Aug 11, 2026 10:52pm IST
‘My Bias, My Boss’ Review: Kim Hye Jun, Kang Hoon’s K-Drama Is Fun, Breezy and Gets K-Pop Fandoms Right
With office-romance K-dramas becoming increasingly common, standing out in the crowded genre is no easy task. The latest addition to this list is “My Bias, My Boss,” a breezy rom-com that will please K-Pop fans. Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Jun) is a devoted superfan who lands a job at the fashion label founded by her favorite singer, Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min). When she suspects a romantic relationship between Lee Chan and the company’s CEO, Kang Ha Gi (Kang Hoon), she becomes determined to protect their supposed secret — setting off an unusual love triangle.
The romantic tension between the leads is evident from the start. The romance never quite unfolds as expected, with the characters repeatedly finding themselves in awkward, funny situations that keep the story entertaining without getting overly sentimental. The Prime Video show swings between being relatable and cringey, but manages to strike the balance on most occasions. The story moves at a brisk pace, setting up an engaging 12-episode run without getting bogged down in unnecessary backstory.
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Kim Hye Jun, who is currently seen in “A Shop for Killers 2,” switches gears effortlessly to play an unabashed K-Pop fangirl. She gets plenty of opportunities to showcase her range and comic timing. Kang Hoon, meanwhile, embraces the stoic-boss archetype with a fresh charm. Thankfully, his character isn’t excessively rude or cold, a welcome departure from some of the more abrasive bosses sprinkled across the genre. Hye Jun and Hoon also share an easy chemistry that makes their boss-employee dynamic feel surprisingly natural.
Cha Woo Min, on the other hand, struggles to make an impression. His past roles, particularly those with a delinquent edge, seem better suited to his strengths. ITZY member Yuna plays Lee Soyi, an actor and Lee Chan’s ex-girlfriend and co-star. While her character may not win over every viewer, Yuna brings enough tension to the relationship to keep things interesting.
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The CJ ENM production also fares better on the office-romance front than some of its ongoing counterparts, including “See You at Work Tomorrow.” Its hints of queerbaiting may not sit well with everyone, but the show largely uses the setup for comic effect rather than leaning too heavily into a boys’ love narrative.
What “My Bias, My Boss” does particularly well is keep things light. It taps into the frenzy that often accompanies K-Pop fandom while also exploring the parasocial relationship between stars and their admirers. More importantly, it attempts to steer that obsession towards a healthier perspective rather than simply glorifying or justifying it.
“My Bias, My Boss” may not reinvent the office-romance K-Drama genre, but its playful take on fandom, breezy pacing and likable leads make it an easy and surprisingly palatable watch.
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