As the trending K-drama "King the Land" declined in ratings, viewers started comparing it to Lee Junho's previous hit series "The Red Sleeve."
Keep on reading for details.
'King the Land' Declines in Viewership Ratings
Lee Junho and YoonA's "King the Land" is one of the most anticipated dramas every weekend. Its stellar cast, lighthearted theme, and romantic plot received massive support from the viewers since premiere.
Unfortunately, as the drama began its second half, it seemed to lose its charm as its viewership ratings dropped.
In the data provided, "King the Land" episode 11, which aired on July 22, recorded a significant drop in ratings, falling to 9 percent from its highest score of 12.3 percent in episode 8 and 11.3 percent in episode 10.
Due to the declining ratings, the rom-com drama is said to be gradually losing its appeal.
Is It True? 'King the Land's Storyline Becomes Boring
"King the Land" fans shared their sentiments online, expressing their disappointment with the slow progress of the story and the outdated narrative elements.
Through social media, viewers expressed dismay at the drama's storyline, claiming that it has become boring since the two protagonists confirmed their feelings for each other.
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People then began comparing "King the Land" to "The Red Sleeve" and "Boys Over Flowers," as they voiced their dissatisfaction with the rom-com series for failing to deliver a compelling storyline.
Some labeled the series as "Kiss (the) Land," as there are a lot of kiss scenes, suggesting that it now lacks substance beyond love scenes.
'King the Land' vs. 'The Red Sleeve': Which Lee Junho Drama is Better?
With the continuous drop of "King the Land's" ratings, viewers continue to criticize the storyline of the ongoing drama and compare it to Lee Junho's previous hit series.
- "It's unrealistic and just the typical classic princess and prince charming story."
- "The drama is out of date."
- "I have been re-watching 'The Red Sleeve' for over two years now, but I can't re-watch an episode of 'King the Land.' I am already done seeing kiss scene edits on social media."
- "It's more fun to re-watch 'The Red Sleeve.'"
- "'King the Land' is disappointing. I was looking forward to a special storyline because they announced Lee Junho and YoonA as the leads, but it turned out to be the same old style. The storyline is predictable, this is why I'm losing interest in the drama."
- "The series had nothing else to show, aside from kiss scenes. They think that including love scenes is all it takes to create a drama."
Catch the last two weeks of "King the Land" on JTBC and Netflix. It airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 P.M. (KST).
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