Mokuspilla

I think it's already safe to say after the first 45 minutes that this series is a massive missed opportunity. The basic concept of workplace rivalry had some potential, but the execution turned out to be painfully weak and childish.

The biggest and most disappointing problem is undoubtedly the casting of Thai makeup artist Nongchat. Excessive cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery have completely stripped his face of natural expression. On top of that, his acting is painfully amateurish. The dialogue is terribly artificial, as if the actors were mechanically reading lines from a piece of paper, without any genuine emotion or involvement.

The only positive aspect and glimmer of hope in this series is South Korean model Choi Seung-ho. He is incredibly handsome, charming, and does a fantastic job portraying his character. The NC scene in the first episode could have worked thanks to him, but intimacy takes two people. Instead of being hot and steamy, it ended up feeling downright awkward and uncomfortable.

Overall, I'd give the first episode a weak 5 out of 10, and the only reason it doesn't get an even lower score is the Korean guy.

I'll give it one more chance with the second episode.