If you want a cliché rom-com then watch A Bussiness Proposal
This kdrama was a must watch when the trailer came out, everyone was talking about it and it's the usual rom-com clichés we all enjoy from time to time, myself included.And I enjoyed it, a lot.
Some things were a bit too much sometimes thought. I love Ahn Hyo Seop's acting and he did a great job as Tae Moo but sometimes it was a bit awkward and he really felt like he was plaing a character, even in the drama, which isn't exactly good since he's supposed to be that character.
Kim Se Jeong played an amazing Hari and Young Seo's best friend. Watching, I really felt like they were friends for a long time. Both Se Jeong and Seol In Ah played their characters to a T.
Kim Min Gue, as usual, played an awesome Cha Sung Hoon, and had great chemistry, both with Hye Seop and In Ah.
The second lead couple had amazing chemistry and maybe they should've more screentime.
The main cast was really good overall and I totally recommend watching this kdrama.
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Done before, but we still love it
There's not much to say about this drama, honestly (I say, as I write an essay about it). It's your classic rom-com format with a bunch of clichés thrown in it and, yet, it's difficult to dislike this drama. It's not revolutionary by any means, but it's still a nice love story, with endearing characters and, well, I think clichés are so famous and utilized for a reason. They just work, and combined with the lighthearted plot, it becomes a very easy watch.Ever since I saw Ahn Hyoseop in The Abyss I liked him and decided to follow his career more closely. All I can say is that I was not disappointed. He and the other actors are good in their performances and have good chemistry with one another. Aside from the main couple (which I obviously loved), I really enjoyed seeing the friendship between Hari and Youngseo. Finally a good female friendship where there's no rivalry between them. They are sweet and truely support each other. I guess I can say the same about Taemoo and Sunghoon, since in a lot of dramas two dudes end their friendship beacuse they like the same woman or something like that. In fact, this drama feels very refreshing since there's not really love triangles and a lot of the misunderstandings are solved quickly, without that usual unnecessary drag.
Another smart choice was actually making the drama with only 12 episodes. Unlike even other romance shows, this drama didn't really have a secondary plot or something else developing in the background. It was basically solely focused on the relationships between the characters, so they really had no material to make a full 16 episode show. Still, there were a few episodes after the main couples gets together that feel a bit boring, but they gain traction again towards the end.
There were also a few other things that bothered me a bit. I think some characters and subplots didn't receive proper closure, such as Youngseo's cousin and the whole thing with Yoora and Minwoo. Besides that, the ending itself was kinda disappointing. Taemoo and Hari did everything to not have to get separated and stay together, just for them to get separated anyway in the end. Not to mention the time skip, which just feel so overdone and lazy at this point.
There's also some other minor neative points in this show, although they're very common in dramas in general, like women waiting for the man to take the initiative and seek them first, cringy CGI, rejection portayed not as a "no", but as a "try a bit harder and I might say yes", or the RIDICULOUS amount of alcohol people consume in dramas. This one, in particular, I feel like happened at least once per episode and there was constantly someone getting drunk in the story. Please can we just stop condoning unhealthy habits like this or playing it off as cute or as a joke?
Still, I digress, because I think these negative points were pretty minor, specially in comparison with the positive ones. The only people who, I think, should not watch Business Proposal are the ones who either hate rom-coms or clichés. Otherwise, this drama will probably pleasy the majority of the public.
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Fast, Funny, and Full of Chemistry
Business Proposal (2022) is a perfect pick if you want a quick, hilarious rom-com that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Episode one features one of the most iconic scenes in K-drama history. The pacing is fast and binge-friendly, keeping the story engaging with minimal filler. While the ending feels rushed and leaves a few loose ends, it still delivers enough emotional payoff. The ML1–FL1 pairing is excellent, with strong chemistry that carries the show. Overall, it’s a fun, feel-good drama that succeeds through charm, humor, and great lead dynamics. Personally, it serves as a reminder to be more attentive to the small details.Was this review helpful to you?
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After he likes her it’s over
This is just my opinion but after they both know they like each other the story kinda dies, it just the same thing over and over again, it gets boring. There’s nothing wrong with cliché, but I couldn’t find any other intriguing reason to keep watching and they just lost the sparkle. I think it could have been great with a little more background story or something more interesting to make them actually fall in love, because it honestly just looked like he fell in love with her out of nowhere, it was not a built relationshipWas this review helpful to you?
A RomCom that knows what it's doing
Do you remember the first romcom you watched/read? That heady feeling, that foolish grin, the rolling of the eyes at absurd behaviour, going weak in the knees at the first confession of love?Business Proposal brings all of that back. Sure, it's not the most original of plots. If viewed under a magnifying glass, you'll spot a couple of problematic stereotypes and narratives. But, the show is SO fun, so self-aware, so well-acted, you will let all the loopholes and problems slide. Just this once.
Though a romcom, what really stood out for me was the female friendship. Pure chaos and full of unyielding loyalty as young women best friendships are meant to be. I think I probably got hooked to the show because of that (and the Rachel & Samantha scene. Holy God, that scene is the OG of all meet cutes)
A Business Proposal is a cliched romcom that knows what its doing. Give it a watch when you're feeling down and let Shin Ha-Ri lift your spirits!
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Another CEO meets pretty girl next door love story
Nothing new with the plot, a too serious CEO and the crazy but pretty girl next door found each other through unique situation and managed to fall in love and somehow made it work.I also like that there are some minor love story on the side to keep the viewers entertained and interested. Out of the four couples, three pairs managed to have their version of happy ending.
Good actors with matching good OST. It's really good to watch, pretty entertaining.. I just feel that the final episode was rushed. This show is a pretty entertaining journey with a bit mediocre ending
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Back to the drama, it was proven to be very good, they really did a really good job. The story was absolutely cliche, that rich man and poor woman story, but the actors chemistry just unquestionable, the editing superb, the soundtrack is a perfect fit that eventually makes me so attached to characters and also this drama only has 12 episode, so everything is solid.
This show makes me laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh and gave me goosebump everytime the romantic scenes take places and...
...... it's just a great guilty pleasure.
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Worth the hype?
Honestly, i went into this drama knowing it’s a going to be cliche story and don’t me wrong i like those but for some reason i didn’t like this as much. For me, the second lead couple are so MUCH better than the main lead couple. They seem to have more chemistry than the main lead couple. In my opinion, I didn’t like the acting of the male lead in this drama. I feel like they are try to make this actor more “serious” and “scary” in a way but those scenes were cringey. I mean i should expected that from a cliche drama i guess. Also, don’t me wrong, im not trying to say the actor isn’t good at acting. Personally, i’m a fan of his other dramas he has done and liked his acting in those dramas but i feel like he wasn’t right for this role. The storyline was all over the place as well.Was this review helpful to you?
Fun for everyone!
Though this drama is very heavy on clichés, it has perfected them. Purposely going for clichés, the writers have achieved a fun, lighthearted show that viewers can enjoy. At times it can be annoying e.g. not recognising the FL but it’s still fun since it helps to provide fun awakes moments in the plot. As I write the word fun for the thousandth time in this review, I’m sure you get the gist. There’s no other way to describe it. One of the best drama's of the year for sure.The highlight of the drama is most certainly the second leads, who provide a less cliché experience for viewers, balancing the show out well. They’re most certainly a fan favourite. If you’re considering watching, it’s an easy drama to follow along overall and I’m certain you will like it.
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Hits all the right spots
Here's a drama to binge watch with some warm tea and cold ice cream.If you take into consideration that it is based on a webtoon, they did a really good job, the cast is endearing, nothing really tragic happens, it's a very easy watch and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
You can see all the plots, subplots coming a mile away, they hit all the possible cliches known to Dramaland and needless to say it's not my favourite type of drama, but it's such an easy watch, that I enjoyed it.
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Sweet cozy romcom
it was full of cliches, but cliches are cliche for a reason lolit's a fun light watch.
really enjoyed the friendship among characters, also loved how chill gramps was. i liked the main couples story but second couple stole my heart.
it's good for when you are in mood of some wholesome romcom, get yourself a cosy blanket and hot coco for a top tier experience XD
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Super fun!!!
You will surely be excited to watch every episodes and every episodes are worth it. Personally for me, I like how their acting skills are evolving from episode to another. Especially the whole cast. They're the best. I really appreciate how every role are being acted quiet amazingly by each cast and is being highlighted in every episodes. Even those short appearances, the food truck actor, the teenager that helped Ha-ri, or the ajumma who served food during their date. Honestly, the chemistry on or off-screen of the main couples are cute. You could see them being comfortable and supporting each other. There's no dull moment on set. Really love this type of drama.Was this review helpful to you?
