Business Proposal

사내 맞선 ‧ Drama ‧ 2022
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Maya kotori
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Jul 24, 2025
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Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
A series that I really enjoyed! I've been planning to watch it for two years and I've only just finally gotten around to it. But I definitely don't regret it, because it was really great! I enjoyed every moment. I cried, cursed and most of all laughed. It's been a long time since I've come across a series that I enjoyed so much that I looked forward to it every day and at the same time slowly cried in advance that it would end in a few episodes. I'm thinking now if I have anything to criticize it for, but I can't think of anything. That's why I can only say with a smile that the series is perfect. The cinematography was also great and their acting was a blast. I've been watching Hyeosop for a long time and I've also somehow forced myself to watch some K-dramas with him in the last two years and I'm glad that I finally got around to one and could rate his acting (10/10 ladies and gentlemen, because he's perfect!). Of course, the other actors did a great job too, so don't think I'm teasing anyone here haha. I think it's one of the beautifully crafted romantic series that deserves even more praise because it's really great. As we already know from the description, the main character is an ordinary employee of a company, where her boss is (unexpectedly) the beloved actor Hyeosop (sorry, I had to).

She goes on a few blind dates, but who would have expected to meet the main character? Although not exactly with her for the first time, which added to the originality, because I haven't come across any series that has this in the plot yet, so I'm giving it another +! Of course, I don't even have to say anything and it's clear to everyone who the main character ends up with, which is why I also really like how realistically they portrayed it. I mean, an ordinary employee and her employer. You can usually find this in series, movies or books without any problem. Why couldn't the two of them be together? But here it is clearly shown what awaits them, what they will have to go through and what our main character will have to endure. In order not to drag it out any longer, I will

I recommend the series to all romance lovers who

at the same time they want to laugh because it's really amazing.

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Grace
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Aug 3, 2025
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Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
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Hands. Down. The best kdrama ever. I normally binge watch everything on 2x speed as a new avid watcher who only recently signed up to kisskh, when I started watching this? My mind was blown. I reverted it back to normal speed, not wanting it to end so fast. The 12 episodes were not enough to satisfy my need. It was literally AMAZING. I didn't know how a kdrama could hook into me until this one came along. Ahn Hyo-Seop and Kim Se-jeong served in every way. The acting in the beginning, the archaeopteryx lore, you could see that Shin Ha-Ri and Kang Tae-Moo belonged together. From the very first blind date where Ha-ri went in place of Jin Yeong-seo, you could feel the chemistry between the two. The whole hiding her identity as an employee, then hiding him from her parents brought a whole new level of comedy. The acting and expressions were on point. Se-jeong and Hyo-Seop nailed their roles 100%. The drama made even the secondary couple Jin Yeong-seo (Seol In-ah) and Cha Seong-hoon (Kim Min-Kyu) look like they belonged together for life. For anyone who hasn't watched it yet, I'm jealous that I cannot experience the feeling of watching it for the first time again. So whoever reads this, GO WATCH IT NOW. It is 1000% a must watch. I would rate it 11/10 if it was allowed. Samantha and Rachel are waiting for you.

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lovrxari
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Feb 3, 2024
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Mi Kdrama favorito, lo amé! ♡︎

Mi personaje favorito es Shin Ha-ri. Me gustó mucho la historia, la trama, los personajes… la verdad me gustó todo. Ahn Hyo Seop hizo muy buena actuación, al igual que Sejeong y todos los demás actores y actrices del drama. Me pareció muy bonito, y hasta la pareja secundaria fue genial! Me gustó tanto que compré el CD del álbum OST de este kdrama. Recomiendo mucho!



































































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Lotusleafgreen
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Jul 12, 2023
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Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10

Funny, cute, happy, feel good

This drama has many tropes, cliches, stolen scenes from other dramas etc.
But the net effect is that it works.
The chemistry is sizzling for both couples and that I guess is the x factor in this romcom which had given it such a high rating.
The FL is just so charming with that wonderful smile. Haven't seen such expressive eyes and smile since Park Min Young.
She carries most of the drama with her comic timing as well.

Again - there is nothing new happening here - yet it's a wonderful drama to watch.
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PReid
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Dec 3, 2023
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Overall 10
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Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

My first KDrama and it's still one of the best

Business Proposal was the first Kdrama I watched and I'm really glad it was my first. It set the tone and my expectations for all dramas moving forward.

Things I loved:
The chemistry between the ML and FL
The script / dialogue
The humor (I laughed out loud often)
The direction
The second romance story

Things I didn't love:
The mother character was over the top and got on my nerves; I ended up fast-forwarding many of the scenes she was in
The kisses between ML and FL didn't feel realistic EXCEPT for in one scene (you'll know it when you see it). Otherwise, they lacked passion / felt very, very neutered. But ultimately (now, all these months and Kdramas later) I'm glad I saw Business Proposal first and my (low) expectations were set for kisses / physical affection in Kdramas. It's been a nice surprise whenever a Kdrama has a realistic / passionate kiss scene because I always expect them to be neutered and lackluster.

On that note, if you're looking for Kdramas with realistic romance (i.e. passionate kisses) here's my list so far:
The Red Sleeve (or any romance with Lee Se Young, she's incredible; also, this romance is SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOD)
Healer (or any romance with Ji Chang Wook)
Goblin (or any romance with Gong Yoo, esp Coffee Prince)
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (or almost any romance with either Park Min Young OR Park Seo Joon)
Doona
Do You Like Brahams?
Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Alchemy of Souls Part 2



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kerryrjg
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Mar 6, 2025
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

My first K-drama

All I can say that after this drama I was hooked to k-dramas!. I thought it was wonderful and well worth watching over and over. All the characters in this drama are lovable. The two leads are perfect, and have great chemistry. Thank you Director Park Seon Ho ! you did very well, and also to those who made this lovable drama. If you are looking for comedy, and romance this drama has it. Well worth the watch again and again.
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PatrycjaBPL
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Mar 2, 2023
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Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 3.5

Netflix did it gooooood!

The series was anticipated by many, including myself. I only saw Hyo-seop Ahn once in Abyss and I really liked it, so Business Proposal had to be on my screen the moment it came on Netflix! Rarely do you get dramas where both the primary and secondary couple have such interesting stories and you wish the episodes were stretched to the max to see more sweet moments between them. I don't know which couple I adore more! 😍😍

The story of Abyss was way more unique and imprinted itself stronger in my memory. Despite that, Business Proposal is a very enjoyable romantic drama. They use every possible clichés and stereotypical elements of the genre but it sells. Oooh it sells! Drama has ended sometime ago and people are still raving about it 😅

Moving on to female lead. Shin Ha Ri is not a boring scientist who devotes herself to her work. She becomes recognizable thanks to her achievements, which makes it easier to believe that in a large corporation she has a chance to stand face to face with the president 💖

Secondary love story .... Cha Sung Hoon and Jin Young Seo were so so so so soooo great together! I was dying for their love and I wished they had more screentime. It's been a long time (if ever) since I was so drawn to the love story of secondary characters in the series. They were so sweet and crazy that I was getting pure pleasure from watching them approach each other 😍

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Maria
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Aug 4, 2023
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Overall 9.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0

É muito clichê, Do início ao fim.

Muito fofo e me tirou boas risadas... Até fiquei com um pouco de saudade quando finalmente chegou ao fim💕 jdjdhdjwksjdjskakdjcofoqoqpowirdnekwododirjjrjejekwjkwwjiwi282828838383828828484848484838388384848484nsjwiwiskiwiwjridieoidjdjdjejiwieidisiej2nqo1o9w9rjdjowowisjejdhudiejrhrhrujrhdhrudhdhhdbfhfhfhfhhfhdjdjdj8ueueieieuueururiwidufjejidjfjdjfjrjrjrjjrh3hejrjfjekejjejejdjdji839393938283828u2u2kwkei23oeoeiekkrjvjfkdkmwmdkdoeo3i48t7u3ufu3ndhiek29ekehehehudududidjdkdkskkskekwowjdididjdjdjowowo29e9i3jfj3i74krkd
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Tamara Elfa Sylvana
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Jan 22, 2026
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 5.5

when the scene Samantha Rachel thas was hillarious hahahahahah

mostly this drama is funny and many romance in this drama that way i like it woah every part scene this drama have been viral so if you recommend this drama to young people must be watched this drama adaption from Webtoon right woah every drama adaption from Webtoon definitely always interesting so far every drama starring a handsome man always on top hahahahhaha
that female lead is so iconic especially her fashion hmm cute so when the male lead wear the suit thats iconic to hmm still watched drama definitely the funnies scene from this drama
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EmmaHasan
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May 1, 2024
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Overall 10
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

The second couple made me watch this drama.

The story is similar to What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, a romance between the CEO & an Employee. I like this drama more because of the 4 leads. They've great chemistry with each other.

The Things I liked/loved

One of my favorite scenes is where Kang Tae Moo grandpa says to Kang Tae Moo & Cha Sung Hoon that they are dating & instantly Cha Sung Hoon replies "he isn’t my type."

Samantha & Rachel are two prestigious things of Shin Ha Ri.

Love at first sight for Second Couple. Their clips made me watch it.

Shin Ha Ri gets into Kang Tae Moo’s car right after rejecting him & then calling him archaeopteryx.

I laughed so much when Shin Ha Ri & Jin Young Seo came home drunk & the things they did.

Laughed hard when Shin Ha Ri ran away from Kang Tae Moo & her shoe thrown at his face.

Poor Kang Tae Moo has to go on 11 dates in one day & one in Japan.

Jin Young Seo ran into Cha Sung Hoon’s arms, seeing a cockroach. How sweetly he helped her to get rid of it despite him being afraid of it.

Loved the phase where Kang Tae Moo tortured Shin Ha Ri at work.

The famous meme where Shin Ha Ri doing a happy dance & Kang Tae Moo keeps looking at her.

Love Cha Sung Hoon’s in-line sarcasm to Kang Tae Moo

Cha Sung Hoon & Jin Young Seo argue about not crossing each other's line.

It’s sweet how Kang Tae Moo came running to a drunk Shin Ha Ri at midnight.

The OMG & matching dress of Jin Young Seo & Jo Yoo Jung.

“I’ll make sure that you never forget” uff my favorite line, which is why I decided to watch it in the first place.

“Spend just your time on me. I’ll spend the money”. I wish someone would say this to me.

Jin Young Seo flirting with Cha Sung Hoon & his blushing face is so cute.

Laughed at Cha Sung Hoon expression when he saw Jo Yu Jung in his workplace.

Laugh every time Kang Tae Moo grandpa beats him up.

Laughed so hard at the scene where Cha Sung Hoon & Jin Young Seo help distract Shin Ha Ri’s parents so that Kang Tae Moo could sneak out & the way Shin Ha Ri pushed & pulled Kang Tae Moo from one place to another.

I think my brother would’ve said the same thing as Shin Ha Ri brother said about her dating Kang Tae Moo that, "did she blackmailed him?"

I laughed when Cha Sung Hoon was helping Kang Tae Moo to put on his jacket, a nurse came & misinterpreted that they’re a couple & they said firmly "No"

Laughed so much when Shin Ha Ri’s mother beat Kang Tae Moo & her.

Loved it.

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madmomo
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Feb 5, 2026
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Overall 6.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

not really ?

i did not really like this one 😭 like I know it is good like it has a nice story the perfect amount of comedy and romance and an amazing bond of friendship between the girls and the boys too but it was SO SO SO OVERHYPED that when I watched it I was like there was no need for people to die over this one it's good but not as good as they describe it
maybe it got so famous coz it was the first drama of so many drama fans
it had a nice story ngl but it just wasn't my cup of tea
i feel like it was so overrated
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Otiose
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May 1, 2024
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10

Top notch comedy

The best thing from among many delightful aspects of this series is the dynamic comedic duo Kim Se Jeong and Seol In Ah. Whenever the scene focus is on these two they generate laughter and this was much more apparent my second time watching. This praise shouldn't be taken as criticising the performances of the other leads. This is a feel good romantic comedy that comes across as fresh and original despite treading some old cliche pathways. The two leading couples have chemistry that works together.

PS One personal irritation for situation comedies is when the situations are so badly contrived i.e. people making absurd choices and then scramble to escape. 'Business Proposal' has few like that. What makes much of the humor work is that the choices and resulting situations are usually 'reasonable' enough to be believable. That sets the stage for the comedy talents of the dynamic comedic duo, both together and when working off of their leads, to shine at their best.

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