Lim Yoon-a and Lee Chae-min's Romance Heats Up in 'King the Land', Dominating Ratings
The romantic sparks between Lim Yoon-a and Lee Chae-min are intensifying in the tvN weekend drama 'King the Land'.
In the 5th episode aired on the 6th, Lee Chae-min's sweet gifts aimed at capturing Lim Yoon-a's heart left viewers fluttering. Following an unexpected kiss, Lim Yoon-a confronted Lee Chae-min about the previous night, but he feigned ignorance.
However, Lee Chae-min was later shocked by witness accounts and sought advice from Im Song-jae (Oh Eui-sik) on how to express his growing feelings. Meanwhile, Lee Chae-min's worries deepened with the disappearance of Shin-ha, who was investigating his mother's past.
As they found themselves thinking of each other, Lim Yoon-a and Lee Chae-min grew closer through shared meals. Lim Yoon-a felt a sense of accomplishment seeing Lee Chae-min enjoy the chicken soup she prepared, while Lee Chae-min's heart was undeniably swayed by her presence.
Despite Kang Moo-joo's (Kang Han-na) jealous attempts to separate them, Lim Yoon-a's exceptional culinary skills captivated not only Lee Chae-min but also Prince Jesan (Choi Gwi-hwa), winning her favor. Lee Chae-min, smitten by Lim Yoon-a's inner beauty, offered gifts and apologized for the previous night's mishap. A subsequent accidental closeness between the two further heightened anticipation for their romance.
The episode achieved an average viewership rating of 11.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 10.8% nationwide, securing the top spot among all channels, including terrestrial broadcasters, in its timeslot. The drama also dominated the 2049 key demographic ratings, proving its immense popularity.
The romance between Lim Yoon-a and Lee Chae-min will continue in the 6th episode of 'King the Land', airing tonight (7th) at 9:10 PM on tvN.
Lim Yoon-a debuted in 2002 as a member of SM Entertainment's new group 'Girls' Generation' and has since actively pursued a successful acting career, taking on leading roles in numerous projects. She is recognized as a versatile entertainer with both acting prowess and stunning visuals. Furthermore, she continues to enjoy widespread popularity both domestically and internationally as a successful solo singer.