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Needed a Little More Drama
I don't normally say that about shows. It's just that there were several times they introduced a plot point, but it was never fully resolved and just dropped. It needed to tie those lines in more. I enjoyed the show a lot, but I also have a number of complaints in how they handled elements of the show.I didn't care for the abusive mother. At least, I thought she was abusive. It didn't add anything to the story, and I can't say I particularly like her as a character. The plot with her brother was never resolved, and the ending is ambiguous.
I like how supportive the couples were of each other, and I liked how they would learn and grow together. The B couple was definitely a strong point of the show, and they often saved some of the weaker plot points of the A couple.
It was overall a fun little romp, but I wanted a bit more substance to the story.
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A good romcom but 8 episodes should have been enough
A good romcom. The story is pretty much standard for most of the romcoms.Two people, Shin Ha Ri and Kang Tae Moo went on a blind date to please their families. But Shin Ha Ri helped her best friend instead. But, her date had decided to marry her.
The story begins from the moment they met.
Watch it for a good laugh.
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Gotta have some suspension of disbelief for this to work
Guy's a red flag, major abuse of power. They barely touch on the HR problem their relationship is. It's just "rumors" that are considered the biggest issue in it all. Plus, the show was super slow, at some points I was watching on 4x speed and it still felt slow.But the jokes were funny and the couples are cute.
This is something you could play in the background while you're working. I feel like all the episodes could have been shortened to 10 minutes and it would make still make sense.
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I’m left perplexed?
So mixed about this one. I just feel perplexed after finishing this. This was the fastest I’ve ever gone through a K-Drama because of how fun and easy of a watch this was but the last two episodes almost ruined it for me. They were such a sudden shift in tone, characters were assigned odd and lazy outcomes, plot holes galore, unnecessary twists, everything felt so astonishingly rushed. The ending couldn’t be more anti-climactic and awkward. It felt like a whole different show. As if the writing room was struck by an asteroid before the deadline. But before that, I was considering this drama an all-timer… as many hyped it up to be. It wasn’t without it’s flaws, of course. The OST was nothing memorable and the ML could have been more likable. Maybe I’m sick of the cold CEO trope.I still consider this worth watching for the comedic relief and delicious food scenes but don’t rush to get to it. It was a 9/10 for me until the last episodes. Business Proposal was cheesy and full of corny humor in the best way. I loved the silly use of graphics, the plot was more down to earth than most dramas (I just finished Lovely Runner lmao), the female lead was educated and successful in her own right, and the performances were truly great! It’s just wild to watch such a great set up be failed upon at the finish line.
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A real KDRAMA.
It has everything and I just want to say that everyone should watch this masterpiece. Highly recommended. Can't say anything else loved everything about this KDRAMA. Especially for beginners you should watch it. And just watch it over and over again. Actors chemistry was fabulous and loved the couple. Second lead is also the best. For the writers I just want drama's like this which are perfect and it have a HAPPY ENDING ALSO. Want a 2nd season but let's see what happens . Loved this KDRAMA and if anyone reading this review just don't read go and watch the KDRAMA already.Was this review helpful to you?
A ROM-COM THAT IS FUN WATCHING!!!!!
first of all the drama is not the unique one if you are looking for that. this is the simple story with little more cliches and same story.the drama is fun to watch and the second lead will impress you with their chemistry . the cast have done their job very well and you will find many iconic moments from the old dramas as well.
if you are looking for a rom-com to lift your mood and just to watch it as it is with no expectation then it is for you .
the drama is only 12 episode which is good as they did not add more to it.
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Business proposal
First I need to say how wrong I was, I thought this drama was overhyped and watching this would be waste of time - well my opinion was just wrong and I would regret if I did not give it a chance.Second couple was perfect, cast had excellent chemistry and played really well (although I am not the biggest fan of Ahn Hyo Seop, he worked here well), Kim Sejeong - she was amazing, like it was even a question?
Yes this is typical rom-com but if you looking for something light, easy to watch and like this type of genre then this is one of the best to choose.
I feel like the ending was a bit rushed or just needed one more episodes but still very good drama.
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A K-drama to enjoy if you wanna have fun and stay away from real world
As someone who needs to be in a mood to watch a rom-com (which is not really frequent of me) I can say I love this show! THIS is how you do a rom-com with well done cliches and not in a cringey way or full of second hand embarrasment moments! It´s a good recomendation for people who wants to get into K-dramaland.I did laugh and fangirled with the romance happening (got me smiling at the cute moments), there´s good acting and chemistry with both couples, cute friendship between Ha Ri and Young Seo and the dynamic of Tae Moo and Sung Hoon was dope and funny.
As an extra detail in my opinion, I´m glad they did the rich male lead as a nice cute rich guy (or at least that´s what I felt watching him), because I think Kdramas usually makes the rich male leads as arrogant and kind of rude with people (and sometimes they are even rude with the female lead), I mean yes they show us Kang Tae Moo as a "cold heart" workaholic man who knows he´s good at a lot of things but this man is... I really don´t know how to explain it, also he´s the definition of "he fell HARD for her" WHICH I LOVE THAT TROPE.
I wanna let out two good things from my chest which propably I´m never moving on (fangirl mood on):
1. The way ep 11 end got me internally screaming , fangirling and shock, I didn´t think I could see something like that in a Kdrama rom-com :0 in general Tae Moo and Ha Ri had good kissing scenes, they did so good as their charcaters.
2. THAT KISS SCENE WITH THE HOT SECRETARY GUY TAKING OFF HIS GLASSSES?!?!?!?! THAT PART MADE ME FEEL THINGS *faints* seriously I fell hard for the actor who plays Sung Hoon in this show.
I mean in general the K-drama has a lot of good moments but I wanna mention some little details that did kind of frustrate but it doesn´t ruin my rating of the show:
1. The way they make the granpa being sick for real and they have to take him to the US for a year was a weird move.
2. Tae Moo´s accident was kind of weird too, I mean it wasn´t a huge accident but thank god they didn´t apply the amnesia trope but it was so sudden for me, I´m not sure if it was that necessary.
3. Ha Ri´s "friend" mentioning the possibility of coming back at her as a friend again (´cause he´s leaving the country) like dude really?! I mean being a jealous dude after knowing she has a bf (when he himself never told Ha Ri he cameback with his ex) and interfering with her relationship while he already has a gf! (and a really shitty one too) it just made me so mad all the mess he did and then at the final being like "I´m sorry for everything I did but when I comeback to Korea, can we see each other as friends again?" and of course Ha Ri forgives him (Ha Ri you´re so nice but you deserve a better friend!).
Sadly the OST didn´t catch my eye or didn´t leave with a "OMG I LOVE THIS SONG!" vibe, I mean it suit well with the situations happening but it wasn´t my taste to add it for a playlist.
In conclusion: I really like it, I could rewatch some scenes to have a good laugh and fangirl a times. If you want a story with plot twist with a huge plot, this show isn´t for you.
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I wanted to love this show, but the finale is underwhelming.
I needed an outlet to express my disappointment. I loved the premise, the casting and the acting. But after episode 8, Tae-Mu was so in love, his personality was unrecognisable. Sure, this shows how much he loved Shin Ha-Ri, but it felt rushed and unnatural. And that finale? For such an interesting buildup, all we get is a reunion after a year, a proposal & scene of the 2 MCs walking away? No wedding, no proper ending to their love story? No explanation of how grandpa finally gave his approval? I'm disappointed.Was this review helpful to you?
Loved Loved this!!!
I have seen many clips of it on social media, but left it on my to watch list until a friend "forced" me to watch it. What a ride!!!!I am not fond of comedy, but this was hilarious. The acting was natural and not over the top, there were no cringe moments. And the sound effects that came with it was brilliantly done.
At first I thought it would be your typical rich boy poor girl romance, I didn't expect to like it so much. This type of story has been done a million times, but it wasn't your typical melodramatic drama. There were no boring insignificant side stories that made the drama too long. Kdrama characters all have the same type of acting, but this was refreshing. They were actually relatable and natural. Even the quirky FML didn't put me off, because she wasn't over the top. I knew the grandfather would be the "bad guy" at some point, but even so I liked him so much. All the actors played their roles brilliantly. Even the character development wasn't slow and boring. This drama cut to the chase and didn't get dragged out. It was short and sweet. It's a must watch. A breath of fresh air
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Kim Sejeong & Seol In Ah excel in this rom-com
Business Proposal is light & well-paced kdrama.What I liked:
1) Shin Ha Ri characterisation - She is smart, capable, beautiful, humourous and I love it! Ha Ri did't give in easily when pressure was on. Kudos to Kim Sejeong for bringing this role to life because it wouldn't have worked without her charms.
2) Jin Young Seo characterisation - Wow, it's rare to have 2 female leads that are brilliantly written. Young Seo is rich but not spoiled. She is smart and hard-working. Kudos to Seol In Ah for masterfully showcasing Young Seo's smart and vulnerability.
3) Romance - I prefer second lead romance to the main lead romance because Seol In Ah and Kim Min Gue has effortless chemistry that translated very well on screen. Prefer Sunghoon to Tae Moo
4) Friendship - I love that this theme was prevalent throughout the series, i) Ha Ri-Young Seo, ii) Taemoon-Sunghoon, iii) Ha Ri Minwoo, and iv) even Young Seo and her frenemy cousin.
5) Random Korean-English phrases - Gosh, I love them all!
6) Melomance scene - I love the song but wah the scene was heartbreaking. I really felt Ha Ri's pain.
7) Grandpa - I like love Tae Moo's grandpa. Great dynamics between him and Tae Moo and him and Sunghoon.
8) Health & fitness - As a person who started working out at gym after a health issue, I appreciate dramas that feature health & fitness scenes. Young Seo and Sunghoon at the gym. I love Sejeong's toned arms when she had her blind date with Tae Moo.
What I disliked:
1) I wish some Young Seo's PTSD were further explored so we could see more vulnerability from Young Seo and compassion from Sunghoon.
2) Tae Moo characterisation - Out of the four leading characters, he is the least interesting one. His character did not grow as much as the others and he seemed awkward when with Ha Ri. Maybe I am also tired of the cold, distant boss persona.
Favourite scene
When Sunghoon took off his glasses and kissed Young Seo. That was very hot and passionate!
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Hilarious!
I love rom coms especially when they're done right. This? While draggy at times in story wise, is still so good. I was hooked from the first episode. I'm a sucker for the "let's fool them into thinking you're the worst with me doing it" and then all hell breaks lose.Want a pickme up? Watch this.
Want to laugh your head off? Watch this.
Want to also cry? Watch this.
Get your popcorn ready since it was what it was made for to watch two actors so like their characters that I forgot I was watching a show at some point and felt like another person in their life.
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