King the Land has made its mark on South Korean television and Netflix in just under a month since its premiere. The show also seems to have worked wonders on its lead stars, YoonA and Junho, as multiple reports suggest they are dating. Their on-screen chemistry is already a huge hit among fans who are shipping them together, hoping the rumors are true. Let’s look at all the details surrounding YoonA and Junho’s dating rumors and explore more about King the Land on Netflix.
Exploring YoonA and Junho’s dating rumors
According to media insider rumors, YoonA and Junho started dating each other before filming for King the Land. Speculations around their close relationship began when the two 33-year-olds appeared together as co-hosts on MBC’s Gayo Daejejeon in 2021.
On the music show, YoonA and Junho performed a stunning romantic performance of ‘Senorita,’ leaving their fans wanting more. It’s unsurprising that their on-screen chemistry in King the Land has clearly worked in their favor, even if the dating rumors are untrue.
On the morning of July 3, the King the Land stars’ dating rumors circulated, and both YoonA and Junho’s management agencies responded. YoonA’s agency, SM Entertainment, and Junho’s agency, JYP Entertainment, initially stated that they were looking into the reports. They had not confirmed any relationship between the two stars.
As the rumors continued circulating, the agencies denied the dating speculations a few hours later. SM Entertainment clarified that YoonA and Junho were merely close friends, while JYP Entertainment stated that the dating rumors were “groundless” after confirming with Junho.
YoonA and Junho’s careers
Even before achieving widespread fame through King the Land on Netflix, YoonA and Junho have had prolific careers in the South Korean entertainment industry. YoonA, whose original name is Im Yoon-Ah, rose to fame as a member of the hit girl group Girls’ Generation.
She has showcased her musical abilities and made a name for herself in the acting industry. Alongside commendable performances in dramas like Love Rain and The King in Love, YoonA also has several TV advertisements deals in her belt.
Junho, whose real name is Lee Jun-Ho, is also a big name in South Korean music. He gained popularity as a member of the hit boy band 2PM. He used his success in music to venture into the world of acting with noteworthy performances like in The Red Sleeve.
All details about King the Land
King the Land originally premiered on JTBC on June 17, 2023, and later became available for streaming on TVING in South Korea and Netflix.
The K-drama revolves around the story of Goo Won (Junho), who is the heir of The King Group, a luxury hotel conglomerate, who was thrown into an inheritance war, and Cheon Sa-rang (YoonA), a hotelier who always has a smile on her face till she meets Goo Won.
The show has already achieved a lot in terms of viewership ratings in South Korean television. While it started with a 5% nationwide audience share, according to Nielsen Korea, King the Land’s most recent episode (#6) gained over 12%.
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