Business Proposal
Business Proposal
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Business Proposal

"If you come any closer, I'm not going to let you go again."

8.5
Yr 2022
Rt 61m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

In disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up to a blind date to scare him away. But plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO — and makes a proposal.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 90 /100

Business Proposal is widely celebrated by critics as a quintessential, high-energy romantic comedy. It is praised for its ability to lean into classic genre tropes while keeping the experience fresh, breezy, and consistently hilarious.

Reviewers consistently highlight the show's strong performances, tight editing, and effective comedic timing. While some elements lean into familiar melodramatic K-drama territory, critics agree that the show's charming delivery and top-tier cast make it a standout, highly addictive watch.

“A wholesome rom-com that celebrates all the tropes we crib about but secretly love.”

“It takes the classic rom-com tropes and clichés, and puts a fresh spin to it, resulting in laughs and amusement.”

“It was in my top five for the year 2022 for its acting, editing, all star cast, and comedy relief.”

“A breezy watch with a great cast and plenty of moments that will have you cackling at your screen one minute and swooning the next.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
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Why fans love it

Business Proposal plays with the familiar setup of a blind date gone wrong to lean into the familiar beats of office romance. The series balances the high-pressure world of a chaebol CEO with the grounded, comedic mishaps of his employee. By embracing the tropes of a fake identity narrative, the show provides a consistent energy that moves quickly between workplace tension and lighthearted character interactions.

The dynamic between Ahn Hyo-seop and the supporting cast anchors the series in a recognizable rhythm. While the primary employer-employee relationship drives the plot, the development of the secondary couple adds a distinct layer of personality to the overall arc. The result is a straightforward tonal blend of drama and comedy that relies on clear chemistry rather than overly complicated twists.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 14
Longest run 12 eps
Show 67 more
Go Wook as Lee Min-woo 12 episodes Choi Byung-chan as Shin Ha-min 12 episodes Im Gi-hong as Kevin 12 episodes Yun Sang-jeong as Kim Hye-ji 12 episodes Bae Woo-hee as Go Yoo-ra 12 episodes Seo Hye-won as Jo Yoo-jung 12 episodes Kim Won-sik as Mr. Park 1 episode Kang Hak-soo as Mr. Park's friend 1 episode Min Jung-sup as Restaurant owner 1 episode Choi Ki-seob as Young-seo's blind date 1 episode Jo Ji-seung as Min-shik's girlfriend 1 episode Kim Seo-jun as Marker boy 1 episode Kim Young-mi as Marker boy's mom 1 episode Yoo Young-bok as Doctor 2 episodes Kim Koo-taek as 'Go Food' executive 5 episodes Park No-gyeong as Policeman 1 episode Kim Jung-hwa as Ye-ri 1 episode Lim Yong-soon as "Be Strong, Geum-hui" actor 1 episode Lim Jung-ok as "Be Strong, Geum-hui" actress 1 episode Choi Kyung-min as Han Min-hui 1 episode Min Hyo-won as Minister of Justice's daughter 1 episode Lee Ha-eum as Tae-moo's blind date 1 episode Yu Song-hee as Tae-moo's blind date 1 episode Seong Ji-won as Tae-moo's blind date 1 episode Yang Jin-seon as Goobne diner 1 episode Seo Kwon-soon as Ms. Oh 2 episodes Joo Hee-jae as Kwang Bok-yi 5 episodes Park Byung-wook as Kwang Bok-yi's father 3 episodes No Eul as Shin Geum-hui 5 episodes Kim Joo-ah as Real estate agent 1 episode Kim Min-seok as Himself 1 episode Jeong Dong-hwan as Himself 1 episode Lee Ki-young as Chairman Jin 4 episodes Kim So-yang as 'Go Food' employee 1 episode Seo Hee as Clothing saleswoman 1 episode Kim Ryeo-eun as Clothing saleswoman 1 episode Lee Ki-hyuk as Shin Jung-woo 3 episodes Jeon Yeo-jin as 'Go Food' employee 3 episodes You Eui-tae as 'Go Food' employee 3 episodes No Hui-jung as Da-goo's chauffeur 4 episodes Kim Min-sik as Restaurant staff 1 episode Jeon Jun-young as Young-jun 1 episode Seo Jeong-bin as Ha-ri & Min-woo's friend 1 episode Kim Seo-kyung as Ms. Cho 1 episode Tei as Food truck vendor 1 episode Han Ji-hyo as Da-hye 2 episodes Lee Soo-jung as Ji-min 2 episodes Park Joo-young as Hotel receptionist 2 episodes Oh Jin-ha as Hotel receptionist 1 episode Bae Yu-ri as Hotel employee 1 episode Lee Jae-woo as Executive 1 episode Jeon Jun-woo as Chef 1 episode Kim Jung-soo as Da-goo's friend 1 episode Han Dong-gyun as Da-goo's friend 1 episode Kim Ji-su as Nurse 1 episode Kim Young-ah as Jin Chae-rim 2 episodes Hwang Bo-ra as Journalist 1 episode Kim Jung-young as Sung-hoon's mother 2 episodes Kang Cho-won as Flower shop passerby 1 episode Choi Nam-wook as 'Go Food' employee 1 episode Shin Dong-eun as 'Go Food' employee 1 episode Ok Joo-ri as Goobne diner 2 episodes Park Jae-joon as Kang Tae-moo (child) 1 episode Kim Kyu-jong as Tae-moo's father 1 episode Na Eun-saem as Tae-moo's mother 1 episode Kim Seong-yong as 'Go Food' employee 1 episode Jang Myoung-un as 'Go Food' employee 1 episode
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

based on novel or book fake identity businessman blind date romance heir employer employee relationship office romance rich man poor woman secondary couple charming chaebol
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
February 28, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
61 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
786