JTBC's weekend drama 'King the Land' has witnessed a significant surge in ratings, according to Nielsen Korea.

The second episode, which aired on June 18th, garnered a nationwide paid broadcast household rating of 7.544%.

This impressive figure indicates a notable increase of over 2 percentage points (P) compared to the 5.075% rating of the first episode.

The burning question now revolves around whether this positive upward trend in ratings can be sustained in the long run.

Featuring Lee Junho and Yoona in lead roles, 'King the Land' revolves around the story of Guwon, a man who disregards laughter, and Cheon Sarang, a smile queen who must maintain a perpetual smile.

Together, they strive to bring genuine laughter to the coveted VVIP lounge, 'King the Land,' which serves as a dream destination for hoteliers.

In the latest episode, viewers were captivated by the blossoming excitement between Guwon (played by Lee Junho) and Cheon Sarang (played by Yoona). Their chemistry added a new layer of intrigue to the series.

Meanwhile, KBS 2TV's weekend drama 'The Real Has Come!' achieved an impressive nationwide household rating of 20.2% for its 26th episode.

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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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