King the Land 킹더랜드
A hotelier who must smile for a living and an heir allergic to fake smiles — a five-star rom-com that turned two real luxury resorts into the fictional King Hotel.
Why fans make the trip
You can sleep inside this one. The King Hotel is stitched from two real properties fans can visit for a staycation, a spa day or just a very cinematic lobby coffee.
Where it was filmed
01 · Jung-gu, Incheon
Paradise City Resort →“The resort's glossy interiors played the King Hotel — the lobby, pools and art pieces all appear on screen.”
Incheon Airport Maglev or free shuttle from Terminal 1 (about 5–10 min).
02 · Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Aston House (Grand Walkerhill) →“Walkerhill's hillside grounds and banquet spaces stood in for the hotel's grandest occasions.”
Subway Line 5 to Gwangnaru or Line 2 to Gangbyeon, then the Walkerhill shuttle or a short taxi.
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