My Boss

Clean and Cutesy RomCom If You Want Something Uncomplicated

‘My Boss’ has been popping up on my Viki for the longest time, but for some reason, I just continued skipping over it. After finishing ‘Love Between Lines’ with Chen Xing Xu, I just let the algorithm feed me the next best thing with him, which was I finally clicked on ‘My Boss’ because, well, it was there and I had nothing else to watch. So here we are!

First things first: this is a cute, silly, romcom that thrives on the opposites-attract trope, packed with characters misunderstanding each other for the most of the drama and a classic cohabitation setup. The romcom vibes are STRONG here, and you’ll need to suspend your belief for almost every episode. The fun atmosphere is maintained throughout the drama—except for the last three episodes, where things took a turn.

‘My Boss’ doesn’t take itself too seriously. No time wasted on unnecessary side characters or convoluted side stories. We mostly focus on our main couple, Cheng Yao (played by Zhang Ruo Nan) and Qian Heng (played by Chen Xing Xu). There’s a side couple, but they don’t hog the screen time and the supporting female lead’s story is actually quite interesting.

The secondary couple’s role is important to the overall story, and everything ties together nicely in the end.

But honestly, the real highlight for me was the banter between Cheng Yao Qian Heng and the hilarious situations they find themselves in. Let’s just say I laughed a lot!

If you're expecting a passionate romance, though, temper your expectations. This drama doesn’t dive into physical romance much—there are a couple of moments and yes, they do kiss a few times, but overall, the story is focused on the emotional connection rather than the physical. Cheng Yao and Qian Heng are adorable together, and their romance feels believable, but I'll be upfront: Zhang Ruo Nan doesn’t have the same chemistry with Chen Xing Xu here as she does with Bai Jing Ting in ‘The First Frost.’

Now, on to some things that could use improvement. Whoever styled Cheng Yao... yikes! I get that they’re trying to showcase that she’s different from other women in the industry, but some of her hairstyles and outfits made her look downright unappealing and unattractive at times. This is an extremely outdated take on female characters in fiction. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a female lead being dressing well! It feels like the writers wanted us to focus solely on her skills rather than her looks. I can’t fault them too much for this formula, since it sells, but still—come on! I stand by my opinion. It is an outdated notion.

The last three episodes were a bit of a downer for me. The characters kind of drifted apart, which wasn’t quite a breakup—more like a break. I get Cheng Yao wanting some space, but those episodes slowed the show’s funky pace significantly. I don’t have the problem with the idea the writers were trying to convey through their separation. I do understand if you are trying to stand on your own 2 feet and you’re over wearing boyfriend is trying to make decisions for you. it’s definitely necessary to put some space between each other. But I think the way the situation was delivered to the viewer made it boring. The drama lost its spark for the duration of that separation.
It recovers toward the end and the final episode was a nice wrap-up to watch. It was just a tad anticlimactic the way everything was presented to us before the final episode and how things fizzled out—mainly due to Cheng Yao's insecurity. Honestly, if she dressed better, she might not have felt so insecure! Sorry, but I said what I said. Wearing nice clothes and having your hair done properly makes a big difference in woman’s overall wellbeing.

That said, these little quirks didn’t overly affect my score because I still had plenty of fun watching the drama. I just hoped that this drama would not be like the rest of the C-dramas where toward the end they all get all teary-eyed after two thirds of romcom. The story was interesting and well-written. Writers didn’t squander time on side stories(I was so happy parents did not get any independent scenes and only appeared when the lead characters were the picture), and the business setting was just enough for us to grasp that this was a drama set against a legal backdrop. Plus, I absolutely loved the vibe of their apartment scenes and the night cityscape scenery. Very pretty!

Overall, I think this will be a great drama for someone looking for something uncomplicated—just pure laughs and a typical, clean C-drama romcom.

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the best drama I've watched so far

The incredible plot and amazing actors and actresses. I just found out about this movie 2 years after the release, but I never though finding a gem. A very underrated movie I've watched so far. I could feel the tension and feeling from both Male Lead and Female Lead. The story are very funny aswell, not only about romance but there is a hint of comedy which was very interesting. I hope they could work together again in the future. Zhang Ruo Nan is a very excellet actress when never see show up in the movie, I always feel like watching her, her inner beauty shines. And in this drama Chen Xing Xu completed the drama even more, the chemistry between two of the sky rocket, I was giggling so hard watching this drama.

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A Gentle, Uplifting Drama That Blossoms at Its Own Pace and Far Outshines Its Reputation

My Boss is one of those romcoms that quietly wins you over before you even realize how deeply you’ve settled into its rhythm. It doesn’t chase shock value, it doesn’t force conflict, and it never tries to be bigger than it is. Instead, it leans into sincerity, charm, and genuinely well-drawn characters — and for me, that made it unforgettable.

A lot of viewer criticism circles around the male lead’s personality in the beginning: the overbearing CEO trope, the bluntness, the impossible standards. But what many dismiss as “unlikable” is actually the starting point of one of the more thoughtful arcs I’ve seen in a modern Chinese romcom. He doesn’t just soften because he falls in love; he grows because he’s confronted with someone who challenges his worldview, mirrors his flaws back to him, and still treats him with honesty. His 180° flip doesn’t feel cheap — it feels earned, and grounded in the right reasons. As it turns out, he has some VERY admirable qualities beneath the rough edges.

And the female lead? She’s an absolute delight — adorable, principled, and with a Lucille Ball–esque knack for physical comedy, but done in the cutest and most relaxed way. She brings warmth, honesty, and a groundedness that balances the ML beautifully. One of the things that makes My Boss feel so refreshing is how it treats her workplace storyline with real respect. We actually get to see her career growth in a realistic, grounded way. She doesn’t compromise her values or who she is, even when challenged, but she learns to strategize, adapt, and advocate for herself. Watching her gain confidence and step into her own authority was deeply satisfying; by the end, she’s not just a romcom heroine — she’s a legitimately boss in her own right, and she earns it in a believable, rewarding way.

And I absolutely have to highlight the side characters. In so many workplace romcoms — even ones I adore like Secretary Kim — the supporting cast can feel like clutter. My Boss is the rare exception where every single side character is genuinely adorable. They’re hilarious without being overbearing, warm without being saccharine, and each one adds something meaningful to the story rather than distracting from it. Some of them ended up being my favorite characters of the entire series. I didn’t dread a single subplot; I looked forward to all of them.

It’s a light show with a good amount of fluff, but it also addresses workplace and life topics with surprising clarity. It never gets too heavy, but it doesn’t stay superficial either — it finds that perfect middle ground where you feel good watching it, yet still walk away with something meaningful.

There were a few moments that dragged a bit writing-wise, but overall, the show was completely worthwhile. And the ending? One of the most satisfying I’ve seen. No rushed finale, no abrupt tonal shift — just a warm, realistic, well-earned conclusion that ties everything together well.

I watched this while sick and recovering from surgery, and it was the perfect companion — soothing, funny, engaging, and uplifting. It kept my mind off the pain, and honestly, it lifted my spirits in a way I didn’t expect. I have already rewatched it multiple times since.

I genuinely don’t understand the poor reviews for this one. It has heart. It has charm. It has characters who actually grow. And it even rivals (possibly even surpassing) some of my longtime workplace romcom favorites, including What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim — which is saying something!

If you want a business romcom that’s cute and respectable, light and grounded, fluffy yet thoughtful — My Boss is absolutely worth every minute.

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Thoroughly Enjoyed this Legal Romance Drama

My Rating: 9.5/10

My Boss was exactly the kind of office romance comedy I enjoy. It combines workplace drama, romance, humor, and emotional payoff in a way that feels satisfying from beginning to end. It also uses one of my favorite romance tropes: forced co-habitation. Watching the FL (Cheng Yao) and ML (Qian Heng) go from reluctant roommates and employee versus domineering boss to something deeper was genuinely entertaining.

Another thing I loved was the emotional dynamic between the leads. The FL (Cheng Yao) slowly melts the frozen heart of the ML (Qian Heng), but the progression felt natural. She likes him first, though not in some overwhelming, obsessive way. Once the ML (Qian Heng) realizes his own feelings, however, he is completely committed. I always enjoy romances where the emotional shift is obvious once the emotionally distant lead finally falls.

One of the biggest strengths of this drama is the FL (Cheng Yao). She was not written as an overly childish, cutesy, constantly whining character. She felt young and optimistic without being immature. Her deeper, slightly raspy voice and more grounded personality made her feel like an actual person instead of an exaggerated romance heroine.

I also appreciated the way the ML (Qian Heng) was portrayed. He was masculine without crossing into the aggressive behavior that some romance dramas mistake for passion. I have seen too many C-dramas where the ML violently grabs the FL, slams her against walls, or forces kisses in ways that feel more disturbing than romantic. Thankfully, My Boss avoids that completely. The chemistry between the leads works because it feels emotionally driven instead of physically domineering.

Is the story predictable? Sure, to an extent—but I honestly do not see that as a flaw. Most romance stories follow familiar emotional beats. We usually know the ML and FL will eventually develop feelings and progress romantically. That is simply part of the genre formula, just like horror stories usually involve characters being tormented before the villain is defeated. Predictability only becomes a problem when the journey itself is boring, and I never found that to be the case here.

The acting was strong, the music fit the tone well, and the pacing of the relationship felt rewarding. I especially liked the legal case elements woven throughout the drama. They added substance to the story without overpowering the romance.

Another thing I appreciated was that the show avoided excessive slow-motion staring scenes. There were emotional pauses and romantic gazes, of course, but not to the frustrating degree that some dramas rely on. Conversations actually moved forward, and the relationship developed in ways that felt meaningful. It was also not plagued by excessive flashbacks or reviews of prior incidents.

Overall, I would absolutely recommend this drama to anyone who enjoys more traditional romance stories. It hits many of the classic romance beats people expect from the genre, but for me, that is part of the appeal. It delivers emotional payoff, strong chemistry, enjoyable humor, and a satisfying romantic journey.

Spoilers

Others have pointed this out, and I do agree that the FL (Cheng Yao) stayed oblivious to the ML’s (Qian Heng’s) feelings for a very long time. At the same time, though, I understood why. The ML (Qian Heng) was extremely harsh toward her in the beginning and repeatedly emphasized that he did not want subordinates developing feelings for him. He pushed the “strictly professional” mindset very hard, so it made sense that the FL (Cheng Yao) struggled to believe him once his feelings changed. Of course, we all knew he would eventually suffer for that attitude—and he absolutely did. Watching the ML (Qian Heng) struggle while the FL (Cheng Yao) doubted his sincerity became one of the more satisfying parts of the relationship arc. I would have expected it to take longer for Cheng Yao to trust his feelings for her because she had so much to lose if she read him wrong. Not only would maintaining that job become difficult if they had tension, but it could harm her chances of other positions as well. So she was rightfully cautious in accepting his feelings. Maybe a little bit too much as it did become frustrating when she kept blowing hot and cold. But at least there was a clear reason why she was that way.

The stakes in the FL’s (Cheng Yao’s) personal life were also surprisingly serious at times. Her evil ex-brother-in-law was genuinely awful. The attempted assault scene involving her sister was disturbing and uncomfortable to watch, but it made his eventual downfall incredibly satisfying. For a while I thought the drama had abandoned that storyline, so I was happy they eventually circled back and gave him a very public and deserved takedown. She had her opportunity to defeat him court, then Qian Heng and her sister defeated him on the social stage.

One of the biggest emotional payoff moments for me was when the FL (Cheng Yao) had a client try to pressure and manipulate her, and the ML (Qian Heng) completely destroyed him without hesitation. He did not care about losing money or business opportunities—he immediately protected her. That scene was one of the most satisfying moments in the entire drama.

Let me just say "gutter oil." I saw a video on this one time and if you don't know what it is, look it up, quite horrifying really. And they don't only use it in restaurants but the food supply. Highly illegal and they don't want to get caught but still. There is this part where a rival romantic interest is trying to get him to leave and says "and you don't know this doesn't have gutter oil." It was the first time I heard this acknowledged in a drama. I was like WHAT. So, that really is a thing that they know about and "joke" about.

The dog, Megatron, also deserves special mention because that dog was unbelievably adorable. I could have watched it for the dog alone. One of my favorite scenes involved the FL’s sister recognizing that the ML (Qian Heng) was emotionally struggling and bringing him the dog as comfort. She pretended it was just because he needed to watch it, but it was clearly an act of emotional support. I loved that detail because it showed how much she understood what he was going through emotionally. And, he had been a bit stand offish with the dog when FL was watching it. But, the dog totally won him over as his emotional support buddy. That dog turned him into a dog person. So cute!

My main criticism—and the reason I cannot quite call this a perfect drama—is that I think the relationship dynamic swung too far in the opposite direction near the end. Earlier in the story, the ML (Qian Heng) held most of the emotional power. Later, it started to feel like the FL (Cheng Yao) became a little unnecessarily harsh toward him.

I also initially disliked the idea of the FL (Cheng Yao) moving to another law firm, though I understood her reasoning. She was tired of people whispering about her being “the boss’s woman” instead of recognizing her own abilities. I worried the move would put her in another toxic environment where clients or coworkers expected personal “favors.” Thankfully, the decision ultimately worked out well for her professionally.

The ending was the weakest part of the drama for me.

First, I really disliked the decision to place the wedding after the credits. If viewers did not realize there was extra content afterward, they could easily miss it entirely.

Second, I thought the wedding itself lacked romance. The FL (Cheng Yao) suddenly “finds time” to arrange the ceremony, but it felt more like an ambush than a meaningful romantic moment. She did not even wear a beautiful wedding dress. She wore a veil but was wearing jeans and a blouse I think. Which, despite the highly decorated location, made the entire scene felt oddly casual considering how emotionally invested the relationship had become.

Personally, I prefer more traditional romantic payoffs where the ML proposes, the FL accepts, and they plan a meaningful wedding together. Instead, it felt like the ML (Qian Heng) was robbed of the emotional experience of planning the wedding and seeing his bride fully prepared for that moment. I like when the ML deeply loves the FL character but not when he gets pushed around to the point of emotional neglect. And that is what it felt like. She decided when and how on the wedding, no input from him, not even letting him know and that felt very emotionally insensitive.

As if the casual nature of the wedding approach was not enough, they even briefly tried to mislead viewers with the legal-genius nephew, making it seem like he might be the child of the FL (Cheng Yao) and ML (Qian Heng). But what that revealed, in terms of the wedding, is she had to have strung him along for about seven years (her sister had to get married, go through a pregnancy and have a child about five years old). Given one of the last scenes we had before the close credits and end scene after was of him asking, again, and her not answering but kissing him. Was that a yes? Well, apparently not because he mentioned he asked many times. I did not like that. Nor find it romantic.

That said, even with my complaints about the finale, I still loved the drama overall. The chemistry was strong, the humor worked, the emotional moments landed, the legal aspects were interesting and the relationship progression remained engaging throughout almost the entire series. For me, My Boss is still one of the better office romance dramas I have watched recently.

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It's my 2nd time watching!! (so yall should too)

As an avid drama enjoyer, My Boss is definitely one of my favourites! If you're looking for a romance drama thats light hearted, this is IT for you. Of course, it has its own set of dramatic scenes but none of them were too heavy or the type that'll linger in your mind for episodes to come. This drama surrounds a set of lawyers and their journey but even so, there weren't any super hard jargons or court situations which confused me (a stranger to law). Thus, making it a non-law people friendly drama too!!

I absolutely LOVE the main couple! Qian Heng is your textbook definition of a domineering boss. He's cold, rich and oh so charismatic. Super smart too, which is always a plus! and the girl who tore down his walls and changed him for the better? oh i'm in love with Cheng Yao's character. I cannot stress enough how charming and witty she is especially in the beginning of the drama. The romance was a bit of a slow burn but that just adds on to the yearning and tension guys, i'm being so fr.

I watched this drama and finished it exactly as it aired but today i've just finished rewatching it again so the fact that i'm binge-watching it? explains how much i like this drama. It's so funny, fun, romantic!!! and just such a heartwarming drama. It's definitely a comfort drama for me. As such, EVERYONE should watch this and enjoy it as much, if not more, than i did!!! Now, where can I find my own Qian Heng?

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roller coaster

i love zhang ruo nan, i feel like she's so real with her facial expressions and cxx is a very good actor, very mature, and fits the character of a businessman, unlike dw for example. but i gotta say that i absolutely HATE what they did to cheng yao after he confessed, she was an extrovert, fun, and honest, which is why qian heng fell for her. but the closer they got, she was getting shyer and distant and indifferent, while qh was getting warmer and kinder, i hated that change. i know she values her job and he wasn't being reasonable, in fact, he was being a jackass at the end, but the changes are happening since ep 25 or 26, and rn i just feel like she transformed into a whole different person and i really don't like it.

anyway, after ep 36 things kinda get better, and i love how this drama is often speaking about inequality, and difficulties faced by divorced women and kinda focused on women's rights, not that this is anything new, but i noticed that cdramas are mostly focused on a hardworking FL who faces injustice and there's a savior ML whos always helping her.

although the drama isn't perfect, i found it mature (relationship and work), the actors look their character's age, are really kind to women and respectful. loved the FL maturing at the end, when she chose her career and demanded to be respected by her boyfriend, not only that, but she also broke up when felt like he crossed her lines, and also loved the ML and how he opened up to the world after seeing it through FL eyes and also being a fluffy ass boyfriend

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Dumb story with dumb characters

After 10 episodes I decided to drop this drama for reasons I'll address below:

ML is a typical CEO: cold, arrogant and demanding. FL is cute, nice and lovely. He is her boss so we got that dynamic where ML exploits and abuses of his power over FL, and she just goes on with it bc sHe neEdS The joB. I'm a little tired of these kinds of plots. But it was still quite enjoyable in the beginning. However, it felt like nothing was actually happening most of the time. The drama has a comedic tone so most of their scenes are supposed to be funny or even cute but not swoony or deeply romantic. At least in the first 10 episodes it's just him ordering her around and remembering her of how unnexperienced and dumb she is, while she just flatters him because of concern of being fired. It wasn't the right energy for me. Also, I don't think I understood the humor. I laughed sometimes but for the most part it was kinda boring.

The plot seemed a little dumb from the beginning. And like is gonna be really hard to get through 36 episodes without it falling apart. I mean, 6 eps in and nobody has any depth and everything is just played for laughs. There's no real plot. Surely this drama could be 15 episodes shorter.

I personally didn't like how FL acted like a child sometimes. The tone of her voice, the way she runs, how she behaves in general. It's all so silly and childlike that it bothered me. And it gets worse when she's put in contrast with ML's cold demeanor. He behaves more like an old man. And that made it difficult for me to feel their chemistry. Not to mention how he cannot let us forget the reasons she isn't made to be a lawyer. It's funny how in the office he insists that men and women are equals while at home he makes her cook and clean for him. Such a hypocrite!

SML is such a cool guy. I like him. However, the way he crushes and pursues SFL is a little weird. It's an almost stalker-like behavior. And their relationship felt vague. Like, did they spend a night together or not? Why didn't he make things clear with her sooner? I was confused.

That was pretty much it. It wasn't one of the worst dramas I've ever watched. But it could've been waaay better.

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Drama for how to act like a imature "woman" thinking you ar a lawyer

FL behaving like a little girl, immature, dumb, people pleasing. Do people really find young adult women acting like a little girl, cute? Is this a Asia thing.

I saw this in so many dramas.... I wonder when they become women. Wonder this is really happens in real life???

the way she talks, acts and even walk sometimes is soooo cringe.... the first scene at the office acting like a girl leaving the job as she start crying that the boss was angry at her.... you do this in high school not as a lawyer, not at the office, not as a mature woman.

I don't understand why China and Korea treat women, encourage the FL character to behave like this. Men's like this? It is normal?

Young people learn what from a character like this?

How a man can like or have sex with a woman behaving like a child. She even look like a adolescent. Is like a pedophile consciousness. Cringe....

... she did not deserve him, the ML. In real life a grown man will never choose a girl... imagine you go with a "child" as your partner at a cocktail party with all the CEO from the company's you work for...disgusting...

The drama had potential... I would have liked it if it was a grown woman character. It would have been be so different and so catchy.

I remember Donna, from The Suits. It was amazing character. Intelligent, beautiful.

And how can a business CEO can work or hire a lawyer like her.... I would never give my case to a girl. In what fantasy the writer is living. Is that really the real life in China?

and I can also say that the screenwriter has few mental problems, I think he cant handle powerful, smart, ADULT intelligent WOMEN . ... all women except the main role are treated badly by men, and behave dumb.

What a waste of time and resources. It could have been a very good drama. I like the ML.
Even if is a drama.... I think this is made for people under 15 creating a immature future, inspiration, toxic point a view.

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He is horriable

Honestly the female lead is a SAINT like how not hate the main guy. At first I was enjoying the banter and the forced proximity but then it got to a point where the main lead was just irritating me like he is so horrible and mean and I don't like how despite all the female lead still does all the chores and tries impressing him cause he is her boss like its so toxic and the male lead is just so mean!

Like in the middle of watching I just though to myself, I don't even like the main guy anymore like you are not entitled as her boss outside of work why is she cooking and doing all the cleaning and trying to cheer you up.

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What a Rom-Com should be!

I LOVED this drama! I think it's rating of 7.9 is far too low. It was a heart-warming, satisfying romance with plenty of amusement and very little of the things we hate about C-drama Rom-Coms. Here's my take on the characters:

ML - I absolutely loved him! He shot into my ML Hall of Fame, coming in at third place behind Min-Min of 'Strong Woman Bong Soon' and the Grand Tutor of 'Be My Princess'. He shares the spot with Gu Yanzhen of 'Arsenal Military Academy'. This is my favorite role that this particular actor has played (I wasn't crazy about him in 'Fall in Love' or 'The Starry Love'). He plays the bad-tempered, aloof/arrogant yet inwardly warm-hearted and emotionally bumbling ML to perfection. I think it's the best I've seen this actor look too - his hair style fit him perfectly. All he needed was glasses (which he got at the very, very end). He does an excellent job of switching from the aloof, scolding boss to the sweet, tender, smiling boyfriend. And gosh, what a boyfriend! He supports and believes in FL unconditionally and immediately gets justice for her when the obsessed chick frames her. Just an FYI - his heart has only and always belonged to FL. There's no ex-girlfriends, no childhood sweethearts, no fiancées. He's never been in love before until he meets FL so he clueless about what to do with his feelings. Once he finally confesses, his heart belongs 100% to FL - no wavering. He shows no mercy to the obsessed chick despite their past university acquaintance. Some might says he's controlling, but I see it as his desire to help FL achieve her dreams and potential.

FL - she's cute without being that annoyingly cutesy character that C-dramas tend to love (and I hate). A warning to the faint-hearted, FL goes through a lot of character development so if she seems far to apologetic and ditsy at first, hang in there! Remember that she's young and inexperienced and had a terrible boss prior to her coming to ML's law firm. She does mature as both a woman and a lawyer. Her influence in ML's life causes him to soften his hard-nose lawyer demeanor and philosophy. However, my goodwill toward her did cool when she sort of breaks up with ML following the obsessed chick's little framing trick. She has an inferiority complex throughout the drama - feeling that she's useless except as a sleep aid to ML, feeling she's not worthy of him loving her, etc. So, in the latter episodes, she's hell-bent to 'prove herself' and she's hypersensitive to everything ML says. I honestly don't know what her problem is. Should they work at different law firms? Yes, I think so, but she puts distance between them and ML doesn't have a clue why bc she doesn't really explain it. In my opinion, ML is wonderful and does everything he can to please her yet he's in the doghouse. It's like the writer suddenly decides their relationship is too perfect so she has to toss in some angst. What was all this angst about? Gaining ML's respect? I feel he already respected her - he's always praising her abilities. To change ML's view of marriage? I don't know how what she put him through did that, but his perspective did change. FL's behavior after the obsessed chick was sort of crazy and my warm feelings towards her cooled. My only other complaints about her was - 1) her hair when she had it down, it looked like she was wearing a fuzzy fur stole; and 2) sometimes she'd widen her eyes, making her look a little psycho.

FL's three co-workers - Absolutely loved them! Finally, Chinese supporting characters that are just as memorable and loveable as the Koreans! They were had good chemistry together and they didn't take over the scene. They were great supporting characters that added humor. I loved the glasses guy (Brother Bao) - he was amusing with his belief that ML's favored him and his constant chatter and drama. He was my favorite supporting character along with ML's mom. The other two coworkers formed the 'third couple' of this drama, and seriously, I liked them better than Wu Jun & FL's sister. Their romance was there without taking attention away from ML/FL (just like a Korean drama). Loved how the group protected FL from ML's scolding. So refreshing after watching so many drams with workplace bullying.

Parents - LOVED ML's mom! So glad that his parents weren't demanding he marry some rich girl or some childhood sweetheart. Mom was just happy that he liked someone, and she tried to help their romance along...although it backfired on her. We didn't see as much as FL's parents as ML's mom, but they were likeable as well. They only disapproved when FL made up lies about ML's profession, etc. So that tyrannical parent factor was not part of this drama. The writers/director used the parents to add humor instead of angst. Bravo! These are the type of parents I like!

Wu Jun & FL's sister - I liked Wu Jun's personality (and that adorable dimple & cool sunglasses), but he was kind of dumb. He recruited the scheming chick into their firm bc he thought ML liked her. Really? As far as I could tell, ML hadn't had any contact with this woman since university and SML thinks he likes her???? For someone who supposedly had people skills, he was pretty dumb when it came to discerning who ML liked. He thought the 'friend' ML talked about was this chick while most people know that when someone refers to a 'friend's problem', they're usually referring to themselves. If Wu Jun hadn't been such a dope and ML so clueless, we wouldn't have had to watch the scheming chick in the final half of this drama. That entire story arc was all Wu Jun's fault yet ML suffered the consequences. As for the sister, I liked her hair style, but as for her character, my reaction is - blah. I fast forwarded through Wu Jun & her scenes as well as her scenes with the ex.

Finally, the scheming chick. She wasn't able to interest ML all those years ago in university yet somehow she thinks he's hers and destroying FL will secure him. Because of her arrival, the pleasant workplace became toxic with a head b** and her gang of little b**. Didn't anyone notice that their formerly harmonious workplace was suddenly filled with nasty rumors and was directly related to this woman's arrival? Wu Jun knew what was going on and did nothing to prevent what happened except give the skank a weak warning. Fortunately, ML returned and obliterated the b**. He only relented from annihilating her completely bc of SML's pleading. I can't understand C-drama obsessed chick logic - just because you're stupid enough to like a guy for years, he's supposedly yours? And they always ask - why her and not me? Maybe because you're a vindictive, delusional, self-centered b**? Could that be the reason?

This drama was a great watch, and I highly recommend it. The angst is at the minimum and the romance at the maximum. It's took Asian dramas a while to understand that principle. Rom-Com stands to Romance | Comedy, and so few Asian drama focus on the comedy aspect. instead they fill it with angst. This drama, however, is what a Rom-Com should be!

P.S. the OST was good too, especially their love theme 'Loving You'. I liked the lullaby about the lazy cat too. It reminded me of Sheldon's Soft Kitty song.

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