The premiere of the new romantic comedy drama series 'King the Land', starring Yoona and Lee Junho, received significant criticism from viewers.

The show, which aired on June 17th on JTBC, left many disappointed after its first episode.

Despite having a talented cast, viewers felt that the drama portrayed the hotelier profession in an outdated and stereotypical manner, making it seem behind the times.

Several comments from viewers expressed their dissatisfaction:

"The script was poorly written, giving it a cliched rom-com feel reminiscent of early 2000s dramas."

"It seemed like the writer took all the problematic aspects of dramas from the 2000s and condensed them into this show."

"I was expecting a fresh take on a cliched plot, but it definitely didn't meet my expectations."

"As someone who works at a hotel, I was furious."

"The only scene I enjoyed was when the two main characters first met. The writer didn't do a good job overall."

"It's been a while since I've seen a drama this bad, so it was somewhat refreshing in that sense."

"Watching this show gave me the feeling that I was watching something from 20 years ago, just with better resolution."

In 'King the Land', the story revolves around Goo Won (played by Junho), who is the heir of a luxury hotel conglomerate, and Cheon Sa Rang (played by Yoona), a hotelier known for her constant smile until she meets Goo Won.

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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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