My Bias, My Boss

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This was only my second idol K-drama, but I thought it was really good. The only thing I skipped was the flashbacks—they annoy me in pretty much every series or anime.

I watch a lot of shows across different genres, and this one definitely goes into my comfort-watch category. I actually subscribed to Rakuten TV just because I kept seeing so many clips of this drama on TikTok, and I’m really glad I did. It definitely didn’t disappoint. The characters were lovable, the chemistry felt natural, and it was the kind of show that was easy to relax with after a long day.

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Love Triangle with Unexpected Depth

On the surface, “My Bias, My Boss” is a fun and fluffy rom-com, but it also takes an interesting look at the sometimes blurry lines between friendship, rivalry, admiration, and attraction.

What stands out in contrast with the mostly unserious plot is the characters’ growth, particularly the female lead’s development.

When Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Joon) rage-quits her unfulfilling corporate job, she makes the highly questionable decision of trying to land a new role at the company where her celebrity crush — a retired K-pop idol — is one of the co-founders. As a super fan, her goal in getting the job is more than a little motivated by her obsession with her bias, a fact that comes back to bite her later.

She starts out as someone who’s kind of immature and impulsive and too starstruck to think rationally about her feelings, but grows into a more confident and capable woman as she figures out the difference between love and admiration, learns to speak up for herself, and finds success in her career.

Perhaps the most complex character is Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min), the former idol. Despite his outward success in the entertainment industry and as an entrepreneur, he’s a pretty pitiful character. He craves attention and validation so much that he tries to desperately hold on whatever scrap of genuine feeling he can find, by whatever means necessary. When he learns that Da Reum has been his devoted fan for more than a decade, he develops something like an obsession of his own.

Rounding out the love triangle is Chan’s high school best friend and business partner Kang Ha Gi (Kang Hoon), a sweet, slightly awkward, and surprisingly perceptive type of male lead that’s easy to like. Though he too has his flaws — namely, poor communication skills when under pressure or in emotionally tense situations.

Of course, no rom-com would be complete without an ex to stir up the drama. When Ha Gi’s high school girlfriend (who was also Chan’s unrequited crush) pops up like an unwelcome house guest, the love triangle briefly becomes a quadrangle.

As the main characters navigate office drama, crushes, jealousies, and more over the course of 12 episodes, viewers will find a lot of laughs along the way to a happy ending. It’s not a particularly remarkable plot or memorable romance, but it’s an easy and enjoyable watch.

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yuna baited me into watching and i have zero regrets

honestly i only watched this bc of yuna but i did not expect to get this hooked on the series and the whole cast too. the chemistry was so good, everyone did such a great job, and even the cringe scenes couldn't ruin it for me. i loved how timely the issues were, especially in the kpop world, and thank god dareum wasn't painfully delulu. there was actually so much to take away from this as a fan. also loved seeing so many new faces getting their chance to shine. this was my first ongoing drama and now i'll genuinely miss waiting every monday & tuesday. thank you my bias, my boss, for giving us yoon choi. even with limited screen time, she still got to showcase her acting. i'm so proud of my actress, yuna!! ❤️

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A Typical Rom Com Kdrama, but Enjoyable

I've completed this series and I don't think I've change much of my opinion since posting after the first 6 episodes. I run down the pros and cons of the show.

The Pros
1. Main storyline with subplots were good enough to keep me viewing every week. Although a couple were duds as they seem to be going somewhere but then just fell flat. But for the most part, the story seemed to flow.
2. The first half of the series with the bumbling Da Reum and stiff, cold Ha Gi getting into awkward and odd situations was the most entertaining. Honestly this part was what I liked best about their relationship. Both the MLs played the awkward, comedy-slapstick bits very well, and it worked.
3. The Appello office staff was very likable and made the scenes with the full crew so enjoyable to watch. Likewise were Da Reum's two best friends and their storylines. Funny and enjoyable.

The Cons
1. Like I stated before there were a couple of subplots that really were duds and could have been left out. One was bringing back Ha Gi's first love and CEO of Han. The triangle of Chan, Da Reum and Ha Gi had finally been put to rest, then another triangle is thrown at us. I thought it was unnecessary. The storyline of catching the internal spy could have been done without the ex-girlfriend angle. And, what was with Da Reum suddenly going to Paris? Why throw that in? Second, the storyline with Cho I (???). She was the employee who we all thought was the corporate spy, but really she was just a bitch doing bitchy things. I'm not sure this storyline was necessary other than throwing the viewer off of who the real corporate spy was.
2. Da Reum and Ha Gi's romantic relationship. While their relationship was sweet, it never progressed past 7th grade. Maybe that was because 7th graders were their demographic. But it lacked passion, and they really had no romantic chemistry. Now they could be bumbling fools for days and it was hilarious, but the romance....nope.
3. Chan the Kpop Idol dates his fan. I wrote about this below, so I won't repeat myself. It was too unrealistic for me. Probably because I really don't believe Kpop idols think much about their fans beyond how much money they can get from them. I'm a tad jaded or maybe realistic in realizing all the idol adoration of their fans is just really good acting.

All in all, it was a nice Kdrama. Very typical of a classic rom-com Kdrama in Kdramaland where right triumphs over wrong, everyone finds redemption in the end, and romance is squeaky clean and sanitized. I've watched enough Kdramas to get past the unrealistic nature and just enjoy the storyline and characters, and this one did have some likable, fun characters in it that made me want to spend the evening watching the next episode.

After watching 6 episodes:
So far this is a cute and enjoyable rom com that is pretty typical for Kdrama rom coms. The cute but naive, somewhat bumbling FL is just kind of all over the place as she wonders through life and work unaware of how her naiveté has such an alluring affect on the two very handsome ML's in the drama. Yea, this is very unrealistic and would never happen in real life, but it's presented in a cute and adorable way.

Da Reum goes to work at a fashion company because it was founded by her Kpop idol bias, and it's her life's mission to forever follow and adore him. Once there, she realizes the idol is just the face of the company and in reality it is run by a workaholic CEO who is often cold and distant. The two of them are put into awkward situations, and the cold-hearted CEO begins to warm up to her bright and shining cuteness, not to mention her constant positivity....that is, when she is not being so absent minded he has to rescue her and gets hurt. It's the slap-stick comedic method of having two people fall in love. Only, there's a triangle.....the idol. Now, if this drama weren't unrealistic enough as it is.....we get to jump off a cliff into utter fantasy as the idol falls for the fan!!

At Episode 6, the FL starts to date her idol bias. Honestly, I feel this storyline is the weakest part of the drama because it's so unrealistic, and if this were the entire story, I would probably drop it. But the relationship between the FL and the cold/distant CEO is keeping me watching. These two together are really cute even if they get into some outrageous situations. But right now, the triangle storyline and the two men vying for the FL is the focus. There is a scandal brewing on the horizon, and we still need to catch the Appello corporate mole who is selling secrets to the competition. So there is enough holding me that I"m trying really hard not to be too annoyed at the idol/fan relationship happening because this.....this people....is truly fiction.

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Top-Notch Chemistry, Relatable Fangirling, and Swoon-Worthy Rom-Com Magic

My Bias, My Boss delivers a delightfully sweet, lighthearted workplace rom-com that nails the ultimate fangirl dream scenario with plenty of humor and heart. Kim Hye-jun and Kang Hoon showcase top-notch chemistry as Nam Da-reum and Kang Ha-gi, looking visuals-wise incredible together and bringing a sweet, natural romance to life. Kim Hye-jun effortlessly captures Da-reum's bubbly, passionate personality, making her fangirling feel grounded, relatable, and genuinely real rather than overly cringe. While the story sets up a love triangle between her boss and her longtime idol bias Lee Chan, rooting for Ha-gi feels like the natural choice from the start; it reflects the realistic reality that fans don't typically end up with their idols, even as Cha Woo-min’s Lee Chan provides a believable backstory for his own growing interest in her. Beyond the main pairing, the series balances its sweet and funny moments with well-integrated subplots, from the charm of the second lead couple to the drama surrounding the D.N.X group conflict. Backed by solid emotional depth, snappy humor, and a satisfying ending, My Bias, My Boss stands out as an easy, thoroughly enjoyable comfort watch.

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Such a cute rom com

I have been out of the loop with kdramas since around mid 2024. I’ve been able to start some kdramas and other media like thai bls. But it was really hard for me to get into them, I was basically in a slump. I’ve been able to finish like 2-3 kdramas in the past year and i’m still stuck on some like Squid Game S3 and Sweet Home S3 with 1-2 episodes left. I remember seeing a teaser around mid July for this drama and I loved Kim Hyejun in Inspector Koo and A Shop for Killers S1 so I set a reminder to watch it. I didn’t set any expectations because I’ve not had great luck with continuing ongoing kdramas at all. It started a little cliche and cute, but that’s exactly what I needed. Week after week MBMB made me happy to look forward to Mondays and Tuesdays. Watching every episode made me giddy, I loved watching the TVN behind the scenes, and gasping at the clips that they cut. The chemistry between Hyejun and Kanghoon kept me wanting more. The plot was not complex, and it honeslty didn’t need to be. It was juggling many storylines at once like Hagi and his mom, Hagi+Chan+Jeongyeon, DNX, Apello spy, second lead couple, and ofc the love triangle. I applaud everyone who worked on this drama to deliver a perfect rom com, it had everything from great osts, comedy, emotion, romance, and a great big cast. I felt like we got to see how real the office setting was and all the hard work that they were putting in. Obviously there was that cliche accidental kiss, but I loved it. They made up for it with 2 great kisses in the next few episodes. I also enjoyed that Ha-gi and Chan were able to reconcile in the end. Even Jeong-yeon and Dareum became friends and ended up working together. Some dramas can’t wrap everything up in a nice big bow like MBMB did, they were able to make conflicts and have solutions at the end. Rhis is such a feel good show, and I’m so glad I was able to experience it while it was airing. I’m just glad tha MBMB allowed me to get back into kdramas. I already watched A Shop for Killers S2 and not a shocker, Hye-jun was great. I so glad I had this kdrama to make me happy and I transitioned back into college and I hope to continue back in my regular routine of kdrama watching! Thank you My Bias My Boss!

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A Sweet, Charming Romance With Kim Hye-jun Stealing My Heart ❤️

I really enjoyed My Bias, My Boss! From the beginning, this K-drama pulled me in with its fun storyline, adorable romance, emotional moments, and the chemistry between the leads. It has that comforting K-drama charm where you can simply sit back, get invested in the characters, and enjoy watching their relationship develop. There were plenty of cute moments that genuinely made me smile, while the more emotional scenes gave the story some much-needed depth.

Kim Hye-jun as Nam Da-reum was easily one of my favorite parts of the drama. I have watched several K-dramas featuring her before, and I have loved her in every single one, so seeing her take on this role was something I was particularly excited about. Once again, she delivered such a wonderful performance. She has this incredible ability to make her characters feel natural and emotionally believable, and I found myself completely invested in her character throughout the drama. Honestly, Kim Hye-jun continues to prove why she is one of those actresses I will happily watch in anything.

This was actually my first K-drama with Kang Hoon as a lead, and I have to say, what a great first impression! I really liked him in this role of Kang Ha-gi. His chemistry with Kim Hye-jun worked so well for me, especially during the cute and softer romantic moments. Their interactions had a lovely warmth to them, and I genuinely enjoyed watching their relationship progress. Kang Hoon definitely left me wanting to see more of him in future dramas.

Overall, My Bias, My Boss was such a lovely watch for me. I loved the storyline, the romance, the emotional scenes, the character interactions, and especially the performances from Kim Hye-jun and Kang Hoon. It gave me exactly the kind of cute, emotional K-drama experience I was looking for, and I had a great time watching it. Kim Hye-jun remains one of my favorite actresses to watch.❤️

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My favorite series in a long, long time!

My updated review-in-progress (also posted on Viki):

Just finished episode 8 and dang I love this show so much.

First, be sure not to miss the epilogues. Most episodes have one and they always add to the experience.

Now on to the fanboying!

In a way this show feels tailor-made to trigger viewers who are tired of kdrama tropes, but for me the tropes are a key part of the charm. Or, more accurately, it's the way they're tweaked or even subverted. There are so many situations I've seen before, and yet they never play out the way I expect.

The show is obviously centered on a love triangle, which will also be a turn-off to some, but this is a stellar example of how to do one properly: by comparing and contrasting both the suitors themselves as well as the romantic interest's reaction to them.

What I especially like here is that Nam Da-reum's intellectual and visceral responses are also contrasted. Basically, there's one person she thinks she likes but always acts awkwardly and uncomfortably around versus another that she has all kinds of misconceptions about and assumes dislikes her, yet she always acts like herself in his presence.

I really, really like stories centered around characters catching up to their own feelings, so this series is perfect for me.

Structurally, I also love that they revisit the same story beats from different perspectives. For example, there are scenes with each male lead being mobbed by fangirls that clearly show how Nam Da-reum sees herself in those relationships.

Also, her grabbing the ML's arm and running away with him gets mirrored later when he grabs her arm and escorts her out of an even more uncomfortable situation. It's exceptionally well done.

One other thing I love is that whenever something unpleasant happens, it gets resolved quickly. The focus is on entertainment, so even though there's some scheming and backstabbing and the stakes are serious, there's only enough suffering to ensure that you feel giddy when things get resolved. It's impressive.

As I wrote in my original draft, the cast is phenomenal, including the supporting actors. I really can't imagine anyone else in these roles.

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Kang Hoon where have you been all this while!!!

I really really hope through this drama, Kang Hoon is finally able to get more lead roles T.T His role in this drama was so relatable. He was a CEO but not like the kind who doenst do any work. His character setup was interesting and he had the charisma to lead the company. At the same time when he returns home he is such a goofball getting shocked by his AI speaker all the time haha >< The difference in dynamics really made his character enjoyable. It was not over the top and done just nicely.

I also enjoyed watching the very devoted female lead. I think KHJ was cute and bubbly. She had a good character development with the help of her boss so that was interesting as well. As a kpop stan I could also relate to how idolising someone doesnt mean u "like" the person cause in the end we only know them from the screens.

We also need to talk about Kang Hoon's fits. Wow the stylist did an amazing job every episode. I guess the fashion CEO setup helped alot cause instead of seeing suits all the time we got some really good fits with layers and jackets.

But I cant deny the plot is really veryyyy cliche, but i mean thats what I signed up for! I didnt really expect some mind blowing plots/makjang in this drama....i was really just here for the fluff.

Overall a really cute drama which occupied my mondays and tuesdays for 3 months. Definitely will rewatch !

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Cute, so, so cute

This drama was just what I needed, does it actually deserve 8,5 objectively definitely no, but somehow it wheeled me in from the start and had me hooked all the way to the end, not wanting to let it go making me ignore such things that would normally annoy me such as second hand embarrassment, misunderstandings and over the top characters. But somehow I just didn't care and kept wanting more.

The story has so many old tropes, you would get Bingo ina trope card during the first episode,...

Was it highly predictable - yes

Did it lack all substance- also yes

Did I at times feel like I was in a Made in Korea infomericial/PPL fest K-everything.... Also YES; YES, YES

And again I couldn't care less, the characters are sweet, the smiles hit home and the hot n cold romance is just sooo cute. so are the friendships, the mom and a ll the small details where just so cute from the cats, to the plants to the smiles, cuteness overload.

So if you are in the mood for some cliches, a sweet romance, k-stuff and can handle some second hand embarrassment this is a really good choice.

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Kinda flat, but still enjoyable

This is one those drama that would’ve benefitted of a longer run time, cause all the ideas are there but all the characters are at a surface level. Maybe the writer actually didn’t have more to say, but we’ll never know. It doesn’t feel incomplete though like some 12 episodes drama nowadays, I didn’t find plot holes etc…

Other points
1) I don’t know if it’s an unpopular opinion or not but what Dareum and her friend did is indeed sasaeng behavior. They didn’t mean any harm or have ill intentions, but it’s a nope for me to actually find a job just to be closer to your bias, even if they’re just your inspiration or you want to tell them they did well and that they’re loved. Like I’d never do that, period.

2) Ha Gi character, as the ML, is quite flat. Like we know his backstory still I felt nothing for him. When he was showing his “cold” side it wasn’t charismatic, when he showed his sweet and goofy side, it wasn’t swooning or cute… Overall just flat. It’s not the actors fault I guess, it’s the material? I don’t know to be honest.

3) Chan character could be the first second ML I never cheered for. The guy is not bad, he’s stunted, he never got to grow up in a healthy environment (no present parents and then the entertainment industry). He needs therapy, cause all the things that we saw were red flags, no wonder she was so uncomfortable around him. He’s not a bad guy, he’s broken to pieces. Still, there wasn’t much to work with, he could’ve been a much more complex character with more time to breathe in the story.

Overall I enjoyed it, for a 12 episode drama that is supposed to be light hearted he did good, not well for sure though. What I liked is the old school formula that I’m missing more and more nowadays.
I gotta say I really enjoyed Dareum’s actress, it might be my first time seeing her and honestly? She carried. She had a wide range of emotions through her face, she’s the only character that didn’t feel so two-dimensional.
One flaw in her acting were those dry as hell kiss, like you could see him trying, but she wasn’t even like a fish grasping for air, damn girl.
If the actors are not committed to kiss scenes, to me it’s okay, just try to shoot them in a way we don’t actually see, a suggestion of a kiss is better than a bad kiss shown just for the sake of it.

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