Episode Guide
Episode 1 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 2 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 3 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 4 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 5 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 6 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 7 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 8 -| Review Score – 3.5/5
Netflix’s Business Proposal is an excellent example of a show’s parts being greater than the whole. There’s never an episode of this Netflix original series that doesn’t provide some laugh-worthy antic or shocking twist. But while the romantic K-drama delivers on entertainment and light-hearted comedy, it fails to provide a cohesive story arc and believable romance. ..
Shin Ha-ri goes on a blind date with GOFood CEO Kang Tae-moo. She is surprised to find out that he is the same person who she met in the webtoon of the same name.
Ha-ri is a young woman who has always been fascinated by the world around her. She has a great sense of humor and loves to make people laugh. One of her favorite pastimes is to fake date people, but she never knows what will happen. Sometimes she meets someone she likes, but other times she gets into some really strange situations. In the end, it all comes down to whether or not he believes her story.
Ha-ri and Tae-moo agree to a fake relationship in order to please Tae-moo’s meddling grandfather, GOFood Chairman Kang Da-goo (Lee Deok-hwa). What begins as a small-scale deception gradually snowballs into a large and entangling web of secrets, as well complicated feelings neither Ha-ri nor Tae-moo want to admit to.
The K-drama is bolstered by a charismatic cast of characters who are well-matched together. The chemistry between Kim and Ahn is clear, but the entire cast has a great synergy.
The chemistry between the two leads is nice, but the writing and poor character development make it difficult to invest in their relationship.
The entire relationship between Young-seo and Seong-hoon (Kim Min-kyu) is based on a single meeting. There’s not a lot of evidence to back up their undying commitment to each other.
Ha-ri and Tae-moo’s relationship is often difficult to like because of Tae-moo’s pride and manipulative nature, but their later romance does deliver a lot of sweet moments. ..
The show’s main conflict is forced, and it comes about in a disingenuous way. The plot twist relies upon coincidences, random scenarios, and inconsistent character traits. This makes the show fun and engaging, but it also makes it difficult to follow.
The show is highly entertaining and convoluted, but it’s not too serious. It’s a romantic comedy, so it’s likely to make you laugh out loud.
This K-drama is perfect for viewers who love romantic tropes and misunderstandings, as well as those who want to see a heavy focus on the love between the characters.
The plot devices in Business Proposal are overkill, but if you can suspend your disbelief for its ludicrous moments, the show fulfills its role as a light, romantic K-drama that’s chock-full of funny antics. ..
