. 🙄
mmmmm
May 6, 2023 at 10:28 PM
It’s a Melo!
mmmmm
May 6, 2023 at 10:24 PM
🙄
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mugyuljoie is preciousss
May 7, 2023 at 12:13 AM
🤣
20 Diana Hansen
May 5, 2023 at 11:52 AM
Can I be Yoon-ah for the next few months, just while this is filming? But how to look into those smoldering Junho eyes? Or how to not melt into his arms when he catches you (maybe its ok to melt into his arms,right?) I feel like its been ages waiting for this one to start! I love Junho and quite liked Yoon-ah in The Mouse.
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Eazal
May 5, 2023 at 2:52 PM
They have been filming since the end of August and they haven’t finished yet. Makes me worry on how much the story can change because… 9 months for a 16 episode drama… a rom com?
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Melanie
May 5, 2023 at 5:49 PM
I've been wondering the same thing. It seems like an awfully long time to film a drama. I'm just glad it's finally time for teasers and trailers because I am not a patient woman when it comes to waiting for a new Junho project.
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Diana Hansen
May 6, 2023 at 7:47 AM
"I'm just glad it's finally time for teasers and trailers because I am not a patient woman when it comes to waiting for a new Junho project" THIS! say it again cause I'm with you! Oh, I just did say it! We will be waiting for it together!
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21 CasualDramaFan
May 5, 2023 at 12:00 PM
I have watched only one drama of each lead. Red sleeve where Junho was able to hold himself against Lee Deok-hwa. I still remember confrontation scene with dragon screen. That was something else.
I can't say same about Yoon-ah though. Last drama of hers I watched was K2. For entire drama I shipped male lead and antagonist.
It's mixed bag for experiences for me but I am optimistic about this drama.
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22 Helenya
May 5, 2023 at 1:14 PM
I cracked up when he smoothly stopped her from falling but even more smoothly prevented any accidental lip locking - Bahahaha
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23 korfan
May 5, 2023 at 7:39 PM
Looking forward to this one!
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24 firefly
May 5, 2023 at 9:01 PM
This teaser has me hook, line and sinker. Sold.
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25 April8808
May 6, 2023 at 12:26 AM
I hope they are not just selling visuals of leads but really do have a solid script and interesting plot that's what really matters for a romcom. Junho is quite dominating in the teaser, I wanna see more energy from Yoona whose character is supposed to be lively personality? Haven't watched any of her drama before so I don't want to judge too early but I hope she can hold up the intense stare from Junho more in the teaser.
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26 OldLawyer
May 6, 2023 at 9:20 AM
This will apparently air on Netflix
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27 ar_arguably romantic
May 6, 2023 at 3:21 PM
Not too into the teaser, but since this is a new scriptwriter and Junho has signed on, so I'm sort of curious.
This drama does seem like the sort of romantic kdrama - especially with the cold rich guy and bright girl set up- that other asian countries really liked importing during the 2000s era of the Hallyu wave. It's interesting that at some point, viewers got tired of that set up, so it became a little less common. And now we look forward to seeing a throwback to that setup.
Just thinking that if you live long enough, trends come back. Early 2000s fashion is also coming back again.
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