4.7/1011,844 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2023
Cheon Sa-rang begins her job at King Hotel — despite the occasional hiccups. Gu Won struggles to integrate himself into the family business.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
4.9/108,945 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2023
After an awkward interaction, Sa-rang and Won get off to a bad start — later embarking on a trip together. Sa-rang faces relationship problems.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
4.9/108,409 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/24/2023
During their contentious trip, Sa-rang and Won share a moment of vulnerability. While Sa-rang later earns praise, Won faces hostility from his family.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
5.0/108,216 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/25/2023
Won navigates his sudden feelings for Sa-rang. Sa-rang begins her new role — putting her closer to Won.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
5.1/108,268 votes#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2023
Won's unexpected attempts to get closer to Sa-rang leave her feeling confused. Meanwhile, Won disapproves of Sa-rang's work responsibilities.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
4.9/108,575 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/2/2023
Won hurries to Sa-rang during her time of need. After spending the following days together, Won asks her an important question.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
3.5/1014,467 votes#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/8/2023
Won continues to court Sa-rang, despite her hesitance. An Arab prince visits the hotel and begins competing with Won for Sa-rang's attention.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
4.1/1015,173 votes#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/9/2023
Prince 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.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
7.8/101,279 votes#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/15/2023
Won 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.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
7.9/101,178 votes#10 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2023
Won 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.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
8.6/10850 votes#11 - Episode 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/22/2023
With 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.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
8.3/10800 votes#12 - Episode 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/23/2023
Won and Goo Hwa-ran attempt to figure out the future of King Group. Just as Sa-rang and Won's relationship solidifies, an unexpected guest arrives.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
8.5/10697 votes#13 - Episode 13
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/29/2023
An uncomfortable encounter leaves Sa-rang and Won in an awkward place. Won prepares his presentation — facing his family with his plans for the future.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
8.3/10648 votes#14 - Episode 14
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/30/2023
Won and Sa-rang go into damage control after Hwa-ran's act of sabotage. Sa-rang receives a stern request from Won's father.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
8.4/10550 votes#15 - Episode 15
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 8/5/2023
Won unexpectedly encounters a figure from his past. After he visits Sa-rang at her new location, he makes a decision about the hotel branch.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
8.6/10681 votes#16 - Episode 16
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/6/2023
Sa-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.
Director: Im Hyeon-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
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Genres:DramaComedy
Network:JTBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "King the Land" season 1. It scored 4.7/10 based on 11844 votes. Directed by Im Hyeon-wook and written by Choi Rom, it aired on 6/17/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".