5 K-dramas to watch if you liked Business Proposal

Business Proposal, a K-drama based on a webtoon, was released in 2022 on Netflix. Its unique storytelling and 12-episode format make it a must-watch for busy viewers. The show stars Kim Se-jeong and Ahn Hyo-seop in an office romance.

Kim Se-jeong plays Shin Ha-Ri, who goes on a blind date pretending to be her friend Jin Young-Seo. She is shocked to find her date is Kang Tae-Moo, the CEO of her company. Kang Tae-Moo, played by Ahn Hyo-seop, decides to marry the next woman he meets to avoid further blind dates. The next day, he contacts Shin Ha-Ri and proposes marriage.

In the whole drama, the office romance is presented with lighthearted and romantic comic elements. We have enlisted some K-dramas like Business Proposal that embarks on the office romance.

Note: The article reflects the author's opinion and is listed in no particular order.

Coffee Prince and some other K-dramas similar to Business Proposal

The Sportskeeda team has enlisted some of the K-dramas similar to the Business Proposal and they are -

Jugglers
Protect The Boss
Crazy Love
Forecasting Love and weather
Coffee Prince

1) Jugglers

Jugglers, a K-drama similar to Business Proposal, was released in 2017 and centers on an office romance. Yoon-Yi, played by Baek Jin-hee, is a diligent secretary wrongfully accused of having an affair with her boss. Daniel Choi plays Chi-Won, a managing director with a traumatic past linked to a fire, who initially rejects Yoon-Yi as his secretary.

However, her hard work gradually wins him over. A key moment occurs when Chi-Won discovers that Yoon-Yi lives in the house where his traumatic incident happened, prompting him to rent a room there to confront his past.

The drama has some comic elements from the side character, marking the series a stand-out one.

2) Protect The Boss

Protect The Boss ( Image via Prime Video)

Protect the Boss revolves around No Eun-sul, played by Choi Gang-hee, who is struggling to find a stable job due to her unimpressive academic background and notorious fighting.

Eventually, she lands a job as a secretary at a dubious company, only to discover it's run by loan sharks. This job, however, sets her on a path to becoming the secretary of Cha Ji-Hun (Ji Sung), the heir to a conglomerate who battles agoraphobia and several other phobias.

Eun-Sul's journey is marked by her tenacity and ability to confront challenges head-on, a trait she demonstrates when she confronts her previous boss’s sexual harassment at a bar. This encounter leads her to cross paths with Ji-Hun, further entangling their lives.

The drama portrays a smooth love story along with the character development of the lead actors. However, the comic scenes can be enjoyed by the Business Proposal fans.

3) Crazy Love

Released in 2022, Crazy Love depicts the story of Noh Go-Jin (Kim Jae-Wook), the most popular mathematics instructor in the private education sector and CEO of GOTOP Education.

Despite having only a high school education, his extreme intelligence has brought him immense success, making him appear perfect with his handsome looks, high IQ, and wealth.

However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he gets some death threats. Krystal Jung played the role of Lee Shin-a, the secretary of Noh Go-Jin. Her quiet and introverted nature makes her nearly invisible to her boss and colleagues. However, she gains recognition for enduring over a year working for the notorious Noh Go-Jin.

Alike Business Proposal, the drama revolves around office romance while its romantic comedy, thrill, and suspense add enough reasons to watch.

4) Forecasting Love and weather

Forecasting Love and weather ( Image via Netflix)

Forecasting Love and Weather, another drama like Business Proposal, features Song Knag and Park Min Young. The drama, again, revolves around the office romance between Jin Ha Kyung and Song Kang.

Jin Ha Kyung is a director at the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and engaged to Han Ki Joon (Yoon Park), a PR representative at KMA, but their engagement ends when Ha Kyung discovers Ki Joon's affair with weather reporter Chae Yoo Jin (Yura).

After their wedding is called off Ha Kyung decides to stay at KMA despite being offered a scholarship abroad. A new severe weather forecaster, Lee Shi Woo (Song Kang), joins Ha Kyung's team, and they eventually fall in love. However, Ha Kyung wishes to keep their relationship secret due to her previous office romance scandal.

The drama intensifies when Ha Kyung discovers that Shi Woo is Yoo Jin's former live-in partner. The series explores the professional and romantic challenges faced by Shi Woo and Ha Kyung.

The Business Proposal alike series successfully balances its romantic and professional aspects, offering insights into the meteorological field's challenges

5) Coffee Prince

Coffee Prince, originally aired in 2007, remains a beloved K-drama that captivated audiences with its heartfelt storyline and memorable characters. This drama, starring Gong Yoo as Choi Han-kyul and Yoon Eun-hye as Go Eun-chan, tells the story of a young chaebol heir and a hardworking girl who disguises herself as a boy to secure a job.

The story revolves around Choi Han-kyul, a rebellious chaebol heir tasked with revitalizing an old coffee shop. He hires Go Eun-chan, a girl often mistaken for a boy due to her tomboyish appearance, leading to a series of humorous and touching misunderstandings.

As Han-kyul works to prove his worth to his family, he is joined by Eun-chan and the coffee shop staff, including Choi Han-sung (Lee Sun-kyun) and Han Yoo-joo (Chae Jung-an). Together, they navigate love, jealousy, and personal growth, brewing a compelling narrative that resonates with viewers.

The show masterfully weaves romance, comedy, and drama, creating a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences. Business Proposal fans can enjoy this drama due to its workplace appearance while its twists and dramas make it more unique.

Apart from these series, fans can check out She Would Never Know, as a similar drama of Business Proposal. The drama showcases the intense love between two co-workers with age differences.

Edited by Divya Singh