Will we soon see an American version of King the Land?

According to a recent report by Variety, the hit K-drama King the Land is set to be remade in the U.S.!

The remake will be led by Janice Chua, the producer behind the hit movie Crazy Rich Asians. Fans are already curious about how the Hollywood version will capture the magic of the original drama.

Originally aired in 2023, King the Land follows the story of Goo Won, a man who can’t stand fake smiles, and Cheon Sarang, a hotel employee known as the "Smile Queen" who must always put on a cheerful face.

Together, they search for a day when they can truly smile at King the Land, the dream VVIP lounge for hoteliers.

Starring 2PM’s Lee Junho and Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, the drama was a massive success, reaching a peak nationwide viewership rating of 13.8% (according to Nielsen Korea).

So far, there’s no news on the cast or release date, but fans are already wondering—who will take on the roles of Goo Won and Cheon Sarang in Hollywood?

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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