In a world of opulence, the VVIP lounge of a renowned hotel becomes the unlikely setting for an intense clash of personalities. Here, a charismatic yet cynically-minded chaebol heir (Lee Jun-ho), known for his distaste for insincerity, finds his latest adversary in the person of a hardworking employee (Im Yoon-ah), who, despite climbing the ranks from intern to esteemed hotelier, never loses her captivating smile. This smile, often borne out of necessity rather than genuine happiness, becomes a point of contention between the two. However, their constant encounters pave the way for an unforeseen romance, a journey they undertake to discover what it truly means to share sincere smiles and laughter, despite the glaring clichés and classic tropes that underpin their Cinderella-like story.
Status: Completed
Main Cast:
Lee Jun-ho
Im Yoon-ah
Director: Im Hyun-wook
Writer: Choi Rom
Network: JTBC
Release Date: June 17, 2023
Release Date (Final Episode): August 6, 2023
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays at 22:30 KST
No. of Episodes: 16
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Korean Title: 킹더랜드
Also Known As: N/A
Source Material: Webtoon
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TV Ratings
| Episode | Date Aired | Rating | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 17, 2023 | 5.075% | 1,119,000 |
| 2 | Jun 18, 2023 | 7.544% | 1,835,000 |
| 3 | Jun 24, 2023 | 9.145% | 2,039,000 |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2023 | 9.645% | 2,331,000 |
| 5 | Jul 1, 2023 | 9.672% | 2,273,000 |
| 6 | Jul 2, 2023 | 12.017% | 2,909,000 |
| 7 | Jul 8, 2023 | 10.607% | 2,521,000 |
| 8 | Jul 9, 2023 | 12.317% | 2,985,000 |
| 9 | Jul 15, 2023 | 10.196% | 2,571,000 |
| 10 | Jul 16, 2023 | 11.303% | 2,616,000 |
| 11 | Jul 22, 2023 | 9.003% | 2,179,000 |
| 12 | Jul 23, 2023 | 10.977% | 2,588,000 |
| 13 | Jul 29, 2023 | 9.388% | 2,318,000 |
| 14 | Jul 30, 2023 | 10.651% | 2,496,000 |
| 15 | Aug 5, 2023 | 11.943% | 2,777,000 |
| 16 | Aug 6, 2023 | 13.789% | 3,404,000 |
| Average | — | 10.204% | 2,435,000 |
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