Work is too boring without a little drama. These are my favorites

Workplace Dramas

MBN, Dramax

Lee Yoo Chan (Suho) is the founder and CEO of Next In, a successful IT firm that professionals from all over the country dream of working at. However, Yoo Chan has a strange affliction: he cannot recognize faces, a fact that hinders his ability to trust people. Kim Bo Ra (Ha Yeon Soo), a college student with a remarkable memory, attends a job interview at Next In, where Yoo Chan mocks her and the other applicants remorselessly. But Yoo Chan is forced to eat his words when his firm needs to hire an employee with a photographic memory. Bo Ra takes the job, and slowly draws closer to Yoo Chan. But will his face blindness get in the way of their developing relationship? This 2018 South Korean drama was directed by Min Doo Shik, based on the hit 2012 Japanese series of the same name.

Rich Man, Poor Woman

Money Can't Buy Love Team

The cold, calculating Ahn Dan Te (Sung Hoon) is the director of a company that specializes in restructuring companies on the brink of bankruptcy. His latest assignment sends him to video game company Joybuster, but he dreads it due to unpleasant childhood gaming memories. Regardless, Dan Te agrees to assume control of the company. However, he immediately butts heads with the company’s new hot-tempered game development lead Shin Yeon Hwa (Han Bo Reum), who found herself heading the department after a slew of senior colleagues quit. Dan Te’s plan for saving Joybuster involves developing a new game title that will put the company back on the map. However, Yeon Hwa doesn’t see eye to eye with Dan Te, and the duo gets off to a shaky start. Can they find a way to get along and save the company – and maybe even find love? This 2019 South Korean drama series was directed by Kim Sang Woo.

Level Up

The Level Up Team

Oh Yoon Seo (Yoo In Na), a glamorous actress with a tarnished career, is given a chance at redemption with a new lead part. To prepare for it, she must work as a secretary for icy lawyer Kwon Jung Rok (Lee Dong Wook) for several months. As she struggles to adapt to her new role and prove her acting skills, tensions rise between the two – his cold demeanor constantly clashes with her determination. Amidst professional challenges and personal conflicts, Yoon Seo must navigate this tumultuous journey to restore her reputation and find her true self. Will this unexpected opportunity be her path to success or lead to more setbacks? This 2019 Korean drama series was directed by Park Joon Hwa.

Touch Your Heart

Sincerely, Yours Team

SETTV

Qi Yi (Aaron Yan), a fastidious young man with a germ phobia, returns to Taiwan and purchases a small marketing design company called GAZE and a historic home. To his surprise, the home already has a peppy tenant, Cheng Liang Liang (Puff Guo), who refuses to move out. When he becomes the new CEO, he discovers Liang Liang also works at his company. Her carefree attitude clashes with his strict management style, especially after he implements a new rule prohibiting office romances. As they navigate their professional and personal tensions, an unexpected connection begins to develop between the meticulous boss and the free-spirited employee. This is a 2013 Taiwanese romantic comedy series that aired on SETTV.

Just You

Just Your Team

Lu Tian Xing (Aaron Yan), a renowned advertising prodigy, unexpectedly announces a three-month hiatus and disappears from the public eye. Adopting the alias Xiao Lu, he reappears at the struggling ad agency of Tao Le Si (Tia Li), who is fighting to preserve her late brother's business from predatory competitors. As Tian Xing works undercover at Le Si's agency, his mysterious motivations and potential return to his former high-profile life remain uncertain. This is a 2014 Taiwanese drama series that explores the intersection of professional ambition and unexpected romance.

Fall in Love With Me

In Love With Me Team

SETTV, TTV

In this compelling drama, three professional women in their 30s navigate the complexities of personal happiness beyond their successful careers. Zhou Kai Ting (Aviis Zhong), the youngest vice president at Ai U Web, unexpectedly connects with Su Can (Ben Wu), a café barista, helping him uncover hidden talents while resolving a work crisis. Ma Li Sha (Ada Pa), the company's General Manager, is a single mother who has become disillusioned with love, while Wang Qing Qing (Zhu Zhi Ying) has always seemed to have a perfect life. As these women confront their relationship challenges, marriage issues, and family struggles, they must discover how to balance their professional achievements with personal fulfillment. This is a 2018 Taiwanese drama series exploring the intricate lives of modern professional women.

Iron Ladies

♞ Candle Knights ♘

SET TV

Ji Wen Kai (Aaron Yan) and Zhong Yu Tang (Joanne Tseng), childhood rivals with contrasting academic performances, find their roles dramatically reversed years later. After Yu Tang excels at MUSE Cosmetics and becomes a top secretary poised for promotion, Wen Kai, who previously struggled academically, returns as the company's new CEO after working abroad. Their unexpected reunion sparks tension as Wen Kai becomes Yu Tang's demanding boss, challenging her professional capabilities. Their competitive history and current power dynamics create a complex workplace relationship filled with potential romantic and professional challenges. As they navigate their new roles, they must confront their past perceptions and current professional expectations. This is a 2016 Taiwanese romantic comedy series that explores workplace dynamics and personal growth.

Refresh Man

The Marvelous Rivals

JTBC

Jang Seon Gyeol (Yun Kyun Sang), a wealthy cleaning company CEO with severe germophobia, meets Gil Oh Sol (Kim You Jung), a carefree and messy new employee who has struggled through multiple part-time jobs. Despite his obsessive cleanliness and her perpetual tracksuit-wearing lifestyle, they begin to challenge each other's perspectives. As Oh Sol helps Seon Gyeol confront his deep-seated fear of germs, an unexpected romance blossoms between the unlikely pair. Their relationship gradually transforms Seon Gyeol's rigid worldview and helps Oh Sol find stability in her chaotic life. This 2024 South Korean romantic comedy film is directed by Noh Jong Chan.

Clean with Passion for Now

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Lee Yeong Joon (Park Seo Joon) is the arrogant hotshot vice president of his family’s company, thanks to the tireless efforts of his incredibly talented secretary, Kim Mi So (Park Min Young). With her by his side for the last nine years, Yeong Joon has been able to appear like the shining star he believes he is. But when Mi So suddenly decides to quit, Yeong Joon quickly realizes just how important she is... and not just to his career. Jealous over his older brother, Lee Seong Yeon’s (Lee Tae Hwan) growing relationship with Mi So, Yeong Joon decides it’s time to get his secretary back, no matter what. Based on the novel of the same name by Jung Kyung Yoon, this 2018 South Korean romantic comedy series was directed by Park Joon Hwa.

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim

The Perfect Secretaries Team

Three years ago, the fun-loving son from a wealthy family, Cha Jin Wook (Sung Hoon) – had a one-night stand with Lee Yoo Mi (Song Ji Eun). At the time, she was a naive young woman who’d never had a boyfriend. Presently, Jin Wook has grown more mature and has reformed his playboy ways. When he’s reunited with Yoo Mi by a twist of fate, he realizes that his feelings for her are deeper than he thought. But has this long-time cad really changed his stripes? And will Yoo Mi ever trust Jin Wook enough to give him the keys to her heart? This 2017 South Korean drama was produced by Kang Chul Woo.

My Secret Romance

Bae Ta Mi (Im Soo Jung), a brilliant tech director at search engine platform Unicon, sees her career crash after being betrayed by her mentor, Song Ga Gyeong (Jeon Hye Jin). Desperate to repair her reputation, she joins rival company Baro, although their director Cha Hyeon (Lee Da Hee) often comes across as a contrarian. As she navigates corporate politics and romantic interest from Park Morgan (Jang Ki Yong), a talented video game music composer, Ta Mi must determine if she can balance the thrill of revenge with the complexities of love. This 2019 South Korean drama was directed by Jung Ji Hyun and Kwon Young Il.

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Team Connected

Xing Yun (Bai Lu), a talented sketch artist with dreams of becoming a game designer, is recruited by a top gaming company owned by Xia Ke (Xing Zhao Lin), the son of a wealthy family who chose to forge his own path. Xing Yun refuses to be intimidated by Xia Ke's cold demeanor and consistently stands up to her demanding boss. Their constant bickering and power struggles lead to an unexpected dynamic that challenges both of their perspectives on work and relationships. As they navigate their professional and personal tensions, Xing Yun and Xia Ke begin to learn valuable lessons about respect, collaboration, and personal growth. This is a 2019 Chinese romantic comedy drama adapted from the novel of the same name by An Si Yuan and directed by Chen Shi Yi.

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