King the Land follows the story of Gu Won (Lee Jun-ho), the heir of King Group, and Cheon Sa-rang (Im Yoon-ah), a cheerful and hardworking employee of King Hotel. The two initially despise each other until things started changing. So, what happened at the end of King the Land?
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the King the Land finale. Read at your own risk!
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King the Land Ending Explained: Why Did Sa-rang Leave King Hotel?
At the ending of King the Land Episode 15, viewers thought that Sa-rang broke up with Gu Won before the latter was supposed to propose to her.
However, the finale reveals that Sa-rang was “done” working at King Hotel, not with her relationship with Gu Won.
Sa-rang reveals to Gu Won that she wants to quit her job at the hotel because what she’s been doing there is not the life she wants. Like Gu Won, she wants to write her own story.
Later on, Sa-rang treats Gu Won’s father to a meal and tells him that she’s quitting so that she could date his son out in the open.
She reveals that after spending time away from Gu Won, she realized that she loves him so much and couldn’t live without him.
And while Gu Won’s father may not be happy about her, she knows she wouldn’t disappoint him. Gu Won’s father responds that that is exactly why he likes her.
Sa-rang also thanks him for allowing her to reach the highest position possible in the hotel, and because of such, she realized what she truly wants.
So, Sa-rang leaves King Hotel and opens her own small hotel called “Hotel Amor”. It’s later revealed that Sa-rang’s business is successful, and not even her friends could get a reservation at her hotel.
Who is Gu Won’s Mother?
One of the biggest mysteries throughout the series is the identity of Gu Won’s mother and what happened to her. From what we know earlier in the show, Gu Won’s mother suddenly disappeared when he was young.
Gu Won does not even remember what his mother looked like, and his father refuses to talk about her. Later on, we find out that his mother is named Han Mi-so, and she’s someone who used to work at King Hotel.
Gu Won’s mother finally appears in the last three episodes of King the Land. It turns out, Gu Won and his father have quite a similar story in their love lives as they fall in love with an employee of King Hotel.
Gu Won’s parents got married, but things ended in a divorce. Gu Won’s mother formed a union and “incited the employees to rebel against the company.” Gu Won’s grandfather took Gu Won hostage to threaten Mi-so.
Thus, Mi-so ultimately decided to leave quietly without a trace to protect Gu Won. Mi-so chooses to appear again and tell the Chairman not to interfere with Gu Won’s life.
She also talks with Gu Won and apologizes for leaving. Gu Won says that he never once resented her, and later on, he hugs his mother.
In the finale, Mi-so attends Gu Won and Sa-rang’s wedding. She meets Hwa-ran and her son Ji-hu and gives the latter a hug. She compliments Hwa-ran for doing a good job raising Ji-hu beautifully.
During the wedding, the Chairman tries to start a conversation with Mi-so, but the latter responds that he should stop acting friendly as if nothing has happened.
The Chairman asks if she wants to get a cup of tea after the wedding, and Mi-so looks at him but doesn’t respond.
What Happened to Everyone Else in King the Land's Ending?
After Hwa-ran loses her position at King Hotel, she tells Gu Won not to think that it’s all over. In the finale, Gu Won tells Hwa-ran not to let Ji-hu live like they did.
While Hwa-ran tells Gu Won not to get smart with her, Gu Won responds that she should not live a lonely life anymore. Hwa-ran ultimately chooses not to send her son back to the US.
As for the members of the Six Siblings, Mr. No finally gets promoted to a department manager at King Hotel, although he emphasizes that he would have wanted to be a head manager. Mr. No also receives a watch from Gu Won.
As for Da-eul, she tells her husband to get a job within the month or she’s really done with him. Their daughter Cho-rong promises that she would keep an eye on him.
Pyeong-hwa and Ro-woon finally get together and become a couple. In Episode 16, they visit Ro-woon’s mother’s grave and attend Gu Won and Sa-rang’s wedding together.
And as for the main lead couple of King the Land, they get their happy ending too.
King the Land Ending: Gu Won and Sa-rang Get Married
The King the Land finale ends with Gu Won and Sa-rang getting married. Gu Won was finally able to propose to Sa-rang at Hotel Amor after his initial plan did not push through.
Gu Won applies as a part-timer at Hotel Amor and Sa-rang hires him. However, Gu Won says that he still has to pass the most important interview.
Gu Won declares that he wants to be with Sa-rang forever. He then kneels, presents a ring, and asks Sa-rang to marry him. Sa-rang accepts his proposal and they declare their love for each other.
On the birthday of Sa-rang’s grandmother, they inform her that they intend to get married. Sa-rang’s grandmother cries and says that’s wonderful.
On the wedding day, the Chairman congratulates Gu Won and wishes that he would live a happy life.
Gu Won and Sa-rang get married, and both of them smile as the episode comes to an end. In the epilogue, we see Sa-rang choosing an outfit for Gu Won.
They share a lovely moment and Sa-rang warns Gu Won that the audience is looking at them. Gu Won snaps his fingers and the curtains close as they kiss.
After all the obstacles and challenges they have been through, Gu Won and Sa-rang get their happy ending in King the Land.
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