Girls’ Generation’s YoonA has talked about her upcoming role in “King the Land” as the smiling Cheon Sa Rang!
JTBC's “King the Land” will tell the story of the unlikely romance between Gu Won (2PM's Lee Junho), a chaebol heir who can't stand fake smiles, and the ever-smiling Cheon Sa Rang (Girls' Generation's YoonA), who falls for becomes known as the “queen of smiles” while working at the King Hotel.
On why she chose to star in this highly-anticipated upcoming drama, YoonA shared, “I normally enjoy romantic comedies, and since my last work was in the noir genre, I thought it would be nice to greet viewers with a brighter and more joyful image with my project. following. I also chose [this drama] because she reminded me of how many people liked her when she played proactive characters with bright personalities. The fact that it is set against a hotel VVIP lounge as the background also had a unique charm.”
To the point where she is known as the “queen of smiles”, Cheon Sa Rang constantly flashes a friendly smile. However, there is actually a hidden story behind why she can't help but smile in any situation, which is closely related to the King Hotel.
YoonA talked about this aspect of her character, commenting, “For Cheon Sa Rang, the King Hotel is a place filled with childhood memories. When I had to smile or work as a hotelier, I acted by constantly thinking of Cheon Sa Rang's sincere heart and meaning to the King Hotel.”
She continued, “Although she has many other sides, Cheon Sa Rang is someone who does her job incredibly well and has responsibility and a sense of duty, so I worked hard to make sure those aspects were displayed well.”
Lastly, YoonA chose a key point that viewers are looking forward to, saying, “There are all kinds of fun in ‘King the Land,’ from comedic elements to sweet romance. In particular, seeing Cheon Sa Rang discover her true smile and the cute side of the cold Gu Won who transforms after meeting Cheon Sa Rang will leave lasting impressions. Also, since we had a lot of location shots, you should expect the visual aesthetic.”
“King the Land” premieres on June 17 at 10:30 p.m. KST. check the teaser
