Will we soon see an American version of King the Land?

According to a recent report by Variety, the hit K-drama King the Land is set to be remade in the U.S.!

The remake will be led by Janice Chua, the producer behind the hit movie Crazy Rich Asians. Fans are already curious about how the Hollywood version will capture the magic of the original drama.

Originally aired in 2023, King the Land follows the story of Goo Won, a man who can’t stand fake smiles, and Cheon Sarang, a hotel employee known as the "Smile Queen" who must always put on a cheerful face.

Together, they search for a day when they can truly smile at King the Land, the dream VVIP lounge for hoteliers.

Starring 2PM’s Lee Junho and Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, the drama was a massive success, reaching a peak nationwide viewership rating of 13.8% (according to Nielsen Korea).

So far, there’s no news on the cast or release date, but fans are already wondering—who will take on the roles of Goo Won and Cheon Sarang in Hollywood?

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2PM’s Lee Junho has officially ended his 17-year journey with JYP Entertainment, and fans can’t stop talking about his touching farewell gesture.

On April 15, photos began circulating online showing the special gift Junho prepared for all the JYP staff before officially leaving the agency.

In the photo, a heartfelt banner from Junho reads, “To the JYP family, I was happy because we were together. Thank you sincerely. From Lee Junho.”

Along with this message, Junho set up a cheesecake station at the company’s café — with a slice for each employee to take and enjoy.

That day marked Junho’s official departure from the company he first joined as a trainee, spending nearly two decades growing as a singer, actor, and all-around star.

Back on March 20, JYP had already announced the contract ending, saying, “After deep discussions, both sides have decided not to renew the contract. We sincerely thank Lee Junho for being part of the company’s growth and journey over the past 17 years.”

Junho also shared a warm message through the agency, “Thank you sincerely for the support given to me over the past 17 years. I will move forward while cherishing the relationships and support we’ve built during this long time together.”

Even though he’s officially left the agency, Junho’s activities in Japan will still be handled by JYP. “We will continue to manage his activities in Japan and will actively support future collaborations as needed,” the agency stated.

This sweet gesture isn’t the only thing that showed Junho’s character recently. On March 27, he donated 100 million KRW (around $75,000 USD) to World Vision, requesting that the funds go to support children and residents affected by the devastating wildfires in Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk.

Fans are now looking forward to Junho’s next chapter, with his appearances in Netflix’s new series “Cashero” and tvN’s “Typhoon Trading Company” lined up for this year.

From heartfelt goodbyes to generous donations, Junho is showing the world that he’s not just a talented artist — but also a genuinely kind soul.

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