Season 1

2023 · 16 episodes · 18h 53m in all · 8.5/10

Heir Gu Won cannot stand fake smiles. When he meets Cheon Sa-rang, her sincere smile is at the ready. The pair seek to create happy moments where they can smile brightly at each other. King the Land is a VVIP business lounge, a paradise catering to wealthy hoteliers. It is owned by King Group, with hotels, distribution companies, and an airline in its portfolio. Now, Won has been thrown into an inheritance tug-of-war. With his brilliant mind, innate grace, and captivating charm, he has everything but lacks common sense when dating. Sa-rang makes the world brighter with just her smile. She is thrilled to land a job at the King Hotel, where she had some of her happiest times as a child. She must now put those sweet memories away and mature quickly to face the frequent workplace prejudices and misunderstandings that come her way.

1. Episode 1
17 Jun 2023 · 67 min · 7.4/10
Cheon Sa-rang begins her job at King Hotel — despite the occasional hiccups. Gu Won struggles to integrate himself into the family business.
2. Episode 2
18 Jun 2023 · 70 min · 7.2/10
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.
3. Episode 3
24 Jun 2023 · 68 min · 7.4/10
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.
4. Episode 4
25 Jun 2023 · 69 min · 7.8/10
Won navigates his sudden feelings for Sa-rang. Sa-rang begins her new role — putting her closer to Won.
5. Episode 5
1 Jul 2023 · 72 min · 8.0/10
Won's unexpected attempts to get closer to Sa-rang leave her feeling confused. Meanwhile, Won disapproves of Sa-rang's work responsibilities.
6. Episode 6
2 Jul 2023 · 76 min · 7.6/10
Won hurries to Sa-rang during her time of need. After spending the following days together, Won asks her an important question.
7. Episode 7
8 Jul 2023 · 74 min · 7.2/10
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.
8. Episode 8
9 Jul 2023 · 75 min · 9.0/10
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.
9. Episode 9
15 Jul 2023 · 69 min · 9.7/10
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.
10. Episode 10
16 Jul 2023 · 65 min · 9.3/10
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.
11. Episode 11
22 Jul 2023 · 76 min · 9.3/10
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.
12. Episode 12
23 Jul 2023 · 65 min · 9.3/10
Won and Gu Hwa-ran attempt to figure out the future of King Group. Just as Sa-rang and Won's relationship solidifies, an unexpected guest arrives.
13. Episode 13
29 Jul 2023 · 73 min · 9.5/10
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.
14. Episode 14
30 Jul 2023 · 66 min · 9.5/10
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.
15. Episode 15
5 Aug 2023 · 75 min · 9.0/10
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.
16. Episode 16
6 Aug 2023 · 73 min · 9.0/10
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.