7 Binge-Worthy K-Dramas With Hilarious Workplace Dynamics & Office Relationships
Workplace romcoms at their best.
Despite the whole COVID disaster, which made many people work from home, office culture is still not an empty word for millions of employees worldwide, so workplace shows will probably never lose their appeal.
In K-dramaland, there are quite a few stories set in fictional offices, most of them leaning towards the romantic side of things. If you're a fan of a good workplace romance, here are seven fan-recommended K-dramas to check out.
The Secret Life of My Secretary (2019)
IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa, WeTV
Do Min-ik is a big boss at a mobile media company. One day, he is attacked by unknown assailants and develops face blindness. Determined to find out who targets him, Min-ik enlists the help of his hot-tempered assistant and soon finds himself falling for her.
Touch Your Heart (2019)
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IMDb rating: 7.6/10
Where to stream: Viki
Oh Jin-shim is a popular actress who lost her fame in a scandal. Now, determined to get back in the spotlight and land a hit role in a legal drama, Jin-shim goes to work as a secretary for an elite lawyer to get some real-world experience.
Her Private Life (2019)
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IMDb rating: 7.7/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, WeTV, iQIYI
Sung Deok-mi is a museum curator with a secret. When no one is looking, she is an active fangirl of a K-pop idol. When rumors swirl about Deok-mi's alleged romance with the idol, the lines between her two lives blur and she needs her boss' protection to escape the wrath of the fans.
Gaus Electronics (2022)
IMDb rating: 7.9/10
Where to stream: Viki
Office sitcom fans, welcome to the chaotic world of the multinational company's marketing team, where a motley crew of employees create a whirlwind of emotions, from heated feuds to juicy workplace affairs and everything in between.
Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019)
IMDb rating: 8.0/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Kang Dan-i is going through a dark period in her life. Her cheating husband has left her without a penny to her name, and she cannot find a job. Luckily, a childhood friend comes to her rescue and offers her a position at his publishing company. Surprisingly, Dan-i turns out to be really good at her new job.
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
IMDb rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Hulu, Viki, WeTV, iQIYI
Lee Young-joon is the narcissistic vice president of a large corporation, and he's never been one to pay attention to the people around him. So when his capable secretary of nine years suddenly decides to quit, he can't accept it and vows to stop her by any means necessary.
Business Proposal (2022)
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IMDb rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Shin Ha-ri agrees to go on a blind date instead of her friend just to scare off the potential suitor. However, the suitor turns out to be her boss, and now the woman has to hide from him at work. To make things even more complicated, the boss wants to keep seeing Ha-ri.