Netflix K-drama “Business Proposal” review

 Slightly spicy, light-hearted, and very funny, Business Proposal is one of the best K-dramas I have watched in a long time. It aired on Feb 28, 2022, starring Kim Se Jeong and Ahn Hyo Seop. The series contains 12 episodes in comparison to the typical 16-episode standard. However, it certainly does not fall short of entertainment.

 

Synopsis of Business Proposal 

It tells the story of Shin Ha Ri, a single, young woman working at a prominent company as a Food Researcher. She becomes entangled with the CEO of her company at no fault of hers. Her intention is to get rejected by him but it backfired as her actions only draw him closer to her. However, he does not share his feelings because it’s not in his nature to be in touch with his emotions. Kang Tae Mu is a workaholic who is continuously being nagged by his grandfather to go on various blind dates. In order to prevent the nagging, he makes the decision to marry the next woman he meets on a blind date.  

                                                                                              

My review of the Netflix K-drama “Business Proposal” Kim Se Jeong and Ahn Hyo Seop.


What did I like about the Netflix K-drama “Business Proposal”?

At first glance, one may perceive this show as any other rom-com. However, the strong, unique plot and character portrayal make it a show worth watching. At surface level it seems to be another ‘fake relationship turned real’ scenario or ‘rich guy meets poor girl’ show but it is so much more than that. What I like most is that the lead actress, as well as her best friend, are strong, competent women who are hard-working, ambitious and independent. Additionally, I was expecting the male lead to be colder in nature but surprisingly there were many layers to his personality, childhood and life that shaped his persona and his way of thinking and dealing with situations.  

Another couple I thoroughly enjoyed was the 2nd lead Cha Sung Hoon and Jin Young Seo. Often times I would find myself heavily invested in their relationship especially when I was losing interest in the main leads’ relationship. This couple was also more realistic as they faced a lot of real-life challenges and outside influences but it was great to see how they eventually overcame those challenges.

This review would not be complete without mentioning Jin Young Seo’s cousin, Jo Yoo Jung, who brought a lot of humor and laughter to this show. There was not a single scene that was not funny. Her interaction with the other characters was always a joy to see.

 

All in all, this series was a very ‘dramatic’ romantic comedy. Dramatic as it pertains to the funny sound effects, funny animations, and the overall delivery of the actors. Moreover, this is what made it extremely addictive, entertaining, and funny. Hence, if you’re in the mood for romance but without the overly ‘lovey-dovey’ scenes, this is the series for you. 


Written by Alejandra Mora.

Copyright © 2022 by Alejandra Mora

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