Spotlight: Why King the Land Deserves More Love

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S1 E13 / Kristi Rose and Amy Boyles join me to take a look at King the Land, a romcom that doesn’t get enough attention–at least that’s our opinion.

😠💕 We dive into the enemies to lovers trope that blossomed into a steadfast relationship, and we break down why we were absolutely rooting for Gu Won and Sa Rang, played by Lee Jun Ho and Im Yoon Ah.

🏢🎭 Beyond the romance, we unpack the drama’s deeper themes—ambition, authenticity versus pretense, and the tough realities of working in the service industry from the ground up.  We also laugh a lot and recall our favorite scenes. 

👑 So if you’re looking for a romcom that brings romance, humor,  and found family, but has a noticeable *lack* of white trucks of doom, serial killers, and amnesia, King the Land might be just what you’re looking for. 

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Currently Watching/Plan to Watch (with some spoilers):

Amy: Goblin, Destined with You, Grosse Point Garden Society

Kristi: The Potato Lab, When Life Gives you Tangerines 

Sara: The Potato Lab, Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle

Amy Boyles: https://amyboylesauthor.com

Kristi Rose: Kristi Rose: https://kristirose.net/ and https://kristirosebooks.com

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