The premiere of the new romantic comedy drama series 'King the Land', starring Yoona and Lee Junho, received significant criticism from viewers.

The show, which aired on June 17th on JTBC, left many disappointed after its first episode.

Despite having a talented cast, viewers felt that the drama portrayed the hotelier profession in an outdated and stereotypical manner, making it seem behind the times.

Several comments from viewers expressed their dissatisfaction:

"The script was poorly written, giving it a cliched rom-com feel reminiscent of early 2000s dramas."

"It seemed like the writer took all the problematic aspects of dramas from the 2000s and condensed them into this show."

"I was expecting a fresh take on a cliched plot, but it definitely didn't meet my expectations."

"As someone who works at a hotel, I was furious."

"The only scene I enjoyed was when the two main characters first met. The writer didn't do a good job overall."

"It's been a while since I've seen a drama this bad, so it was somewhat refreshing in that sense."

"Watching this show gave me the feeling that I was watching something from 20 years ago, just with better resolution."

In 'King the Land', the story revolves around Goo Won (played by Junho), who is the heir of a luxury hotel conglomerate, and Cheon Sa Rang (played by Yoona), a hotelier known for her constant smile until she meets Goo Won.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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