Business Proposal

사내 맞선 ‧ Drama ‧ 2022
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urmiii
1 people found this review helpful
Jun 4, 2024
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

Sweet cozy romcom

it was full of cliches, but cliches are cliche for a reason lol
it'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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lvrs.rock
1 people found this review helpful
May 4, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 7.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

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.

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mindlessmill
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 12, 2024
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 7.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
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Ha Ru is the female Clark Kent

This was the perfect pallet cleanser. A K Drama amuse bouche. After being sucked into so heavier storylines, this was the best way to refresh the mind. Going into this drama, you have to set the bar low. The cliches are abundant and loud. The characters aren't all relatable but they do offer some quirky moments.

Our FL is using a wig (which looked more like extensions) and some blush to trick out ML chaebol into thinking she is someone else. If you are willing to overlook this, then you should be good to go for the remainder of the series. If not, put it on hold, as this train leaves the station and doesn't come back.

Again, I appreciate how light the storyline and characters are. The darkest moments are when they talk about Tae Moo's parents but even then, they glaze over it comparison to what other dramas tend to do. I do feel the ending was rushed and strange but when you think about it being only 12 episodes, it's clear they preferred to wrap things up quickly and provide more screen time for other things.

I'm very shocked at the high rating but I think it shows that sometimes, we want our dramas to be a complete escape of fluff and cringey behavior. That's what this is.

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klystron13
1 people found this review helpful
May 15, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

It's okay to be Cliche sometimes

If I had to explain this drama in one word then it would be "Cliched" . You might found every cliched romantic element in this drama. Someone might find plot similarities among "Married,not Dating" ,"What's wrong with secretary Kim" ,"1% of everything" etc. A self obsessed,filthy rich,highly educated boss, some legal agreements regarding marraige,not so rich employee under that handsome boss(protagonist),happy second lead couple,confessions while drunk; actually the most common elements of a romantic Kdrama could be found here. Yes!! it is justified since it is the cliche one .

Obviously compromisations were made in the cinematography otherwise it couldn't get such ratings from respected other reviewers. Similarities in the plot might be found,like feeling romantic beside Han river,enjoying inside an amusement park. It is not a new thing for Kdramas. The way it was plotted , fresh warm romance could be found in ,either beside a beach or in a gloomy rainy day.So you might feel refreshed after watching such moments and would love to fell for your beloved once again. BUT END OF THE DAY YOU CANT SKIP ANY EPISODES . I have found this most cliched Kdrama a binge worthy one.

There are a lot of comic reliefs in this drama greatly weaved with some steamy intimate scenes as well. Importantly we have seen Kim Se Jeong in The Uncanny Counter as a tough actress ,it was balanced properly with her tenderness in acting in this drama .

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Cire_Nhoj
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 15, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Must watch Romcom KDrama

Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.

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Marina
1 people found this review helpful
Feb 11, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 7.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
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Clichés, clichés and more clichés

Very fun drama to watch on days when you don't want to tire your mind with heavy and dramatic stories. Classic romantic kdrama with rich ceo ML and ordinary girl FL. And of course there is a 2nd ML just not interesting as it usually is. And as I said in the title, it's very cliche story, but done right so it doesn't get to boring personally.
What I didn't like is how toxic dating is. ML forces FL into relationship (literally by contract lol), forcefully kisses her without consent and its a classic narcissistic guy who changes because of her. The second romantic pair also doesn't sit right with me. They have one night stand, comunication is of course nowhere to be seen and engaged within 2 months!
Not rewatching any time soon tho. It gets repetitive after a while. Good thing it only has 12ep, not 16. But overall, it's a fun drama.

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Nyy010
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 22, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
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Enjoyable to watch

This was the kind of series that grabbed me from the very beginning. The characters main characters were mostly likable, and if they were not, you got to like them as the series continued. Hyo Seop and Se Jeong have a great blend of chemistry in watching their strange relationship develop and become strong in the second half of the drama.
The supporting cast fits rather well, but I did find some annoyance in the character of Yeong Seo. No criticism of In Ah, she plays her part well and is a perfect fit with Min Gue. In fact, their relationship is even more believable than the main characters.
The overall story is rather good, surrounded by a little mystery. As usual, there are a few antagonists they do their best to keep everyone apart.
Deok Hwa always plays a part you hate, but also enjoy at the same time. He never disappoints at being the thorn in the side of a happy story. Thankfully, even he isn't as bad as he could have been.
I think my only complaint is the series is that it was rushed at the end. The last episode you kind of get whiplash with them skipping ahead two years and not really showing the stories come together. You kind of wanted to see Da Gu give his blessing to his grandson's marriage, as well as showing his respect toward Ha Ri, but you never see him again after he goes to the United States for medical treatment. It just seems it could have been a bit more with everyone together, even showing them actually get married ... but it doesn't happen.
Other than that, it still is extremely enjoyable and gives a happy ending to all who deserves it. Great acting with a great story to match.

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Tanky Toon
1 people found this review helpful
Jun 29, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5
Finally, after a decade, this drama trumped my previous favorite Korean drama. It contains all my favorite tropes: Rich man/poor woman, Cold man/warm woman, Contract Relationship, Enemies to Lovers. It's like WWWSK without the annoying secondary couple. Ahn Hyo Seop gives Lee Young Joon vibes as Kang Tae Moo, and is quirky as the workaholic and aloof chaebol. But Kim Se Jeong is amazing as the duplicitous Shin Ha Ri who pretends to be her BFF to get her said BFF out of blind dates. Kim Se Jeong is adorable as the ardent food researcher and funny as the fake Young Seo and she plays both characters well.

The situations that Ha Ri find herself in are hilarious and Tae Moo's unusual responses to her antics make for comedy gold. ABP is rom-com done right, and is lighthearted despite all the clichés. The secondary couple isn't too shabby either, and their story is also endearing. Other characters are also multi-dimensional, and I especially liked Tae Moo's grandfather who is a hoot. Love, love this drama.

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Shelfleigh
1 people found this review helpful
May 18, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10

Mood Boosting Fun Time

If you're looking for a mood boosting fun time, you've come to the right place!

❤ I'm pretty sure you will see a picture of Ahn Hyo Seop and Kim Se Jeong if you look up the word "chemistry" in the dictionary. Also probably Kim Min Gue and Seol In Ah. All of these actors had spades of chemistry with each other, and I was here for it.

❤ The friendships between the characters were literally everything. I loved how the best friends of the main characters have their own utterly beautiful romance.

❤ Kim Se Jeong as Shin Ha Ri was riveting. Someone likened her to Emma Stone, and I 100% agree. She played Ha-ri with such charm and vulnerability that I couldn't help but fall in love with the actress and the character.

❤ The supporting cast was absolutely brilliant. Even the characters with little screen time somehow made their scenes shine.

❤ The last episode was a bit disappointing. I felt like the show back peddled on some of the smart decisions made by characters to make it seem more "drama" filled than it needed to be. I perhaps might have enjoyed it more if I had not been watching it live - I think my expectations became too big with the wait between episodes.

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thequeenofhopes
1 people found this review helpful
Jul 21, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

Hilarious office romance

Hilarious office rom-com and the spiritual successor to “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?” A woman goes on a marriage-prospective blind date with a chaebol heir in place of her friend, with the intent to scare him off. The man is 100% work-focused and figures that if he just marries the first woman he meets, then he won’t have to waste time on further blind dates, right? Additional complication: He’s the president of the company she actually works for at her day job, which means that they could run into each other at…any…time. Cue “avoid him at all costs” hijinks.

The female lead is hilarious. The secondary couple is equally, if not more adorable than the lead couple, and I could happily set up camp and live in the secondary male lead’s dimples. Friendship between the female lead and her absolute warrior queen BFF is affirming and life-giving and makes me appreciate my empowering female friends so very much. The male lead’s drama-loving (and drama-causing) grandpa is my favorite, and I would pay a substantial amount of actual money to see an entire special episode consisting solely of scenes between Drama Grandpa and Chaotic Female Lead.

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Jalvi_2812
2 people found this review helpful
Apr 10, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 7.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

All well that ends well

Business Proposal is your typical office rom-com with employee boss love affair that starts on a wrong note, but eventually gets synched by the end. What works with Business proposal are the characters, and I mean both the couples.

I won't say this is the best rom-com in the recent times that I have seen, given that there were innumerable cliche points, however Business proposal still proves to be effective with it's charming characters and the comedy moments that happens time and time again.

Kim Se Jeong was too good and adorable to watch. The drama didn't only shown relationship of a couple, but a strong bromance and womance throughout the show. The soundtrack was decent that matched well with the moments.

To summarise, Business Proposal is a delightful drama that minimizes weighty issues and major conflicts in favor of a comfortable plot and endearing characters. Plus, there are two lead couples worth rooting for. Although it's not the best I have seen, but it's worth a watch.

My Rating : 7.5/10

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elle tsu
2 people found this review helpful
Apr 13, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Best Rom Com Ever.....Very cute and funny. So many cliche tropes but they executed it well. the Kang Tae moo is confindence and cold but not rude....the posture and gesture is very CEO like, AHS really pay attention to the detail... although sometimes i feel he should loosen up a little. Shin hari is brave and not dumb, she really carried the show. her facial expression is great
everything about the cast is great. i can feel their chemistry and friendship on or off the screen. i just wish they added more episodes to make a better ending.
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