Gaus Electronics

If you think this is not exceptional, then it's just your bias!!

*Minor spoilers*

This has been a good assortment of situational comedy, comedy of errors, word-play. Kdrama-Land is filled workplace centred dramas. Comedic aspect of workplace is something which is used by most of them. This one takes it to next level. All throughout the first episode it made me laugh unceasingly. Comedy like this sometimes appear as over-acting. Lots of workplace comedy has failed that way. But, this one maintains itself, avoiding that pitfall.

I've always thought Kwak Dong Yeon has been underrated actor. He is particularly adept while doing pitiful emotional scenes like in Vincenzo, Big Mouth. Here also he is playing to his strength, an underachieving office worker. His scenes with Go Sung Hee are probably the second best thing about this show, after comedy. Let's hope writers exploit these two things well.

They have given sufficient attention to supporting cast too. Be it Jang Byung whose inter-domain love relationship with robot, or Sung Nam's overly affectionate attitude towards Ma Tan or Aziz's quirky behaviour. Every supporting actor has been given attention and given some of the funniest scenes to perform.

Give it a try. You might find yourself surprised at how much you will like it.

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A fantastic, really done well, hilarious drama.

Story: It's a story about office workers, their office as well as personal life. The story is presented in a very hilarious way that will make your stomach ace because of laughter.

Characters:
SS: The ML, he is very innocent, hardworking, really clumsy and will definately screw up any task given to him. But overall he is really nice guy who is loyal and likes to help others.
NR: The FL, she is the senior of the ML, she is strict to him and is really hilarious. She always gets in fight with SS because he screw ups. She is a hardworking, straightforward (most of the time), funny and beautiful woman.
MT: He is a son of chairman of rival company, he went to the current company to learn and make something of himself. He tries to learn and adapt to the "normal" way of living.
KM:A normal office worker who is really strong and can't hold her liquor. She and MT are a duo where she teaches him about what normal is for an average person in really hilarious ways.
Other office workers: They all are really hilarious and very likable people. Everything they do is funny, even a "serious moment" would turn into a funny one because of them.
Aziz: He is a South Asian guy who is SS's roommate and like to refer himself in third person. Is a really funny guy with really funny catch phrases.

Acting:
Every single actor here has done an amazing job, their timing of comedy is on point. They will make you laugh with their dialogues as well as with their physical acting. There are some serious moments too which are acted really well by these people.

Likes:
The bromance between SS and MT is really hilarious to watch.
SS and NR's enemies to lovers is really funny and beautiful. They are really good together and give viewers a lot of funny as well as romantic stuffs.
MT and KM, initially they are creditor and debtor who later became student and teacher. They are really funny, especially MT being a rich boy who always misinterprete what "normal is.
MT and KSN, KSN looking out for MT thinking that MT is a poor and delusional guy is really funny
WHB, a gamer who does funny things in his office four walls.
CWW,SHM and KMH, all three are funny where CWW and KMH express themselves too much and SHM rarely shows any expressions.
There are also many hilarious parody scenes or dialogues of many popular dramas and movies. They exaggerated so many things and is a really funny manner.

Dislikes: There are zero things to dislike.

Overall: If you want to laugh, then this is definately a drama for you.

Rating as a casual viewer: 10
Rating as Critique: 10

Note: First two episodes have some references which a person from South Korea can understand. But later and other things in those two episodes are understandable by anyone.

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One of the best romantic comedies

I stayed up late to finish the final two episodes of this brilliant series, and I do think it's one of the best romantic comedies I've seen. However, this series is more of a romantic COMEDY than it is a ROMANTIC comedy.

I love the humor of this show, because it is also referential. In Episode 11, it even hints at other recently-aired series such as My Liberation Notes ("revere me") and even alludes to Kill Me, Heal Me and many other popular K-dramas.

I have to say, it features romances that are refreshing because, again, the couples communicate well with each other. It's definitely not smooth-sailing all the time, but because they are able to converse with each other, they are able to deal with their problems well.

This is a rowdier, less sardonic Korean version of The Office, with smoldering romance at its center. The series is remarkably consistent in that even its kissing scenes are laugh-out-loud events: it's one of the few shows that feature kisses that are both hot and extremely funny at the same time.

Overall, this is definitely recommended. Intelligent, poignant, and yet boisterously funny, Gaus Electronics is one of the year's best series.

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Just adorable

Okay so I don’t like crude humour, so I dropped this show in episode 1, only to pick it up again and grow to love it.

The plot is light, fast paced, humorous and romantic. This drama is the ultimate antidote to a stressful and hectic life. It has a great heart, excellent character acting, and is actually deeply romantic. It is one of the most comforting and reliable dramas I’ve seen.

While I love all of the characters, Ma Tan with his Mr Darcy type persona was my favourite and his love line was very sweet. I’m at episode 10 so 🤞I just hope that he gets the girl because she’s amazing too. Looking for a warm-hearted hug of a drama? Look no further, this one’s for you.

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A Hilarious Workplace Circus with Heart – But Not Without Its Flaws.

Gaus Electronics is a chaotic, laugh-out-loud workplace comedy that embraces the absurd with confidence. From the very first episode, its over-the-top humor and non-stop gags make it feel like a sitcom on speed — but in the best way. It cleverly balances slapstick, satire, and wordplay without tipping into pure nonsense, which is no easy feat for this genre.

Kwak Dong-yeon proves again that he's one of the most versatile and underrated actors out there. His portrayal of the hapless but well-meaning Lee Sang-sik is both hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt. His chemistry with Go Sung-hee is also a highlight, adding just the right touch of romance amid the chaos. The supporting cast deserves major credit too — every quirky side character gets their moment to shine, especially Aziz, whose character breaks stereotypes in refreshing ways.

I deducted 1 stars because, while the comedy is mostly strong, the tone can be a bit too much at times. A few jokes miss the mark or feel repetitive, and some viewers may find the humor too crude or exaggerated. Still, for those who enjoy offbeat, high-energy ensemble comedies, Gaus Electronics is a wild, enjoyable ride that stands out in the crowded world of K-drama workplace shows.

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Best romcom to watch

I don’t usually watch these kind of drama. I like drama that has romance as a side plot but I gave this drama a shot and it was the funniest show I ever seen. If you are looking for funny show, this show as everything. The acting of ML of absolutely amazing. I love this acting in any show, vincenzo My id is gangnam etc. FL also absolutely nailed the acting. Every other side character also played nice role. The chemistry between all cast are amazing. The script for show is well written. There are characters which would make funny/awkward. Theres a stone cold looking cast while there is boss who isnt a jackass or nicest person either. So over all cast and their role is absolutely balanced. Its a must watch show if you need new dramas

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Hilarious from Start to Finish

I watched this show as it was airing and could not wait for the next episode. It is the funniest show I have watched in a long time, I mean lough-out-loud funny, totally hysterical, and if you like crude humor - which I don’t, actually - you’ll like it even more. It also features an unexpected and cute romance that was more convincing than some of the stuff you see in classic rom-coms.

I generally find the acting in Kdramas superior to a lot of Western shows, and this one in particular stood out to me with the perfect comedic timing of all the actors. Besides our two main leads, who were just so funny and adorable, the supporting cast was just great.

The script was outrageously hilarious, making fun of kdramas, tropes, cliches, “biases,” and everything else, yet managed at the same time to realistically portray a developing romantic relationship between the two main characters. (Did I mention how cute they were together?) By the way, a special Thank You to the translators who did a fabulous job in bringing the witty dialogue and jokes across.

Oh, and don’t blink or you’ll miss it: There are a few seconds of extra scene at the very end of each episode, after the preview. They were some of the funniest moments. (Her umbrella!!! I laugh every time I think about that scene.)

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Gaus Electronics - Why It Still Hits Harder Than Your Office HR Manual

When Gaus Electronics first aired, it wore the disguise of a standard office comedy—a trojan horse of slapstick chaos and fluorescent lighting. But like that coworker who seems aloof until they surprise you with homemade cookies and a deep talk during lunch break, this drama unwrapped layers far richer than its initial packaging. What started as a quirky ensemble show about an absurd workplace turned out to be one of the most unexpectedly warm-hearted romps through modern office life in recent K-drama history.

At the heart of the madness is the infamous Marketing 3 Division, a team so dysfunctional they could be classified as a natural disaster. Leading the charge is Lee Sang-sik (Kwak Dong-yeon), a walking HR incident with the optimism of a golden retriever and the social tact of a foghorn. Paired against him is his volatile superior, Cha Na-rae (Ko Sung-hee), who spends most of her day trying not to combust at his antics. The result? A workplace romance brewed in the fires of mutual exasperation and the slow-burn realization that sometimes, the person who drives you nuts is also the one who sees you most clearly.

Then there’s Baek Ma-tan (Bae Hyun-sung), a chaebol heir thrown into the corporate trenches, trying to learn humility while treating every office appliance like a foreign artifact. His growing bond with the no-nonsense Gun Gang-mi (Kang Min-ah) feels like watching a stubborn cat and a Labrador learn how to share a couch. And just when you think you've had your fill of corporate crushes, the drama sprinkles in a third romance arc that sneaks up on you like the last slice of cake at an office party—unexpected, sweet, and totally worth it.

But what makes Gaus Electronics more than just a montage of office mishaps is how it delivers its comedy with a scalpel instead of a sledgehammer. Yes, the humor is outlandish, borderline cartoonish at times, but buried beneath the chaos are kernels of truth anyone who’s ever worked a desk job can recognize. Team meetings that devolve into petty power plays. Corporate initiatives that make zero sense but everyone pretends are visionary. The quiet solidarity that grows between coworkers who laugh to survive the absurdity.

The magic is in the details: the lovingly crafted fake advertisements that cap each episode, created by the Marketing 3 team as if Mad Men was reimagined by middle schoolers on a sugar high. These mock commercials aren’t just gags—they're an extension of the show's DNA, capturing the team's chaotic brilliance and elevating the satire to something almost artful. Fans raved about them online, with some even demanding a spin-off series entirely focused on these marketing disasters-turned-masterpieces. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you’ll probably wish your own office had this level of unhinged creativity.

Romance-wise, the drama never drowns in melodrama—it paddles along that sweet spot where affection and absurdity coexist in delightful harmony. Sang-sik and Na-rae’s slow-burn tension simmers with just the right amount of comedic chaos and emotional sincerity. Their relationship is a beautiful mess of misunderstandings, glances held too long, and arguments that somehow feel like love letters in disguise. He gets under her skin like glitter—impossible to shake off, mildly irritating, but weirdly endearing once you give in.

His metaphor, "You are my black hole because I can never escape you," absolutely should not work. On paper, it sounds like something a high school physics club president might nervously write in a love confession note—right before getting rejected in the cafeteria. But in Sang-sik’s awkward, heartfelt delivery, it hits like a surprise gut-punch from someone who doesn’t quite know how to express love, except through cosmic phenomena. It’s cringey. It’s nerdy. And somehow, it’s perfect.

Their push-pull dynamic is grounded in an unspoken understanding that deepens with every episode—each sarcastic jab hiding a quiet respect, each bickering match another layer peeled back. What makes their eventual connection feel so earned is that it’s never rushed, never forced. It’s two emotionally stunted people learning, painfully and hilariously, how to communicate in a world where nobody taught them how. You’re not rooting for them just because the script tells you to—you’re rooting for them because you’ve watched them fumble through their flaws, sidestep their egos, and reach toward something real. It's romance by way of office memos and suppressed feelings, and somehow, it works beautifully.

Ma-tan and Gang-mi’s relationship is its own beast—an opposites-attract dance where ego meets authenticity. Watching Ma-tan attempt to human properly while Gang-mi drinks like a sailor and calls him out on his nonsense is the romantic character arc no one asked for but everyone needed. Their scenes are laugh-out-loud funny, but also oddly touching, as you see a rich boy slowly grow into a man who realizes that love isn’t about image—it’s about effort. Their dynamic became a fan favorite, with some even shipping them harder than the main couple.

What makes their relationship so unexpectedly magnetic is how it never tries to glamorize the chaebol-falls-for-a-regular-girl trope. Instead, it pokes fun at it—then lovingly rebuilds it with crooked bricks and personality quirks. Gang-mi doesn’t soften for Ma-tan; if anything, she becomes more herself around him, showing zero hesitation in dragging his delusional ego back to earth. And Ma-tan? The man learns humility one awkward, hilarious misstep at a time, like a pampered golden retriever figuring out how stairs work. Their affection grows not through grand gestures but through small, ridiculous moments—shared drinks, blunt honesty, and the slow realization that love isn’t a luxury but a leap of faith. It’s chaotic, it’s charming, and it’s the kind of romance that sneaks up on you like feelings you weren’t prepared to catch.

Even when referencing other K-dramas, Gaus Electronics doesn’t settle for lazy parody. It drops Easter eggs with loving precision, nodding to titles like Strong Girl Bong-soon and Reply 1988 not as punchlines, but as shared cultural memories. These moments don’t break the fourth wall so much as invite the audience in for an inside joke.

The only hitch? The humor, so steeped in Korean wordplay and cultural nuance, might glide over the heads of some international viewers unless you’ve got footnotes or a very helpful friend. And with only 12 episodes, some arcs sprint rather than stroll—a few characters deserved more than the cliff-notes version of growth. But when a show makes you laugh-snort one minute and ache a little the next, it’s easy to forgive its short stride.

By the time the characters look into the camera and say their farewells in the final episode, it doesn’t feel like a gimmick. It feels like a goodbye from people you’ve grown to love—colleagues you’ll miss, even if you never had to endure their actual memos.

Verdict:
Gaus Electronics is a delightful Trojan horse of a show—arriving disguised as simple office banter but delivering a surprisingly touching, cleverly written celebration of work, love, and the beautiful mess of being human. Come for the comedy, stay for the romance, and maybe leave with a new appreciation for your most chaotic coworker. They might just be your emotional support hurricane.

Final Score: 9/10

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Don’t judge, just enjoy. :D

I remember clearly after watching the first episode I told my friend that I might have to drop it because it is a train wreck. But like witnessing an accident, there is a certain morbid fascination. I was undecided, but the show was whispering, “watch me . . . watch me . . .” So I watched the next episode and before I knew it, I binged all 4 available episodes in one sitting and I was hooked. Yes, I have the number for Drama Addicts Anonymous on speed dial. ;)

There is not much point in reviewing the show in detail because there are just so many things going on. It would be like running through a scrapbook of memes. The following comments will be general in nature with one exception.

First of all, the Show is beyond zany, it can be next level crazy at times with a mix of slapstick, sitcom and rom-com all mixed in. It is totally non-PC with more than its fair share of people behaving badly towards each other but mostly towards the ML. It was a challenge to watch the first episode because it is rude and crude but once you get to know the ensemble cast, you will start to see their better side or at least their more “normal” side. They are still offbeat and quirky but they are very human.

This bring us to the next point, the show races along at a thousand km an hour so there is a lot of gags, plots and office shenanigans that flash past each episode. Not all of them hits their mark and some are opaque due to cultural differences but when they do, they are a blast. You just have to take the hits with the misses. Once in a while, we’ll get a more contemplative scene to fill in backstories or the character's motivations. It keeps you on your toes as you never know what will happen next.

While there is a strong comedy streak running down the middle, romance is a close second. There are three pairings. The OTP who are quite cute and swoony once they fall in love. A 2OTP with the highest confession/rejection ratio known to me but hope is eternal. Finally, a surprise 3OTP that actually made my jaw drop. In a sea of same-same rom-com's, different is good. ;)

One aspect that I was both surprised and pleased about is the inclusion of a foreign actor. Like a lot of Asian countries, Korea is quite homogenous. Foreigner stands out and stands apart. If they are used in dramas, they are usually there as the token diversity with few scenes and little impact. When Aziz was introduced to us, I was thinking that he would be just another waeguk-saram who will be the butt of a few jokes and then be forgotten. I was pleasantly surprised when he was treated fairly. The show actually put up some stereotypes and then proceeded to tear them down. As the Show progressed, he was seen as insightful, knowledgeable and is given some of the better scenes. Hats off to the writer-nim and director-nim. Bravo!

Acting wise, when you first watch the Show, you would think that there is a lot of overacting. With time, you will see the nuances in their acting and the comedic timing involved in pulling off the gags. It was particularly nice to see Kwak Dong Shik getting the lead role he deserved. He definitely shows another side to his acting abilities. There is no doubt it is an ensemble show and the roster is filled with whimsical characters which allowed the actors more freedom to play their roles.

Of course, this Show is not for everyone. There are moments when I'd cringe. Their unapologetic use of crude humour can be off-putting. If you get offended easily, dislike lowbrow humour or hate slapstick comedy, then skip this show. Otherwise, give it a go. Once you get past the first couple of episodes, it might grow on you.

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Kwak Dong Yeon SHINES

So I'm not usually a fan of office comedies- the movie Office Space being the exception- but this one simply nails it. Originally I started watching only because KDY was the male lead (which I've been waiting for since seeing him in Love In The Moonlight) but stayed because of how brilliant it was.
At a sadly short twelve-episode run, the pace is quick but the dialogue keeps up nicely. Unlike some Western-made comedies, it doesn't rely solely on characters being nasty to one another. Instead, what bickering does occur is limited and the funniest bits come from their development through the show. There's not one wasted part or scene, and every movement lends itself to the situation at hand. Every actor carries the weight of their character with extreme skill. KDY shows his versatility by easily switching gears, but admittedly one of the best supporting roles is the actor who doesn't have to.
Honestly, this is one of the few shows I'd be eager to see a second season of, or at the least a one-time special TV movie! To anyone who loves to laugh and isn't nursing a broken rib, please give this series a shot!

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