Jun 28, 2026 5:00pm IST
‘See You at Work Tomorrow’ Review: Park Ji Hyun’s Charm Anchors This Mediocre Office Romance
Office romances have dominated the K-drama landscape in 2025 and 2026, so when Seo In Guk and Park Ji Hyun were cast for the fan-favorite stoic boss and hardworking employee trope, they had their work cut out for them. “See You at Work Tomorrow” revolves around Cha Ji Yoon (Park Ji Hyun), a capable professional seven years into her career, who is on the verge of burnout, and Kang Si Woo (Seo In Guk), her department manager known for his blunt behavior. Their personal and professional relationship takes center stage from the get-go.
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The Korean title of the show, “Naeildo Chulgeun,” translates to ‘Clock-in Tomorrow Too,’ with the unsaid expectation of getting to work no matter what. The story begins with this very plot: a severely tired Cha Ji Yoon finds herself battling a demanding team leader while forcing herself to push through another day at work. Reeling from a failed marriage proposal to her longtime boyfriend, Cho Ga Eul (Choi Kyung Hoon), Ji Yoon is left confused and heartbroken after he seemingly ghosts her and vanishes from her life. An incompetent supervisor adds to her troubles. Unable to leave her job, she vents to her coworkers and friends and comes across an infamous presence in the company, nicknamed ‘Three-No-Man’ (no smile, no people, no sorry), a nickname that depicts his cold demeanor towards everyone.
Seo In Guk and Park Ji Hyun’s first encounter is as quintessentially K-drama-coded as it gets. They begin on the wrong foot, a common occurrence, and she begins avoiding him. The familiar trope fails to generate any excitement.
Barely any sparks fly even as the duo repeatedly crosses paths. Following Park Ji Hyun’s commendable turn in “You and Everything Else,” this role is a welcome change for the actress. For once, she can breathe from the sad-end arcs. She lends a lighter touch to his role, making it a passable watch. The same cannot be said for Seo In Guk, whose recent projects have failed to impress.
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The K-drama manages to wrap up the couple’s meeting and their overall dynamic, including a rejection and a reconciliation in the same episode, but takes a rather disappointing route. After all, there are only so many unsurprising turns of events a workplace romance can offer. While it seems like a difficult task, there are 10 more episodes for the show to turn around its fate and avoid becoming another name in the pile of workplace love stories.
“See You at Work Tomorrow” releases weekly episodes on Prime Video every Monday and Tuesday.
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