A Business Proposal (2022)

A Perfect Execution of Classic Tropes

As is the trend in kdramas throughout history, this show could be described by some as a collection of tropes, strung together to create a coherent narrative. Usually, that's the sort of thing I really despise, but the way they pulled it off in this show lends me some sympathy. Excellent acting, efficient humor, and an engaging plot line makes this a most effective guilty pleasure. It also helps that they took the liberty to innovate here and there and was ever so slightly more progressive than some of its older counterparts. For those familiar with the kdrama scene, there isn't much more to say.

The Korean drama industry has come a long way over the decades, and that is apparent in the level of shows they make today. Flawless production and incredible acting are becoming a given, and I'm here for it. And, while a bit of repetition in the soundtrack is unavoidable due to its length, and the plot was somewhat forgettable overall, it still managed to hold my attention to the end. I think ending the show after 12 episodes was actually a really good idea; it felt like a natural place to end things without spinning up some miscellaneous plot contrivances.

Although the premise is basically a bundle of tropes (office romance, contract relationship, rich guy-poor girl, and more!?) there was some innovation here and there. As with most shows of this type, the uniqueness really shines through the side characters and the second lead. I was also very appreciative that the female lead was actually good at her job (huh!?) and the male lead wasn't an arrogant jerk (a trope which, in my opinion is a little too tired). The family relationships for the chaebols was also well executed and somewhat unique. In the end, shows like these are carried by the actors, the production, and the character dialogue, and Business Proposal pulled through on all fronts. Don't except anything too profound, but I do recommend this show.

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Web comic drama done right!!

I won't reiterate what many people have said about this drama because honestly there are so many great things.

I want to get at the drama's ability to embrace its absurdity. A lot of rom-com dramas fail to recognize that their plot is ridiculous and absurd, A Business Proposal takes the ridiculousness of its plot and runs with it. Like come on, Rich ML/Poorer FL, contract relationship, narcissistic ML, and hard-working FL are all classic pillars of K-Drama fluff. However, A Business Proposal rids itself of all the boring and eye-roll-inducing parts of fluff drama, no drawn-out miscommunication, no overly controlling ML/weak and indecisive FL, and most importantly NO TAKING ITSELF TOO SERIOUSLY. I have watched countless dramas that drag themselves out by adding unnecessary parental or past drama that adds nothing to the fluff piece that everyone was watching for.

This drama takes the advice I scream into my computer with at almost every other drama, "THE PLOT IS RIDICULOUS, EMBRACE IT!!!"

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I'm not hating any of the actors , i'm just saying my review about it , and thanks .

Like everyone knows , this drama is still airing and it will end the next week after airing four more episodes . We don't know yet the end and what's going to happen at the last ep . So , basically , I started watching this drama after it aired 4 ep . My frien kept talking about it and she really liked the main couple and the story so I tried to give it a try . It was funny to watch it but I didn't like it that much 'cause it's like every classiqye drama trope . Anyway , without any spoilers , I'm just watching it just for thee second couple (seong-hun & young-seo) because they suit each other so much amd making it so easy for me to watch it .
These days , Ithink I've know why I didn't like this drama very much ; because almost every kdrama I've watched it is action , thiller and melodrama genre . So maybe it didn't suit me that much .
Thanks for reading my review and I hope it helped you !!

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It was cute in the beginning but now.....

Some scenes are cringe and the love story is too fast. In the beginning Shin Ha Ri acting as Jin young Seo was awesome, it was giving me that feeling to keep watching, but then Kang Tae Mu started to like Shin Ha Ri a bit to fast. I overall like the drama, but at places it just doesn't make sense. Especially their first kiss. Shin Ha Ri fell on Kang Tae Moo. That was so cringe and unrealistic. Plus I still don't understand, why Kang tae Moo sued that secret video maker. By doing that it was JIN YEOUNG SEO he helped, not SHIN HA RI. But it's good overall, just lacks that factor which motivates me to keep watching. And the second lead couuple is the best stress reliever ~~~ Gosh I love them<<<<<<3 If you dont want to watch this because of main couple, watch it for the secound lead couple.

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I LOVE THIS DRAMA AND IM GONNA MISS IT SM

Usually i don't enjoy watching dramas as their airing because i'm impatient and i don't like to wait LOL but seriously watching this drama weekly as it came out was one of my best decisions. The chemistry between Tae-moo and Ha-ri had me crying on the floor everytime i watched the episode. The romance is really fast-paced as there are only 12 episodes but to be honest i didn't even notice, so i'm sure a lot of people will also enjoy the shenanigans these two cuties get up to together! Furthermore Sung-Hoon and Yeong-seo, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM. I usually have no interest in second lead couples but these two were adorable, i was giggling everytime they came up, in love <3 The friendship/bromance/sismance between the lead and second lead couple was to die for, made me so happy to watch them! Lastly, BYUNGCHAN!!!!!! IM GONNA MISS THIS SHOW SO FREAKING MUCHHH

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COMMON THEME AND UNLIKELY CHEMISTRY

i have a lot of expectation on this drama since i enjoy rom-coms... but after watching half of the 12-part series, i dropped it. First, i don't like the chemistry and acting of the two leads, i appreciated the 2nd leads more actually. Secondly , the story line is so common and expected. A usual "cinderella " theme type of drama. Maybe , its because I watched Twenty-One, Twenty-Five first, where I appreciated the chemistry and acting of the two leads there, wherein, the leads of this drama failed to show in my opinion.

Story wise, "A Business Proposal" has an obvious turn about of events and a noticeable "awkwardness" between the the two leads, which gives me the feeling of discontent, thus, ending up dropping the rest of the episodes.

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One of the Best Rom-Coms ever!!

A Business Proposal, if not the best, is one of the best romantic comedies you can ever watch. Its romance and comedy are on point. And no matter how many clichés we've watched, they'll probably never be enough. ABP has all our beloved clichés. You name it, ABP has it.
One of the reasons why this was great is the fact that it was never unnecessarily dragged. The story went in the right pace and we didn't have to wait a lot of episodes to see things get in line. Mondays were never as enjoyable as they were the 6 weeks this aired. Its only flaw was that it was just 12 episodes long and maybe for the same reason, *minor spoiler* the ending seemed to have been rushed a little.
The acting was fantastic. Whether it was Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Kim Min Gue or Seol In Ah, everyone was perfect in their roles. There's lots of chemistry between the couples and also bromance and sismance that shouldn't be missed. The rest of the cast was amazing too. The soundtracks were all good but Love, Maybe is addictive. The direction, cinematography etc. were all very nicely done.
I'd recommend this a 100% !!!
If you're looking for a light-hearted show with not too much drama, A Business Proposal is what you need.
Happy Viewing :)

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Beloved romcom tropes done brilliantly

This show proves that when you take well-known storylines and write them well, the result can be delightful. Throw in an incredibly likable and talented cast and you have magic.

Business Proposal is an ice cream sundae of a show with a sweet delicious cherry on top, and I am enjoying every minute of it. The second leads are just as delightful as the main characters, too! I'm sad this show is only 12 episodes, but I also realize that if they made it a full 16 episodes and delved more fully into some of the characters and their backstories it would take away part of what makes this show so much fun.

I am sad this show is almost over but I look forward to rewatching whenever I've had a bad day.

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Well Worth the Watch

I so enjoyed this Kdrama, it had literally had so many funny moments in it, at first I thought another boss / love story but this was a little better and had more humor in it.

This drama started with a bang and continued and the reason for this is that this drama is that it's fun and easy to watch, you will be swooning over the romance. whether it's the first lead or second lead, this drama is filled with amazingly passionate couple chemistry and makes this drama so swoon-worthy... A drama can't be any more cliché than this one, but the comic side of this drama is what kept going.

The cast were amazing, especially the main couples and the second main couples were just as funny if not more, you have a strong friendship between the two guys, and even stronger friendship between the girl, they each have they own story or funny moments but at the same time they always come together and be there for each other, you have a Grandfather who is so funny and determined but at the same time acceptable.

I did like the fact that it was 12 episode as opposed to the normal 16, however there are 1 hour long (which can be drag at times for Kdrama) but this was well worth the hours watched, the pacing was good and moved along really well.

Also the supporting actors in this drama. They were fun to watch. Be it the ML's grandfather or the FL's family members or coworkers. They all were a joy to watch on the screen. Especially the women of this drama were just too cute. A special shout out to Seo Hye Won and Im Ki Hong's characters. They both were just too good.

There are many other reasons to watch the drama which you would only know if you start this drama. So don't give a second thought and start this drama. As I assure you won't be wasting your time.

Overall: 110% Recommend

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Junk food for the soul

I loved this drama because it took all the tropes that made me fall in love with kdramas to begin with, and enacted them beautifully. With shows that start light hearted and quickly turn to melodramas, it was refreshing to see a drama that didn't hide what it was.
The actors were great, they played their characters well.
The 12 episode format was a refreshing change- no dragged out scenes or stories, and while sometimes it's necessary, on a show that's easy to predict and full of tropes, 16 episodes would have dragged it out.
I do take issue with the last episode, purely because I would've liked the last 20 minutes to have wrapped up each story nicely instead of bringing in a completely new element which gave us unresolved ends, but again, this drama is so faithful to tropes, it's followed the rushed ending for a brilliant drama trope. But I'm not unhappy. We knew where the characters ended-happy. Which is what we all need at the moment. After two years of bad news in the world, I personally enjoyed watching a drama that didn't make me feel depressed watching it. I can't wait to see where these actors pop up in other dramas.

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