Buzz
South Korean romantic workplace dramas have become incredibly popular among audiences, with notable titles such as 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?', 'Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon', and 'Beauty Inside'. And the recent obsession in this genre is none other than 'A Business Proposal'.
'A Business Proposal' - A Workplace Romance
Exploring 'A Business Proposal' - Review
1. Summary of 'A Business Proposal'
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Release Date: 28/02/2022
Duration: 12 episodes, 60 minutes/episode
Director: Park Seon Ho
Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-ky, Seol In-ah
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A Business Proposal quickly rises to the top of the most popular Korean romance films, achieving a rating of 6.5 after just two episodes.
The storyline revolves around the 'love contract' between wealthy heir Kang Tae Moo (portrayed by Ahn Hyo Seop) and the Cinderella-like Shin Ha Ri (played by Kim Se Jeong).
As the heir to a major conglomerate, Tae Moo is handsome and affluent, yet still single, much to his grandfather's concern. Under the arrangement of the 'chairman', Tae Moo is forced to go on blind dates with hundreds of women, but none catch his eye.
On the other side, wealthy heiress Jin Young Seo (played by Seol In Ah) is also pressured by her parents to get married. Coincidentally, her father, who is also the chairman, arranges for Young Seo to marry Tae Moo.
To escape from such mundane encounters, Young Seo enlisted her best friend Shin Ha Ri to take her place. Moreover, Young Seo taught Ha Ri unconventional ways to scare off her blind dates. In return, once Ha Ri completed her mission, she would be rewarded handsomely.
Back to the main scene. At the dating venue, Ha Ri pretended to be Young Seo and went to extreme lengths to 'scare' Tae Moo. Stunned for 5 seconds, the CEO felt as if he was struck by lightning and found this girl too intriguing! He was determined to... marry her. Because, according to Kang Tae Moo's logic, once he got married, his grandfather would stop bothering him.
Thinking and acting swiftly, the domineering CEO called and demanded to get married the next day. In Young Seo's guise, Ha Ri was extremely terrified. What made her even more uneasy was that Kang Tae Moo happened to be her boss.
True to the saying 'a terrible mistake turns out to be an unexpected fate,' there will be many more interesting twists awaiting you in the drama 'A Business Proposal'.
2. Reasons why 'A Business Proposal' caused a sensation right after its debut
2.1. Adapted from a renowned webtoon:
The drama 'A Business Proposal' closely follows the original story of the webtoon '사내 맞선' (A Business Proposal). When it comes to casting, the team pays meticulous attention to costume selection. Both the clothing style and posture mimic those in the comic.
2.2. Outstanding visuals of the cast:
The film features a versatile cast excelling in both visual appeal and acting prowess: Ahn Hyo Seo, Kim Se Jeong, Kim Min Kyu, and Seol In Ah. With impeccable fashion sense, each character's appearance never fails to captivate the audience.
Apart from the main cast, audiences also adore the grandfather character in 'A Business Proposal' for his charming, humorous, and lively personality in his grandson's romantic affairs.
2.3. Humorous plot with a strong romantic essence:
If you're searching for a romantic drama filled with humorous twists and turns, 'A Business Proposal' is the perfect choice, offering plenty of laughter and heartwarming moments.
Alongside portraying the ups and downs of the main characters' relationship, the romantic journey of supporting actors Jin Young Seo and Cha Sung Hoon also faces considerable turbulence.
In episode 6, when Young Seo asks Cha Sung Hoon for a ride home, she unexpectedly experiences stomach pain, leading to an embarrassing situation for both. Sung Hoon reluctantly gets out of the car and finds a restroom to help Young Seo. However, after this awkward encounter, their relationship takes a positive turn.
2.4. Conclusion:
Data from Netflix reveals that within just 6 days, from March 14th to March 20th, 2022, the film garnered a total watch time of 23,480,000 hours on the platform. As of now, 'A Business Proposal' is considered SBS's most remarkable Korean TV drama, having garnered significant attention without extravagant promotion.
