The problem? Her blind date is Kang Tae-moo (Ahn Hyo-seop), the impossibly handsome, cold, and calculating new CEO of her company. Not only does he refuse to reject her, but he is also tired of his grandfather setting him up on dates. So, he makes Ha-ri a proposal she can’t refuse: Keep pretending to be my girlfriend, and I will pay you.
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But why does this show resonate so deeply? On paper, A Business Proposal (사내 맞선) sounds like a checklist of overused tropes. It has the chaebol heir, the poor but plucky employee, the fake dating contract, and the grandfamily disapproval. Yet, when the final episode aired, fans weren’t rolling their eyes; they were begging for a second season. The problem
Furthermore, the show is a love letter to K-drama fans themselves. The scene where Ha-ri writes a fanfic-style novel about her relationship? Or the references to classic dramas like The Heirs ? The writers knew their audience was savvy. They leaned into the cheese rather than trying to hide it. So, he makes Ha-ri a proposal she can’t
The plan is simple: look trashy, get rejected, and leave.
So, whether you are here for Kim Se-jeong's comedic genius (watch her acting drunk—it is an Oscar-worthy performance), Ahn Hyo-seop's smolder, or the secretary’s abs (yes, there is a shirtless scene), A Business Proposal delivers.