My Bias, My Boss

bias vs boss, girl pls?

I read the webtoon a long time ago, so I went into this adaptation knowing it was going to be different—and honestly, I think that works better for a live-action with only 12 episodes. I originally planned to give it just the first two episodes during premiere week, but surprisingly, I got hooked because this drama feels quite refreshing in how it portrays fangirling. Nam Da-reum is honestly one of the most relatable fangirls out there: she loves Lee Chan enough to change her career path just to work at his company, but her feelings aren't simply “I want to date my idol.” That line about his song rescuing her from loneliness, fandom giving her friends, and making her feel alive? Yeah… that is painfully fangirl-coded. She loves the person she has built in her head, and the drama actually understands the difference between idolizing someone and loving someone romantically.

BUT here comes my biggest frustration: this drama sold itself as a love triangle, but I don't think it ever really gave that premise a proper chance. From the beginning, Da-reum is already awkward and uncomfortable around Lee Chan, which honestly makes sense because imagine your lifelong idol suddenly knowing you, talking to you, and getting close to you… I'd malfunction too. Eventually, she realizes that she isn't really herself around Lee Chan, while being much more comfortable with Kang Ha-gi. So the supposed rivalry between “bias vs boss” never really felt like a competition. And thankfully, Ha-gi doesn't give me second-lead syndrome at all because Lee Chan never feels like a serious romantic threat. I really loved Da-reum’s character development, though—from someone who always hides her feelings and keeps her troubles to herself, to someone who finally learns to speak up about what’s bothering her and let people in. More importantly, she slowly discovers her own passion and finds meaning in the work she does, instead of having her entire life revolve around her bias. That part of her journey felt more meaningful to me than the romance.

Kang Ha-gi is probably my favourite thing about this drama. He's refreshingly human compared to the usual K-drama CEO who is apparently a chaebol heir, owns three buildings, and has never touched a spreadsheet in his life. Ha-gi runs a startup, actually works, interacts with his employees, and exists as a person outside of being the male lead. Maybe that's why his relationship with Da-reum feels more natural, even when the writing doesn't always give it enough room to develop. Sadly, the story itself isn't always that neat. There are quite a few plot holes and character-development shortcuts that make it feel like the drama has interesting ideas but simply doesn't have enough episodes to properly explore them.

Production-wise, it's very much a "fine" drama for me. Nothing particularly blew me away aesthetically—the directing occasionally felt off, the overall production was pretty mid, although the BGM was nice. But the one thing I will absolutely give this drama is Kang Ha-gi's wardrobe because HELLO??? Man is the CEO of a fashion platform and clearly came to work dressed like he had a personal stylist. What a feast for the eyes. In the end, I wouldn't say this an amazing drama, because the writing needed more depth and the romance needed better pacing. But it surprised me, and I appreciate that. It's a cute, refreshing take on fandom and the difference between loving an idol and loving an actual person—even if somewhere along the way, the drama fumbled the very love triangle it promised us.

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I hated it, I adored it then just tolerated it.

I planned to watch this only because I like the 3 leads a lot and desperately wanted to watch Kang Hoon as the lead in a romantic comedy.

I struggled for weeks to get through the first episode, look I am a fan girl I have been fan girling since I was like 6 and fell in love with Ricky Martin (still am 30+ years later) I fall in and out of love with celebrities all the time, fictional characters, real people, characters in manga, animated series, kpop artists etc. So I should feel represented but Nam Dareum is so exaggerated that I couldn't stand her I thought I would just drop it, but then one day I was bored and put this on. I struggled badly though episodes 1 and 2 but by episode 3 I got her, she's adorable I couldn't get enough of her I watched 6 episodes in one sitting without even noticing and happily looked forward to the next 6 to air. I adored Nam Dareum She was living my dream and for a while I was pretty sure my second male lead syndrome was going to get me again, but it didn't.

I Love how well the relationship between Lee Chan and Dareum is portrayed is so realistic yes she met her idol, he's fantastic and he likes her back but, it doesn't work, of course it would've worked because as perfect as he is (At first) he could never live up the image she had in her head. There's someone much better suited for her right there and I'm so glad she realized pretty early on.

Now the bad, what really disappointed me and almost made me hate it again is that they ruined Chan, him turning on his best friend like that, and purposely trying to hurt the girl he fought so hard to protect is so out of character or maybe it's my fan girl biased brain missing the point I just tried to make, he's human, flesh and blood with wants, needs and flaws like the rest of us, it's probably that, but I really wish they had kept him loyal to his friend and just accepted that it wasn't meant to be.

The ending was garbage, I am tired of the going abroad/breaking up for x amount of time and then reconciling trope, it's dumb unrealistic and way to overdone.

Overall I enjoyed it, I laughed a lot and had a pleasant time watching it, I may possibly recommend it, but I doubt I'd watch this one again.

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My Heart Is Already Gone ?

I just finished the first two episodes, and what do you mean this drama has only 12 episodes?! 😭 I'm already completely in love with it.

I love the CEO. I love the female lead. I even love the idol. The casting is perfect, the chemistry is amazing, and every scene has me smiling like an idiot.

But if I'm being honest... deep down I'm desperately waiting for her to fall in love with the CEO already! 🥹 Their moments together give me so many butterflies, and I hope this drama keeps my heart fluttering from start to finish.

Please don't disappoint me—this has all the potential to become one of my favorite K-dramas. ❤️


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I just finished Bias & Boss, and I LOVED this drama! 😭❤️ It’s been so long since I’ve actually watched a drama all the way till the end, and honestly, this one was worth it.

I won’t say much about the story because it’s a simple, comforting drama that gives you plenty of heart-fluttering moments. 🥹💗 Sometimes you might get a little bothered by the other characters, but honestly, DON’T MIND THEM. Just keep watching — you’ll love it!

And how DOWN BAD I am for the Boss… I literally cannot explain. 😭 The two of them are SO cute, and I absolutely loved how idiotically down bad they both are for her. If half of these things happened to me, I would literally die. 🫠

Also, it would be a complete lie if I said I didn’t root for the Boss more than the Bias. 😂 Like… HOW COULD I NOT?! Have you seen his damn smile?! 😭 His down-bad-ness, that shy personality, AND the fact that he’s a good kisser?? Sir, please. 😭🫠

He is honestly such a perfect CEO, and I absolutely loved his character. The character development, the relationships, their bond — everything was just so wholesome. 🥹❤️

And I have to mention the Appello family because I LOVED them! 🫶🏻 I also appreciate that there wasn’t some unnecessarily huge villain making you hate half the characters.

It’s just a simple, warm, comforting drama that gives you butterflies and makes you smile.

⭐ 10/10 for me!

If you love rom-coms, cute couples, green-flag CEOs, and heart-fluttering moments, GO WATCH IT. 💗😭

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Chemistry versus writing - somehow feels like everyone loses.

This is the purest form of rom-coms that promises nothing, but romance and comedy and honestly I am perfectly fine with it. I am so happy when romantic comedies do not add murder mystery as a bonus side quest. But, you then need to truly deliver a great romance and comedy, and I don’t feel like we’ve got that here.

On paper I love Kang Ha Gi and Nam Da Reum story. I love how their relationship was written, the internal and external conflicts they had to face before and after they got together. Where is the chemistry though? As much as I loved their story, the on screen chemistry between Kim Hye Jun and Cha Woo Min was so much better.

Truth to be told, well executed romance between fan and idol would be extremely interesting. Especially since they did hit on the issue that usually gets overlooked - how the idolized image fan has might not match who the idol really is. But then we’ve got a decent romance with mediocre chemistry for the female lead and the ceo. I am simply not satisfied.

The plot is rather simple, so they had time to explore all the internal conflicts the characters might feel, but why does it feel like everything was underdeveloped? I had fun, but I was also not emotionally attached to anyone. Good drama is the one I don’t want to move on from, but here I was ready to move on before the last episode even dropped.

On the bright side: I did like how professional work related female leads was. I liked the fangirl part of the plot.
the second couple was cute. The comedy was spot on, and the tiny plot twists to some cliches were refreshing.

But then I don’t get the obsessive ex angle for Lee Chan - kind of led to nowhere. I wish the disbandment was explored more so I cared for the team members and their passion for the music. The moment they hint there is a spy everyone knows who the spy is, so I got frustrated how the characters did not connect the dots till the almost end.

The acting was fine, the production was fine. Nothing stood out either in a positive nor negative way.

Overall, it’s a perfect “I’m tired and need something to pass time, I don't have mental and emotional energy to get too invested" type of a show.

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if you like light romcoms.....

I really liked the drama tho i expected it to be better started with a great interesting plot! But it's alright it was more like one time watch drama cute little romcom ntg so special but feel good drama. I really loved the relation development of lee chan and nam da rum at the end i thought they won't stay as fan-idol or even as friends I'm so glad that they did! And the group comebackkk ohh my godd i felt ever bit of that scene it was only 6 months ago that bts did their comeback after 4 years i really went back in time and felt that emotions again maybe thats why I'm little protecting this drama becoz its close to my heart honestly they could have done better but i have no objection also the last scene where she referred ha gi as her light too who was always beside her, i really liked that scene so much. Loved it if you wanna watch feel good light romcom then go for this one!!

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Comedy via second-hand embarrassment and miscommunication - but still quite fun and cute

Subjective Gut Rating: 7.75

Do you like comedy? Not worried about second-hand embarrassment? Ok with misunderstanding and miscommunication? Well then, “My Bias, My Boss” might be the drama for you. It’s full of typical rom-com cliches and tropes and it’s quite an easy watch. Yes, there are frustrating moments, but for the most part, the predictability of how the romance goes could be a relief for many who are looking for something light.

It did take me a while to get used to the comedy. It’s a little over-the-top (but not too bad), with slow-motion, heart-fluttering, romantic moments and those accidental falls and catches. It is actually kinda cute and I did have a great time watching it. But, it really depends on your mood and if you are looking for something like this.

The love triangle is not bad. I’ve always been on Team CEO since I find him adorkable and more attractive than the Bias. It’s debatable whether Mr. Bias really did fall in love with Ms. Fangirl or just an appreciation of the support she’s given him all those 12 years. Even if it’s not the romance, it is heartwarming to see how Mr. Bias and Ms. Fangirl unknowingly supported each other and are each other's reason to continue on through some challenging times. It is a special bond.

I love the development of Mr. CEO and Ms. Fangirl’s romance. I especially like that special moment when she realizes where her heart really belongs. The journal scene was lovely. It’s good to see the affection is not solely due to her memories, but there’s also some evidence. I am also glad that Mr. CEO remains Mr. CEO during a crisis, instead of being a lovesick puppy who thinks with his heart and not his brain. Unfortunately, as with most romances, I am more interested in the couple before they get together than after. There weren't enough cute and fluffy scenes before we got hit with an ex-gf’s return. Mr. Bias is being really childish here by doing something that could hurt his best friend (who is the reason he’s not bullied and isolated) and his super fangirl (who supports him for 12 years). Mr. CEO is not any better. He could have done a better job explaining without sharing sensitive information. And of course, Ms. Fangirl could have been more trusting. But overall, the pace of the drama is fast and everything gets resolved within an episode or so.

The business side of the plot is decent. I enjoy the small business stories in the first half of the drama. It’s more than just proposals and presentations, but it shines a spotlight on the challenges of some small business owners. But the business plot in the second half is not as fun. The mystery of a spy isn’t that mysterious nor does it make the drama more exciting. The last two episodes are so predictable that I’ve seen them so many times.

Overall, this is a decent and light watch. I would only recommend it if you are looking for a stress-reliever and are fine with humor through second-hand embarrassment and miscommunication. Given I have quite a fun time watching it and am looking for an easy drama, this one fits the bill.



Drama Completed: 9/8/2026 Review #721

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A rom-com in the style of classics, but overloaded with unnecessary clichés.

If you don't have time to read the whole thing, skip to the end where the conclusions are :)

My Bias, My Boss introduces us to Nam Da-reum, a devoted fan of pop star Lee Chan for thirteen years. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is hired by the fashion company Appello and discovers that her idol is one of its founders. At the company, she decides to hide the fact that she is a fan of Lee Chan and strives to maintain a professional demeanor. However, she crosses paths with Director Kang Ha-gi, a workaholic and childhood friend of Chan. Ha-gi harbors unrequited love for Chan, while the star struggles to maintain his public image amidst a complicated personal life. Da-reum finds herself torn between her long-standing interest in Chan and an increasingly strong, unexpected bond with Ha-gi.


The drama got off to a great start and was very entertaining; the comedic situations were the highlight of those early episodes, and the plot was developed very well. The boss-employee dynamic was particularly well-executed, and the office setting felt comfortable and heartwarming. Surprisingly, what could have been a problem—the love triangle—didn't hinder the drama's development. However, like any drama, it had its flaws; these became glaring in the second half, where the show lost its originality by introducing a slew of overused clichés—especially the annoying ex-partner and the "moving abroad" trope. These situations repeat in every rom-com; it seems only the actors and minor plot details change. A nice touch was the portrayal of the artist-fan relationship, which really resonated. Regarding the romance, I feel they should have capitalized more on the leads' chemistry, as it felt quite superficial; still, despite its low points, it was fun to watch, so I wouldn't call it bad.


The drama employs the typical office character archetypes to set the scene, so there isn't much else to say on that front. Here is my analysis of the main characters:


Nam Da-reum (Kim Hye-jun): A new employee on Appello’s marketing team. A natural-born romantic who has always been drawn to someone. At age 17, she became a fan of Lee Chan—a member of the idol group DNX—after an unexpected encounter.

This was my first time seeing Kim Hye-jun; it appears to be her first romantic comedy, as she usually works on thrillers. I must say she nailed the role of the clumsy employee—especially in the early episodes—though in the final episodes, her energy seemed to vanish, and she appeared disheartened by everything. While I didn't care for that shift, she still performed well.



Kang Ha-gi (Kang Hoon): CEO of Appello Company. He took on the role at a young age and built the fashion platform Appello from scratch through titanic effort and innate talent. He is a perfectionist who attends to even the smallest details. He might come across as a cold, demanding perfectionist, but that is only half the story. He takes full responsibility for his team to the very end and—when the results justify it—rewards them without hesitation. If "warm ice" exists in this world, it certainly applies to this man.

This was my first time seeing Kang Hoon in a lead role—I had only seen him in a cameo in *Twenty-Five Twenty-One*—but he did a great job as the cold, perfectionist CEO who also reveals a kinder side. He pulled it off well, though at times I felt he lacked the expressiveness typical of a romantic comedy lead; however, he succeeded in the scenes where he was tender with her. He did a great job.



Lee Chan (Cha Woo-min): A member of the idol group DNX, an actor, Appello’s fashion director, and—above all—a superstar. He has never learned how to love or how to hold onto love. Despite frequent dating rumors, his relationships have been fleeting, and he often seems awkward when faced with others' sincerity. Then, Nam Da-reum enters Chan's life. At first, she was just a new employee who strangely caught his eye. However, once he realized she was a fan who had supported him for over a decade, he became intrigued.



This was my first time seeing Cha Woo-min (as is the case with everyone 😁); he did a great job portraying an idol. It was enjoyable to watch, even though there were toxic moments—especially when he let a friendship interfere with romance, which I didn't like and made me dislike him a little. He also stood Da-reum up quite a few times, yet he cared about her and wanted her close; ultimately, he understood and accepted the situation. A job well done.



The OST is catchy and refreshing; just because I don't have any specific favorite songs doesn't mean it's bad—it's a solid soundtrack.


Would I watch it again? I don't usually rewatch shows unless they left a huge impression or I absolutely loved them. That said, I might watch it again if I urgently need a romantic drama or want to watch something with someone else, but for now, I don't think so.



In short, My Bias My Boss is an office-set romantic comedy featuring a love triangle and a classic plot often seen in this genre, along with idol-fan dynamics. It’s perfect if you enjoy office dramas, though it does have some flaws, such as an excess of clichés. Overall, it’s a very lighthearted and easy-to-watch story.




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Lighted-hearted slice-of-life kinda romcom

The story is really ordinary and kinda reflects reality to a certain extent. With the job switching, the struggles, having something that keeps you going, and eventually becoming your own light. Overall, I think the drama did its job.

FL and ML's characters were pretty easy to like. I love how real it also was, and it wasn't exaggerated, making them easy to relate to as well. For example, FL's habit of always saying she's fine. It felt naturally for her to become someone like that due to the environment she grew up in and what she experienced in school. Same goes for the ML. Not everyone's good at sharing their feelings or expressing their emotions. But by the end of the show, both of them had quite some character development which felt natural and happened at the right pace. Also love how healthy their relationship was, from them officially knowing each other to them dating. They didn't have really strong chemistry or tension, but I think they looked really cute together, and their cute innocent vibe really suited this drama.

If you're looking for a super hot or super sweet couple with lots of steamy (or experienced) kisses, this show probably isn't for you. I feel that the leads are actually also quite mature in their thinking. Sure, they act shy or awkward at times (which I find normal since both characters aren't that experienced in dating), but when it comes to communicating, they do don't childish arguments. They are both emotionally stable and always talk things out. I love that they never yell at each other.

2ML's character never felt like a real threat to the leads' relationship progress, but I appreciate how he wasn't toxic. Sure, he had his flaws, but he wasn't a jerk. I like that even though he's supposed to be an idol and actor, he doesn't carry that kind of high-status aura with him and instead feels very humble and down-to-earth. Most of the time, main idol characters appear a bit arrogant or aloof in dramas at some point, but 2ML here just felt like another normal human being instead of an idol. And I mean this in a good way, because I feel that it's a refreshing take on idol characters. He struggled to learn how to give love and accept love, but he was never an a$$ about it.

Even ML's ex who came back, she wasn't as annoying as the exes in most dramas. She's even so much better than 2ML's toxic and suffocating ex who appeared in the first half, tbh. I still think 2ML's ex was really unbearable and really cheapened herself just for a guy she deems a jerk. She was the typical toxic ex. Though, when ML's ex showed up for the first time, I didn't like her very much because of how self-centered she came across at first (clearly having hurt both ML and 2ML), but I appreciate how she wasn't the petty type who'd resort to really dirty tricks to steal a man. At the end of the day, she valued herself and her career more than a taken man who doesn't like her anymore. If writer must include the return of an ex in dramas to stir things up, please make them more like this.

Story-wise, I think it's pretty straightforward. We've seen this plot countless times. We know what's coming next. But it's the execution that makes a difference, and I think this show did it well. I was looking for something lighthearted and easy to watch. I wasn't in the mood for anything too depressing. I wanted a chill drama that'd make me smile. My Bias, My Boss checked all the boxes. I wish they'd drawn a clearer line between being a rational respectful fangirl and being an obsessive sasaeng though, because sometimes it's just a fine line, but that's the only thing I can really nitpick with this drama.

I feel that this drama was meant to be taken lightly. It doesn't have any big plot twist or major life lesson or the sweetest romance in k-dramaland. In fact, I don't think those were even the intention. It's more like a slice-of-life drama of a fangirl who grows as a person and comes to love herself and find her own worth. The biggest takeaway for me from this drama, and what I loved most, was how her idol was her dream and she eventually found her own dream while supporting her idol's dream. Wish we had more cute scenes between FL and ML, but I think the pacing was done right. If they got together earlier, it'd feel rushed and wouldn't make sense.

Watched this after watching Shop for Killers 2, and was excited to see how different Kim Hye Jun would be in a lighthearted romcom. She did not disappoint. Hope she'll appear in another romcom in the future! Also, I think this is Kang Hoon's first main lead romcom? As in playing the main romantic interest. I think he played the subtle tsundere pretty well. His little reactions and expressions are always hilarious! Didn't know Kang Hoon would be so good at comedy. 😆 He's got nice arms too. 🙈

If I'm looking for something fun and light to watch, I would consider watching this again (but skipping the exes' scenes, sorry). I really like the whole peaceful vibe of this drama. It's chill but not boring or mindless. It still carries simple warm messages. Even something as simple as ML telling FL to stop saying she's fine all the time when she clearly isn't, and also reminding her to put herself first.

I think if you're looking for an insightful, mature, dramatic romcom, this might not be your cup of tea. But if you're looking for a cute, lighthearted, slice-of-life romcom with a toxic-free main couple (or even side characters, minus 2ML's ex), you might enjoy this. The office also appears to have a fairly healthy working environment, which was refreshing. I think this drama was honestly a nice and easy watch to unwind from other heavy dramas. I really enjoyed it.

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"Simple Office Rom-Com Drama"

My Bias, My Boss is a simple and breezy office rom-com that is easy to watch and enjoy.

The idol-related storyline is handled well and fits naturally into the overall plot.

Kang Hoon as Kang Ha-gi, Kim Ye-jun as Nam Da-reum, and Cha Woo-min as Lee Chan all deliver good performances.

The chemistry between the leads works really well and makes the romantic moments enjoyable.

The funny sequences add a lot of charm and keep the drama light and entertaining.

The story stays engaging without becoming unnecessarily complicated or dragged out.

Overall, everything works nicely, and the happy ending makes it a satisfying rom-com experience. ⭐

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Fluffy beginning but give it time to improve ...

This really didn't grab me right away. The first couple episodes make the two protagonists seem inept on dealing with anyone socially. Da Reum is made to act just ridiculous throughout a good part of this series, while Ha Gi seems out of touch with everyone around him. I think the only character I liked from the start was Lee Chan. He seemed kind of genuine, given the history of what his past was about. The acting was fine for all three leads, It was nice to finally see Woo Min play a good guy for a change. He's always the person to hate in past dramas. He showed he can play both good and evil.
By the time episode 3 finishes up, it actually begins to develop into a pretty decent series, It eventually gets into a more series tone, particularly after the pinnacle episode of 7. That changes a lot in the drama.
I know there were 12 episodes, but I really thought it could have concluded after the 11th one. Everything really seemed to get wrapped into a nice bow, giving lots of happy endings ... but it continued with another hour.
Surprisingly, the final episode did add a bunch to the story, cementing an even better ending than expected. The sub plots were concluded in a great way, especially with the five "idols"
All in all, it was an enjoyable watch, and a satisfying ending.

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