It’s Great Until You Decide to Rewatch It…
Loved this show when I first watched it (now I wonder how…)Rewatched it a couple of days ago and I just shouldn’t have. It has quickly shifted from a show I love to a show I used to love.
Why?
The romance/chemistry between the ML and FL is actually LACKING in many ways. They have no chemistry and a rewatch will show you that.
The second ML and FL were quite good BUT the romance could use more work as well.
I honestly don’t know how I feel about this after rewatching, but I’ll say it’s a show you should only watch ONCE!
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Cute Contract Show
BUSINESS PROPOSAL (2022) is a Korean romance drama. It is heart warming story about two unlikely characters who find love, but the friendships in this show were some of the sweetest kdrama portrayals, and although the family relationships often took back burner, the family dynamics were sweet as well.This show was a romantic drama, but is often very funny and laughable. Some of the side characters are very colorful and enjoyable, especially Ha-ri's bestie and coworkers.
While at times this series does have some controversial aspects with regards to female treatment by males, it's not something viewers won't expect or find too extreme either, though I did lower my rating a bit.
"In disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up to a blind date to scare him away. But plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO - and makes a proposal."
Overall, this is a touching, heart-warming show that is also very short (only 12 episodes) compared to the usual 16-25. Definitely worth a watch for fans of romance and kdrama.
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An Engaging Love and Ambition Story
"A Business Proposal" takes you on a captivating journey of love and ambition. The drama brings the characters to life in a perfect way, making their stories relatable and compelling. The chemistry between Tae-moo and Hari is especially engaging, with Tae-moo's heartfelt expressions of love melting hearts and making him incredibly charming.I loved how Hari helps Tae-moo heal from his past, showing the power of love in overcoming challenges. It's heartwarming to see their bond grow stronger and bring positivity into their lives.
The friendship between Young-seo and Hari is also touching. They're always there for each other, providing support and comfort through thick and thin.
As a fan of the original webtoon, I wished they included the honeymoon part in the drama, but even without it, the overall experience was satisfying and left me wanting more.
After "True Beauty," "A Business Proposal" has become my second most favorite drama. The adaptation of the webtoon, the lovely chemistry between the leads, and the exploration of love and ambition make it a captivating watch.
In conclusion, "A Business Proposal" is an engaging drama that beautifully blends love and ambition. The wonderful chemistry between the leads and the heartwarming friendships make it a must-watch. Whether you're a fan of the webtoon or simply looking for a captivating romance, "A Business Proposal" is definitely worth your time.
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a good intro into kdramas...
What a cute drama! Although I was dissatisfied with some of the chemistry, I did enjoy this when I was watching. Strangely enough this felt like twelve 30 minute episodes rather than twelve hour long episodes. I can't even confidently say that it this would've improved if it followed the sixteen episode format. I suppose it just feels like this because of the way it didn't flesh anything out besides the mains ? It doesn't feel like a well rounded story but I understand that its supposed to be a short series so it makes sense.
The soundtrack itself is so good?? I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. There's so many good songs in the soundtrack that I found myself liking over two thirds of the song choices, which is pretty rare for me.
I really do think this is the perfect drama for someone that is just getting into kdramas. Its lighthearted, adorable editing, great soundtrack with a cute story. Overall, a simplified joy.
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TOP 1 DRAMA OF ALL TIME
i watched it bcuz of the viral video of Samantha and Rachel on Twitter and how people called Sejeong "Korean Emma Stone" i just had to watch it.. i have wacthed this drama 6 times in total; myself 2 times and other times with my freinds and siblings to rec them. ive made almost 10 people watch it haha... i didnt thought thier chemistry would be good enough as im an manhwa fan who had read the manhwa of this. And when the poster came out i was so hopeless about this drama and thought it would be plain boring... but damn they proved me wrong. it was so funny it gave me another reason to live, i loved the cast, the plots, the scenes, the osts, etc at the top!!! definitely the best kdrama of 2022Was this review helpful to you?
Wholesome Kdrama
I’ve been a fan of Sejeong so I was so excited to hear about her new drama. I may be biased but this was so cute and heartwarming! The friendships between the two males leads and females leads were adorable. This definitely brings me back to when I first watched kdramas.It has that cheesyness and cliches that all of them do but done in the right way. Sejeongs acting was phenomenal! She played such a bright character so well. Let’s not forgot about her iconic lines!
Of course like everyone else… I agree that the ending was rushed. Like what ever happened to the grandpa? Other than that I really enjoyed the drama :)
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Well, despite not really feeling like I fully embraced this K-drama, I really did enjoy it. I do not watch and enjoy many Korean romance dramas, which is the reason. Surprise, right? But still, I would say I enjoyed it on a minimal level. It definitely had an old-fashioned, romantic K-drama vibe, which I kind of love.The fact that I dislike tricking someone I am dating and that it was glaringly obvious that his girlfriend and his employee are the same person are two major reasons why I may not have enjoyed this drama to the fullest. You cannot tell me that wigs and makeup, especially the kind that was applied to the lead female character, will completely alter someone's appearance. I suppose I really cannot say because it might change in some circumstances. But like I said earlier, it is actually a good K-drama.
Consequently, this is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys Korean romantic comedies.
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Hilarious
So I am relatively new to the kdrama scene but I am aware of Clichés in romance and got the idea of this tv show playing into them.The first episode was hialrious, and to be honest there were a lot of comical scenes later on as well. The main actress is very fun and the male lead is protrayed to be just as she percieves him too, an individual full of entitlement.
I do think there are points in which the show lacks, there were some unresolved plot points that would have been nice to see but if you are looking for a laugh and maybe some second hand embarrassment this show is great.
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Very cliche but amazing well made and fun
The cast are amazing for this. Everyone got great lines and delivery and the situation is sometimes so out of this world,you just have to sit and watch everything unfold into madness lolI'm surprised these well put together shows and also very popular shows don't get more seasons but I'm sure there more stories they can tell but I guess they don't over stay their welcome.
But I do enjoy this one a lot. The main 4 cast members are amazing.
Looking forward seeing more stuff about all of them.
I've already seen the other brother in other stuff already.
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A Must Watch
A great RomCom.Comedy: Well written/acted/presented comedy scenes.
Story: is good. A simple well known story. They did not try to do too much with the story. Kept it simple. Sometimes less is more. For this show it was more than enough.
Acting: Very good. Especially FL. Supporting Female Actress was a good find.
ML did a decent job to carry the show.
Seo Hye Won was funny as hell. I rewatched her scenes few times. Cute and Funny.
ScreenPlay: Very well done.
Love the show.
This is one of the show I thought it could have more episodes.
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Just let some things go and you will enjoy.
Business proposal is a fun, yet frustrating rom-com. The writing is good but at times it gets in the way of the bright, entertaining cast.In the entire series, main actress Se-Jeong (Shin-Hari) stands out. There were times in the story when her talents were underutilized at crucial moments. As a whole, the story was entertaining and fun, but halfway through it became repetitive and redundant. There was a feeling that they were trying to stretch 130% beyond the main theme. As the series went on, this improved towards the last three or four episodes. Yeong-Seo, the best friend of the main character Shin Hari, seemed to have more chemistry with her boyfriend than she did. Now I see why they shared the best couple award. Business Proposal provides some fun laugh out loud moments. So, I do recommend it. You just may have to try and not take it too seriously...
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The plot covers two romances:
Plot A: the perfect billionaire grandson who falls for a pretty, silly and loveable girl from a humble background
Plot B: the rebellious billionaire daughter who falls for a serious, earnest, and secretly hot man with a bit of a past
The plots carries along with hijinks, and secrets, and slapstick humor. Never too stressful, serious, or well, unexpected.
Comparisons to Secretary Kim are inevitable. But in Secretary Kim, the power balance is much more subversive.
The acting is competent all around, but the chemistry between the two main leads was a bit lacking. Common for the genre, but they both were like two teenagers with a crush. The secondary romance was much more naturalistic and lived in, and they had good banter and physical chemistry. I enjoyed that romance a lot more.
Music didn't really register, no need to really rewatch. I grade on other criteria:
Complex Themes: 5
Follow your heart and be earnest and everything will work out. Lies are always found out.
Character Growth: 4
Really, none.
Interactions between Women: 6
The main female lead genuinely engages with her female coworkers about developing products and succeeding at their goals. While interactions with her mother and best friend are often centered around men, they are not always, and the main lead has plenty of screentime with other women.
Production values: 7.5
At this point, I expect more. While with a larger budget than dramas of 10 years ago, the clothing and style was a bit lackluster, as were the sets. There was little to no creativity attempted with the filming.
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