You aren't a K addict if you haven't watched the Netflix series 'King The Land'. Ruling the Netflix charts, this rom-com stars Lee Jun-Ho and Im Yoon-ah in lead roles. The plot revolves around Goo Won, heir of The King Group, a luxury hospitality chain, and Cheon Sa-rang, a passionate hotelier, the 'smile queen' of King Hotel.
The Netflix series features some popular names from the K-world, Nam Gi-ae, Kim Young-ok, Go Won-hee, Kim Jae-won, and Ahn Se-ha to name a few. On the viewership chart, 'King The Land' became the most viewed non-English series on Netflix. Fans just can't get over this one and are eagerly waiting for the makers to announce the second season.
Well, there is no information on whether the makers are even planning to work on a sequel. Till then, we thought of taking you through the lives of the key characters of the series, what are their real names, ages, and showbiz journey.
Popularly known as Junho, he is a singer, dancer, songwriter, and actor. 33-year-old Junho is a member of the South Korean boy band called 2 PM. He made his acting debut in the year 2013 with the South Korean film, Cold Eyes.
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She is lovingly called Yoona by her fans. An actor and singer, Yoon-ah began her career as a singer with the girl group 'Girls' Generation'. The 33-year-old actor made her acting debut with Two Outs In The Ninth Inning in the year 2007.
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Ahn Se-ha is a 37-year-old South Korean actor who plays Gu Won's secretary in the series 'King The Land'. The actor has featured in Korean dramas like 'She Would Never Know', and 'Abyss'.
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The veteran actor whom you commonly spot playing a grandmother is also known as South Korea's 'National Grandma'. The 85-year-old actor has starred in shows like 'Coffee Prince', 'Boys Over Flowers', and 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'.
The 28-year-old actor plays Cheon Sa-rang's best friend and flight attendant working for King Air. She was an idol trainee and made her debut with Fiestar but soon switched to acting.
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As Kang Da-eul, Kim Ga-eun completed the BFF trio. She plays Sa-rang's best friend, working at a duty-free shop affiliated with the King Group.
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Anupam Tripathi, an Indian actor based in South Korea played Prince Samir on the show. The 34-year-old actor has featured in many South Korean tv series and films. He got popular with his role on the show Squid Game.
Another veteran actor from the South Korean industry, Nam Gi-ae plays Gu Won's mother in 'King The Land'. The 61-year-old actor made her acting debut in 1998. She has featured in dramas like Descendants of the Sun, Another Miss Oh, Oh My Venus to name a few.
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King The Land premiered on JTBC on June 17 and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 10.30 (KST). The show made it to Netflix on July 13 and ended up becoming one of the most popular Korean dramas of 2023. Have you watched King The Land yet? Share your reviews with us on our social media handles.
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