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King the Land korean drama review
Dropped 3/16
King the Land
35 people found this review helpful
by white lotus
Jun 26, 2023
3 of 16 episodes seen
Dropped 1
Overall 4.5
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

uhmm not for me

To be honest, the first episode of this drama was nearly unbearable to watch. It felt incredibly awkward, with attempts at humor that ultimately fell flat. The comedic scenes came off as forced, and I found myself cringing more than laughing. I mean, that awkward silence during Cheon Sa Rang’s interview? It lingered so long that I honestly thought my Wi-Fi was acting up!

The second episode was an improvement over the first, but I still didn’t develop any strong feelings about it. While the pacing picked up slightly, the issues persisted, especially with the forced comedy.

One of my biggest pet peeves is how the main leads always seemed to “accidentally” end up in the same place at the same time. For instance, in one scene, they stood just two meters apart in a hotel lobby, only to walk away simultaneously for the sake of a slow-motion effect. Then there was that moment in the park, where they were once again only a few meters apart, gazing at the same city skyline. Why that park? Is it supposed to hold some significance? There are plenty of other vantage points to enjoy the skyline! And let’s not forget the balcony scene where they were miraculously standing outside their hotel rooms at the same time.

This kind of plot device feels incredibly outdated. I could tolerate it if it happened occasionally, but not every episode.

As for the characters, I can’t offer much insight since I only watched three episodes. However, based on what I’ve seen so far, they haven’t left a lasting impression on me.

Sadly, this drama just doesn’t work for me. But if you find enjoyment in it, I’m genuinely happy for you!
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