Fun for everyone!
Though this drama is very heavy on clichés, it has perfected them. Purposely going for clichés, the writers have achieved a fun, lighthearted show that viewers can enjoy. At times it can be annoying e.g. not recognising the FL but it’s still fun since it helps to provide fun awakes moments in the plot. As I write the word fun for the thousandth time in this review, I’m sure you get the gist. There’s no other way to describe it. One of the best drama's of the year for sure.The highlight of the drama is most certainly the second leads, who provide a less cliché experience for viewers, balancing the show out well. They’re most certainly a fan favourite. If you’re considering watching, it’s an easy drama to follow along overall and I’m certain you will like it.
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Hits all the right spots
Here's a drama to binge watch with some warm tea and cold ice cream.If you take into consideration that it is based on a webtoon, they did a really good job, the cast is endearing, nothing really tragic happens, it's a very easy watch and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
You can see all the plots, subplots coming a mile away, they hit all the possible cliches known to Dramaland and needless to say it's not my favourite type of drama, but it's such an easy watch, that I enjoyed it.
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Sweet cozy romcom
it was full of cliches, but cliches are cliche for a reason lolit's a fun light watch.
really enjoyed the friendship among characters, also loved how chill gramps was. i liked the main couples story but second couple stole my heart.
it's good for when you are in mood of some wholesome romcom, get yourself a cosy blanket and hot coco for a top tier experience XD
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Ha Ru is the female Clark Kent
This was the perfect pallet cleanser. A K Drama amuse bouche. After being sucked into so heavier storylines, this was the best way to refresh the mind. Going into this drama, you have to set the bar low. The cliches are abundant and loud. The characters aren't all relatable but they do offer some quirky moments.Our FL is using a wig (which looked more like extensions) and some blush to trick out ML chaebol into thinking she is someone else. If you are willing to overlook this, then you should be good to go for the remainder of the series. If not, put it on hold, as this train leaves the station and doesn't come back.
Again, I appreciate how light the storyline and characters are. The darkest moments are when they talk about Tae Moo's parents but even then, they glaze over it comparison to what other dramas tend to do. I do feel the ending was rushed and strange but when you think about it being only 12 episodes, it's clear they preferred to wrap things up quickly and provide more screen time for other things.
I'm very shocked at the high rating but I think it shows that sometimes, we want our dramas to be a complete escape of fluff and cringey behavior. That's what this is.
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It's okay to be Cliche sometimes
If I had to explain this drama in one word then it would be "Cliched" . You might found every cliched romantic element in this drama. Someone might find plot similarities among "Married,not Dating" ,"What's wrong with secretary Kim" ,"1% of everything" etc. A self obsessed,filthy rich,highly educated boss, some legal agreements regarding marraige,not so rich employee under that handsome boss(protagonist),happy second lead couple,confessions while drunk; actually the most common elements of a romantic Kdrama could be found here. Yes!! it is justified since it is the cliche one .Obviously compromisations were made in the cinematography otherwise it couldn't get such ratings from respected other reviewers. Similarities in the plot might be found,like feeling romantic beside Han river,enjoying inside an amusement park. It is not a new thing for Kdramas. The way it was plotted , fresh warm romance could be found in ,either beside a beach or in a gloomy rainy day.So you might feel refreshed after watching such moments and would love to fell for your beloved once again. BUT END OF THE DAY YOU CANT SKIP ANY EPISODES . I have found this most cliched Kdrama a binge worthy one.
There are a lot of comic reliefs in this drama greatly weaved with some steamy intimate scenes as well. Importantly we have seen Kim Se Jeong in The Uncanny Counter as a tough actress ,it was balanced properly with her tenderness in acting in this drama .
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Must watch Romcom KDrama
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and actingStory is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
Kim Sejeong and nailed the role and acting
Story is good and not stressful.
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Clichés, clichés and more clichés
Very fun drama to watch on days when you don't want to tire your mind with heavy and dramatic stories. Classic romantic kdrama with rich ceo ML and ordinary girl FL. And of course there is a 2nd ML just not interesting as it usually is. And as I said in the title, it's very cliche story, but done right so it doesn't get to boring personally.What I didn't like is how toxic dating is. ML forces FL into relationship (literally by contract lol), forcefully kisses her without consent and its a classic narcissistic guy who changes because of her. The second romantic pair also doesn't sit right with me. They have one night stand, comunication is of course nowhere to be seen and engaged within 2 months!
Not rewatching any time soon tho. It gets repetitive after a while. Good thing it only has 12ep, not 16. But overall, it's a fun drama.
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not worth the hype
its a romcom cliche . the story is so much like the fanfics you will read in wattpad. the acting was good and overall its a cutesy drama. the story is not intesnse and its pretty laughable with few cringe moments. but i dont think its that good, and i dont undertsnad its hype. its old romcom and if it was released when i was 10 year old then maybe i would have loved it but now, story matters a lot and this is just not it. the story is very repitative, main lead with childhood trauma, poor fenale lead, gets together because she needs money, male lead is not romantic but falls in love w her. i think you can watch it if u need a break from instense dramas and want to watch something light-hearted.Was this review helpful to you?
The situations that Ha Ri find herself in are hilarious and Tae Moo's unusual responses to her antics make for comedy gold. ABP is rom-com done right, and is lighthearted despite all the clichés. The secondary couple isn't too shabby either, and their story is also endearing. Other characters are also multi-dimensional, and I especially liked Tae Moo's grandfather who is a hoot. Love, love this drama.
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Mood Boosting Fun Time
If you're looking for a mood boosting fun time, you've come to the right place!❤ I'm pretty sure you will see a picture of Ahn Hyo Seop and Kim Se Jeong if you look up the word "chemistry" in the dictionary. Also probably Kim Min Gue and Seol In Ah. All of these actors had spades of chemistry with each other, and I was here for it.
❤ The friendships between the characters were literally everything. I loved how the best friends of the main characters have their own utterly beautiful romance.
❤ Kim Se Jeong as Shin Ha Ri was riveting. Someone likened her to Emma Stone, and I 100% agree. She played Ha-ri with such charm and vulnerability that I couldn't help but fall in love with the actress and the character.
❤ The supporting cast was absolutely brilliant. Even the characters with little screen time somehow made their scenes shine.
❤ The last episode was a bit disappointing. I felt like the show back peddled on some of the smart decisions made by characters to make it seem more "drama" filled than it needed to be. I perhaps might have enjoyed it more if I had not been watching it live - I think my expectations became too big with the wait between episodes.
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Hilarious office romance
Hilarious office rom-com and the spiritual successor to “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?” A woman goes on a marriage-prospective blind date with a chaebol heir in place of her friend, with the intent to scare him off. The man is 100% work-focused and figures that if he just marries the first woman he meets, then he won’t have to waste time on further blind dates, right? Additional complication: He’s the president of the company she actually works for at her day job, which means that they could run into each other at…any…time. Cue “avoid him at all costs” hijinks.The female lead is hilarious. The secondary couple is equally, if not more adorable than the lead couple, and I could happily set up camp and live in the secondary male lead’s dimples. Friendship between the female lead and her absolute warrior queen BFF is affirming and life-giving and makes me appreciate my empowering female friends so very much. The male lead’s drama-loving (and drama-causing) grandpa is my favorite, and I would pay a substantial amount of actual money to see an entire special episode consisting solely of scenes between Drama Grandpa and Chaotic Female Lead.
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All well that ends well
Business Proposal is your typical office rom-com with employee boss love affair that starts on a wrong note, but eventually gets synched by the end. What works with Business proposal are the characters, and I mean both the couples.I won't say this is the best rom-com in the recent times that I have seen, given that there were innumerable cliche points, however Business proposal still proves to be effective with it's charming characters and the comedy moments that happens time and time again.
Kim Se Jeong was too good and adorable to watch. The drama didn't only shown relationship of a couple, but a strong bromance and womance throughout the show. The soundtrack was decent that matched well with the moments.
To summarise, Business Proposal is a delightful drama that minimizes weighty issues and major conflicts in favor of a comfortable plot and endearing characters. Plus, there are two lead couples worth rooting for. Although it's not the best I have seen, but it's worth a watch.
My Rating : 7.5/10
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