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| Love My Bias, My Boss? These 21 Workplace Romance Shows Deserve Your Watchlist. (Photo: tvN) |
My Bias, My Boss (최애의 사원) has barely settled into viewers' watchlists, yet fans are already searching for something that delivers the same addictive mix of office romance, awkward comedy, celebrity culture and enough second-hand embarrassment to make you hide behind a cushion. Honestly, it makes perfect sense. The series combines a chaotic fangirl, a cold CEO, an idol hiding his own struggles and workplace misunderstandings into one entertaining package that's surprisingly difficult to replace. The good news is that there are plenty of dramas carrying the same DNA, even if none of them recreate Nam Da-reum's wonderfully disastrous first day at work quite the same way.
Viewer reactions have naturally been mixed, although the overall response has leaned heavily towards positive. Many praised Kim Hye-jun and Kang Hoon for making familiar romantic comedy tropes feel fresh again, while others admitted they stayed because the workplace banter became more entertaining than expected.
Fans also loved seeing K-pop fandom portrayed with humour rather than mockery, saying it reflected the reality of balancing professional life with personal obsessions. Of course, some viewers wished the love triangle caused a little more chaos. Apparently emotional peace isn't nearly as entertaining as complete romantic confusion.
Shows Like MY BIAS, MY BOSS
If My Bias, My Boss left you smiling after every episode, these are the dramas most likely to keep that feeling going.
1. Her Private Life (2019)
If there were a spiritual older sibling to My Bias, My Boss, this would probably be it. The drama follows an accomplished art gallery curator who secretly runs one of the biggest fan sites dedicated to her favourite idol.
Her carefully separated worlds begin crashing together after a strict new gallery director arrives. Like My Bias, My Boss, it explores hidden fangirl culture, workplace romance and the hilarious effort required to stop colleagues discovering your embarrassing double life.
2. Business Proposal (2022)
A blind date gone spectacularly wrong leads an ordinary employee into an unexpected relationship with her intimidating CEO. Between mistaken identities, office secrets and endless romantic chaos, the similarities to My Bias, My Boss are impossible to miss.
Both dramas know that one unfortunate first impression can apparently become the foundation of true love. Human Resources would probably disagree.
3. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
This remains one of Korea's defining office romances. A confident vice chairman completely loses his composure when his long-serving secretary decides to resign.
The cold boss slowly discovering he has actual emotions feels very familiar, making it an easy recommendation for anyone who enjoyed watching Kang Ha-gi soften throughout My Bias, My Boss.
4. Shooting Stars (2022)
Behind every famous celebrity stands an exhausted management team trying to prevent disasters before breakfast. This romantic comedy explores the entertainment industry from the perspective of agency staff while delivering witty romance and endless workplace comedy. Fans of idol culture and behind-the-scenes entertainment stories will feel right at home.
5. Touch Your Heart (2019)
A fading actress takes a temporary office job inside a law firm to prepare for a future role, only to end up working beside an emotionally unavailable lawyer.
The celebrity-meets-office setting mirrors several themes from My Bias, My Boss, while the slow-burning romance delivers plenty of heartwarming moments.
6. King the Land (2023)
Luxury hotels replace fashion companies, but the formula remains wonderfully familiar. A wealthy executive who rarely smiles gradually falls for an optimistic employee who refuses to let his frosty personality ruin her day. If grumpy CEOs secretly make your favourite fictional boyfriends, this one earns a reservation.
7. Love to Hate You (2023)
This romantic comedy throws a confident lawyer together with a famous actor whose public image hides unexpected insecurities.
While it leans more into celebrity romance than office comedy, it captures the same clash between entertainment life and ordinary careers that drives My Bias, My Boss.
8. Forecasting Love and Weather (2022)
Office politics, workplace romance and complicated relationships dominate this series set inside Korea's national weather service. It replaces celebrity culture with meteorology, yet still captures the awkward balance between professionalism and personal feelings.
9. She Was Pretty (2015)
An insecure employee unexpectedly reunites with her childhood crush, who now happens to be her demanding editor. Packed with mistaken identities, office humour and heartfelt character growth, it shares the same playful energy that makes My Bias, My Boss so enjoyable.
10. Crazy Love (2022)
Imagine your difficult CEO suddenly pretending to have amnesia while your employee decides revenge sounds like a perfectly reasonable career plan.
Ridiculous? Absolutely. Entertaining? Even more so. Fans who enjoy chaotic workplace romances with exaggerated humour will appreciate every episode.
11. The Secret Life of My Secretary (2019)
A perfectionist executive begins relying heavily on his secretary after developing face blindness. Workplace misunderstandings, romantic tension and hidden identities create a story that comfortably fits alongside My Bias, My Boss.
12. Jugglers (2017)
An energetic secretary refuses to let her emotionally distant boss push everyone away. Their constant clashes slowly transform into genuine affection, creating another enjoyable variation of the classic boss-and-employee romance.
13. Introverted Boss (2017)
A painfully shy CEO finds his quiet routine disrupted after an outspoken employee joins his company. Rather than relying on arrogance, this drama explores emotional vulnerability while maintaining plenty of romantic comedy.
14. Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019)
Publishing replaces fashion, but the workplace chemistry feels just as engaging. A talented woman attempts to restart her career while hiding personal struggles, eventually finding both professional confidence and unexpected romance.
15. Clean with Passion for Now (2018)
An obsessive CEO terrified of germs meets an employee whose messy lifestyle challenges everything he believes. Watching opposite personalities collide creates plenty of comedy before romance inevitably takes over.
16. Oh My Ghost (2015)
While supernatural comedy takes centre stage here, the series still delivers workplace relationships, lovable misunderstandings and an underdog heroine searching for confidence. It balances humour and romance in much the same way.
17. Radiant Office (2017)
Three struggling job seekers finally enter corporate life after countless disappointments. Alongside workplace competition comes romance, friendship and personal growth, making it a strong recommendation for viewers who enjoyed the rookie employee journey in My Bias, My Boss.
18. The Fabulous (2022)
Fashion, ambitious careers and complicated romance all combine inside Seoul's glamorous fashion industry. The stylish setting and entertaining office relationships feel remarkably similar to the world of Appello.
19. Record of Youth (2020)
Rather than focusing entirely on romance, this series explores the realities of chasing success inside Korea's entertainment industry. Fans invested in Lee Chan's celebrity storyline will likely appreciate its more grounded look at fame.
20. So I Married the Anti-Fan (2021)
A magazine reporter accidentally becomes entangled with a famous idol after a public misunderstanding. Celebrity culture, enemies-to-lovers romance and endless media attention make it another natural companion to My Bias, My Boss.
21. Love Scout (2025)
One of the newest workplace romances, Love Scout follows ambitious professionals whose careers become unexpectedly complicated once romance enters the picture. Like My Bias, My Boss, it balances humour, office politics and emotional character development while reminding viewers that work would probably be much simpler if everyone stopped falling for the boss.
Part of what makes My Bias, My Boss stand out is its ability to blend modern office life with K-pop fandom without making either side feel exaggerated. Instead of treating fans as punchlines, the drama embraces the excitement, awkwardness and dedication that come with supporting an idol while still delivering a charming office romance.
Add in a grumpy CEO, an accidental first meeting that could not have gone worse and enough romantic tension to keep viewers pressing "next episode", and it's easy to understand why so many people immediately started searching for similar shows.
The beauty of these 21 dramas is that each captures at least one piece of that formula. Some focus on hilarious workplace relationships, others dive into celebrity life, while several master the timeless "cold boss falls first" romance that somehow never gets old. Maybe Korean drama writers have secretly signed a lifetime contract with awkward office romances, and honestly, nobody seems to be complaining.
If you've already finished My Bias, My Boss, which drama would you recommend next? Did your favourite make the list, or is there another hidden gem that deserves more attention? Share your picks and join the conversation because every K-drama fan always has one recommendation they refuse to stop talking about.