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Business Proposal is a 2022 Korean Drama starring Kim Se-jeong, Ahn Hyo-seop, Seol In-ah, Lee Deok-hwa, Kim Min-kyu, Kim Hyun-Sook, Lim Ki-Hong, Yun Sang-Jeong and other actors and actresses. It is based on a webtoon novel written by HeeHwa and illustrated by Narak. The series is written by Han Seol-hee and Hong Bo-hee and direction is by Park Seon-ho. Business Proposal aired for 12 episodes and it is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.
T.V. Series’ Name – Business Proposal
Director’s Name - Park Seon-ho
Genre – Romance, Comedy
Based on/Adapted in – Webtoon ‘Business Proposal’ by HeeHwa
Language – Korean
Synopsis (Non-spoiler)
Shin Ha-ri (Kim Se-jeong) agrees to go on a blind date in place of her friend, Jin Young-seo (Seol In-ah) but finds out that the date is her boss. She is there to get rejected so that Young-seo does not have to go on more prospective dates.
The date, Kang Tae-moo (Ahn Hyo-seop), CEO of Go Food, the company where Ha-ri works is being pressured by his grandfather Kang Da-goo (Lee Deok-hwa), the chairman of Go Foods parent company to get married. In order to not go on further dates, he decides to marry fake Jin Young-seo completely unaware of her identity and employment status. The drama explores Tae-moo and Shin Ha-ri’s bond, their cute interactions and office romance.
About the Director
TV Shows directed by Park Seon-ho are A Business Proposal (SBS, 2022), My Strange Hero (SBS, 2018), Wok of Love (SBS, 2018), Suspicious Partner (SBS, 2017), Legend of the Blue Sea (SBS, 2016), The Village (SBS, 2015), My Fantastic Funeral (SBS, 2015), Birth of a Beauty (SBS, 2014).
He worked as assistant director for the following dramas: The Great Seer (SBS, 2012), I Remember You (SBS, 2012), Prosecutor Princess (SBS, 2010), Robber (SBS, 2008).
Psychological Analysis
The tropes presented in the drama is one which is very stereotypical, the one of boss-employee romance. It is so cliché to see the powerful, rich, handsome and cold CEO be mystified by the simplistic beauty of a girl who no one else finds attractive. It seems that the show is trying too hard to make a unique love story but fails miserably.
The second lead also charms the audience with their sizzling chemistry. They both seem as natural as the lead couple. The supporting cast makes the show memorable with their presence. The drama seems clichéd at times with nosy grandfather, office romance, cold boss-bubbly girl tropes. Nevertheless, it is a rom-com that satisfies that genre but with a little turn off.
Famous Dialogues
“I realized that I was investing too much time into something that’s insignificant.”
“It won’t matter if it’s 2 or 20 years. My feelings will never change.”
“There are some things that get results with a short amount of time, and other things where you risk the losses and stay in it for the long run. It’s difficult to decide how good or bad something is just by how long it takes.”
“We live in two different worlds. The president and I can’t be a couple.”
“If this isn’t a dream, there’s no way you would come running to take care of me like this.”
“When you eat food that you had in the past, you recall all of the happy memories from back then, and it tastes even better.”
“I thought it wouldn’t, but it hurts. It hurts so much.”
“Do you not know what it means to be truly independent? True independence is living off the money you earn yourself.”
The Bottom Line
Like all the K-dramas, this show will also make you swoon over its handsome couple. The ever-lasting chemistry of the leads makes them the right choice for the role. More importantly, the supporting cast must be given its due credit. Tae Moo’s grandfather, Shin Ha-ri’s family and her co-employees add a zest of humour and relativity to the scenes. The show would not be as fun as it looks now.
The drama is very relaxed and chill. There’s no need to put your brain into a frenzy while watching. The show is one of the most popular ones released in 2022. If you are also looking for something to watch after your hectic day, this is the right choice. Grab your favourite drink and some snacks too much and dive into the world of romance.
My ratings for the show - 3.5 on 5
You may watch the show on Netflix
Written By – Vanshika Rathour
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