Business Proposal
Hollie dressed in disguise as her best friend Ying Shu at a matchmaking blind date, in order to scare off the suitor. However, Hollie hadn't expected the other matchmaking party to be Timo, the new CEO of Hollie's company. Hollie behaved badly on the date to try to get Timo to reject her, but Timo decided to marry Hollie so as to avoid being forced into perpetual matchmaking by his grandpa. The real Ying Shu bumped into Alfred, Timo's best friend and PA, in a car park, and Timo realised that Hollie was in pretense all along, and dreamt up a business proposal Hollie couldn't refuse. At the same time, however, Hollie didn't want Timo to discover that she is in reality his company employee, so she could only use the fake name "Mei Ling Suen" and started on the pursuit of a double life. The whole plan could only go wrong.
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Plot Summary
Shin Ha-ri, a vivacious employee, agrees to impersonate her wealthy friend Jin Young-seo on a blind date in her place to scare off the suitor. However, the date turns out to be with Kang Tae-moo, the handsome CEO of her company, who unexpectedly proposes marriage. Ha-ri must now navigate a complicated fake relationship with her demanding boss while trying to maintain her career and avoid revealing her true identity.
Critical Reception
Business Proposal was a massive hit, both critically and commercially, especially within the K-drama community and international streaming audiences. It was praised for its classic romantic comedy tropes executed with a modern, engaging, and fast-paced narrative. The chemistry between the lead actors was a significant highlight, contributing to its widespread appeal.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its addictive, fast-paced plot and classic rom-com elements.
- The electric chemistry between the lead couple was a major draw for viewers.
- Enjoyed for its humor, charming characters, and satisfying romantic progression.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Business Proposal, frequently citing its charming leads, hilarious situations, and satisfying romantic development. Many viewers found it to be a feel-good drama that was easy to binge-watch and highly entertaining.
Fun Fact
The drama is based on a popular webtoon of the same name, written by HaeHwa, which also gained significant popularity for its engaging story and characters.
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