Despite debuting with a high rating, "King the Land," starring Lee Junho and YoonA, received backlash from the audience.
Keep on reading to know what happened.
Is It True? Viewers Struggle to Enjoy 'King the Land' Due to Poor Directing & Script Writing
On June 17, fans and viewers officially witnessed the highly-anticipated tandem of 2023 Lee Junho and YoonA through the drama "King the Land."
In an open forum online, some viewers expressed their sentiments about the series.
"King the Land" recorded a high rating of 5.1 percent on its pilot episode. Though it gained an impressive viewership rating for its premiere, the drama fell short on the anticipation built by the teasers.
On the bright side, the cast did not disappoint with their top-notch acting and amazing chemistry. Lee Junho and YoonA gave impressive performances, and even the supporting actors delivered immersive acting.
However, no matter how impressive the talented lineup is, "King the Land" episode 1 felt much like a slow-burn. There were scenes that the audiences did not like, and considered some cliches in the scenes.
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Some viewers are blaming the writer and the director of the series as some parts of the episodes aimed for comedy but ended up making some viewers cringe.
'King the Land' Episode 1 Fails to Impress Some Viewers
Specifically, Korean viewers agreed that the pilot episodes "felt old," despite the writer being a newbie in the show business. Also, it has been said that the lackluster banter between the characters went on to prove the cliche scenes in the rom-com genre.
Here's what the people are saying about the drama:
"'King the Land' episode 1 felt old and not the most entertaining. I don't think it's going to take off. I feel bad for the talented cast."
"I thought it was great."
"It's been a while since I've watched a drama that lacks both scriptwriting and directing."
"I'm going to keep watching because I trust Lee Junho and Yoona to have chosen a good one (drama)."
"I was looking forward to this drama, but it's missing a lot."
Meanwhile, "King the Land" was able to set a new record for beating "Doctor Cha's" pilot episode rating record.
In addition, "King the Land" episode 2 gained a higher rating with an average score of 7.5 percent.
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