
Call me old or old-fashioned but sometimes the best stuff is the stuff that’s tried and true. It’s been awhile since I’ve had a good classic Hallyu rom-com, the kind of love-hate with opposites attract and plenty of implausible coincidences. Upcoming K-drama King the Land is primed to hit that sweet spot and it seems to be leaning into that sweet cheesiness all the way in the promos. New stills and posters continue the trend of Yoona being the Cinderella hotel employee with her earnest hardworking positivity that melts the cold hard bravado of Junho as the rich heir. Perhaps a decade earlier I would roll my eyes but these two have earned their cred and if they want to be adorable together onscreen I’m all for it.
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