There are some K-Dramas that arrive at exactly the right moment.
When See You At Work Tomorrow came to an end, I genuinely found myself wondering…
“What now?” 🥺 There was a void in my viewing schedule that needed filling and I wasn’t sure how to fill that void after enjoying See You At Work Tomorrow so much! I know you relate to those moments, it’s like nothing could compare to this or how am I going to find another series to top this?
Thankfully, Dream to You stepped in and kept me completely invested, but then along comes My Bias, My Boss on Viki and suddenly everything feels right in the K-Drama world again.
After watching the opening two episodes, I already know one thing:
This drama is going to consume my Mondays and Tuesdays.
What is My Bias, My Boss about?
My Bias, My Boss follows Nam Da-reum (Kim Hye-jun), a woman who has spent more than a decade devoted to her favourite idol, Lee Chan (Cha Woo-min).
Rather than simply admiring him from afar, she lands a job at fashion company Appello, where Chan is one of the founders.
It sounds like a dream.
Except…
Instead of working alongside the celebrity she’s adored for years, she finds herself reporting to the company’s intimidating CEO Kang Ha-gi (Kang Hoon).
He’s cold.
He’s demanding.
He’s convinced Da-reum has an ulterior motive.
And before long, the two begin clashing in all the best ways.
Meanwhile, Lee Chan slowly starts noticing the woman who’s quietly supported him for years, creating what looks set to become one of the most exciting love triangles of the year. Adapted from Seong Eun’s popular Naver webtoon, the series blends workplace romance, fandom culture and plenty of slow-burn tension.
Who’s in the cast?
Kang Hoon as Kang Ha-gi
Kang Hoon is already proving why he’s one of the most reliable romantic leads working today.
Ha-gi initially comes across as your classic emotionally unavailable CEO, but there are already enough cracks beginning to show that you know there’s far more underneath.
If the first two episodes are anything to go by, watching his walls slowly crumble is going to be one of the biggest highlights of this drama.
Kim Hye-jun as Nam Da-reum
Kim Hye-jun makes Da-reum instantly lovable.
She’s awkward without being annoying.
Passionate without becoming over-the-top.
And every misunderstanding somehow feels believable because she’s trying so desperately to hide the fact she’s been obsessed with Lee Chan for over a decade.
Cha Woo-min as Lee Chan
Cha Woo-min immediately brings charm to Lee Chan.
He’s famous, confident and used to everyone’s attention, but there are already hints that fame hasn’t necessarily made him happy.
He’s beginning to notice Da-reum in a completely different light, and that can only spell trouble…
…especially for Kang Ha-gi.
My first impressions
Sometimes you can tell within the first episode whether a drama understands exactly what it wants to be.
My Bias, My Boss absolutely does.
Rather than rushing into romance, it takes its time establishing every relationship.
Every awkward encounter.
Every misunderstanding.
Every accidental moment.
Every tiny interaction feels like it’s laying another brick in what promises to become an incredibly satisfying slow-burn romance.
That’s exactly my kind of drama.
One thing I especially loved was how naturally everything unfolds.
Nothing feels forced.
Instead of relying on outrageous twists, the series builds tension through miscommunication, crossed wires and those wonderfully frustrating moments where you just want the characters to say what they’re actually thinking.
Those are the romances that usually end up staying with me the longest.
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The slow burn is already burning
Let’s be honest…
If you’re someone who needs the couple kissing by Episode 2, this probably isn’t the drama for you.
But if you love watching feelings develop gradually…
If you enjoy every lingering glance…
Every accidental touch…
Every awkward conversation…
Then My Bias, My Boss is already delivering.
You can almost feel the chemistry building long before either character realises what’s happening.
Those are always my favourite kinds of romances because when the payoff finally arrives, it actually feels earned.
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And then there’s THAT love triangle…
Can we talk about the love triangle for a second?
Because we all know it’s coming.
On one side, you’ve got the idol she’s loved for years.
On the other, you’ve got the CEO she absolutely cannot stand…
…yet.
You already know emotions are going to get messy.
Jealousy is inevitable.
Feelings are going to change.
And I honestly cannot wait to see it all unfold.
If these first two episodes are anything to judge by, the writers are taking their time with every relationship rather than rushing towards the obvious destination.
That’s exactly what I wanted.
Is My Bias, My Boss worth watching?
Absolutely! Why are you still reading this – go and watch it!
It’s funny.
It’s charming.
The chemistry is already bubbling beneath the surface.
The workplace setting feels fresh.
And the pacing gives me complete confidence that this isn’t going to sprint through its story just to reach the romance.
As someone who genuinely wondered what I was going to watch after See You At Work Tomorrow, I’m incredibly grateful this arrived exactly when it did.
Between Dream to You and My Bias, My Boss, my current K-Drama schedule suddenly feels very healthy again.
And honestly…
I cannot wait for Episode 3.
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My Bias, My Boss release schedule (Viki)
My Bias, My Boss premiered on 3 August 2026 and airs every Monday and Tuesday. The romantic comedy consists of 12 episodes and is available internationally on Rakuten Viki in selected regions alongside its Korean broadcast on tvN.
Final verdict (after Episodes 1 & 2)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An incredibly promising start.
Beautifully paced.
Packed with misunderstandings, workplace chemistry and the beginnings of what looks like a fantastic slow-burn romance.
If the drama continues building relationships this naturally, I genuinely think it could become one of my favourite romance K-Dramas of 2026.
Pass the Pop Score (First Impressions): 9/10
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