Unlock My Boss
Unlock My Boss
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Unlock My Boss

7.4
Yr 2022
Rt 64m
Status Ended
Comedy Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

At the brink of his death, the CEO and founder of an IT company's spirit gets stuck inside a smartphone and enlists the help of a young man to do favors on his behalf in exchange for 10 billion won.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Unlock My Boss is generally regarded as an entertaining and engaging series that blends elements of mystery, drama, and comedy. Critics praise its ability to balance a unique, technology-driven plot with emotional themes, particularly family bonding, which helps ground the more fantastical concept of a CEO trapped inside a smartphone.

While some reviewers acknowledge the premise functions partly as a narrative gimmick common in the genre, the execution is widely considered successful. The production is often highlighted for its pacing and the satisfying way it unfolds its central mystery rather than saving every revelation for the finale. It is frequently described as a heartwarming, hidden gem that delivers a realistic and well-resolved conclusion.

“A heartwarming and entertaining watch, with a strong emphasis on family bonding.”

“An interesting drama that keeps the audience hooked to their screens.”

“The show, unlike other kdramas, doesn't leave everything for the very end.”

“Unlock My Boss really is a hidden gem.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

The Roku Channel
US
Rakuten Viki
US • CA
Why fans love it

This 2022 drama and comedy takes the high-stakes world of tech executive politics and filters it through a surreal, device-driven lens. Based on a webcomic, the series blends absurd workplace humor with a tense conspiracy surrounding a corporate takeover. The core narrative turns on an unusual arrangement: an IT founder whose spirit gets stuck inside a smartphone hires a young man for 10 billion won to execute his orders in the real world.

The show balances lighthearted office misadventures with the lingering threat of a corporate conspiracy. As the newly minted proxy navigates high-level boardrooms and modern tech concepts like artificial intelligence and virtual reality, he works to untangle the mystery behind his digital boss's predicament. Featuring Park Sung-woong, the series lands a distinct mix of tech-focused mystery and corporate comedy.

Production Board

Crew

Creator
Kim Hyung-min Lee Cheol-ha
Theme Song Performance
Park Hyun Kyu Mckdaddy Han Dong Jae Jung Si On Ju Bum Jin 우지원
Director
Lee Cheol-ha
Writer
Kim Hyeong-min
Comic Book
Sanghyun Park
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Similarity

Where Unlock My Boss overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

artificial intelligence (a.i.) office virtual reality conspiracy corporate take over smart phone corporate conspiracy virtual assistant based on webcomic or webtoon smartphone
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
December 07, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
64 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
38