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The Queen of Office

2013

TV Show

Ended

1 Season

Korean

Temporary employee Ms. Kim is a remarkable woman. She possesses highly advanced skills in seemingly all work fields. She's also highly confident and always sticks to her ideals. Jang Kyu-Jik is a hot-shot foreign educated MBA, hired to turn around a flagging corporation. As they begin work together at their new jobs, can they ever co-exist?

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IMDb7.5/10

Director: Jung-min Yoon•Genres: Comedy, Drama, Workplace

Plot Summary

This South Korean workplace comedy-drama follows the eccentric and highly competent Kim Hae-sook, a contract worker who joins a large company. Despite lacking a permanent position, she possesses unparalleled skills and a unique approach to problem-solving. The series explores the challenges and triumphs of office life, the dynamics between colleagues, and Hae-sook's unconventional methods of navigating corporate bureaucracy, all while forming unexpected bonds.

Critical Reception

The Queen of Office was a highly popular and critically acclaimed drama in South Korea, praised for its fresh take on the workplace genre and its strong female lead. It resonated with audiences for its relatable portrayal of office struggles and its blend of humor and heartwarming moments, achieving significant viewership ratings and positive reviews.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its strong, unconventional female protagonist.
Applauded for its realistic and humorous depiction of office life.
Noted for its ability to balance comedy with emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reception was overwhelmingly positive, with viewers appreciating the show's humor, relatable characters, and empowering portrayal of a capable woman in a demanding corporate environment. Many enjoyed the unique problem-solving approaches of the main character and the satisfying resolutions to workplace conflicts.