What is My Bias, My Boss about?
My Bias, My Boss follows Nam Da-reum, an office worker who leaves her stable job to join Appello, the company connected to her longtime celebrity bias, Lee Chan.
Her plan is simple: work hard and finally see the idol she has supported for years. However, before her first day, she has a disastrous encounter with Appello’s CEO, Kang Ha-gi. After joining the company, she keeps clashing with him instead of getting closer to Lee Chan.
The first two episodes establish a love triangle between Da-reum, her longtime bias, and her new boss.
Why does Nam Da-reum change jobs?
Da-reum has grown tired of her repetitive life at a large company.
When she finds a job opening at Appello, she sees it as a chance to escape her routine and work near Lee Chan. Her decision is partly impulsive, but it also reflects her desire to choose something that makes her feel excited again.
Who is Lee Chan?
Lee Chan, played by Cha Woo-min, is Da-reum’s longtime bias and a former member of the idol group D.N.X.
He is not presented only as a distant celebrity. The drama hints that he and Da-reum share a connection from the past, suggesting that he will become an active part of the romance rather than remaining an unreachable idol.
Who is Kang Ha-gi?
Kang Ha-gi, played by Kang Hoon, is the CEO of Appello.
He is cold, strict, and difficult to impress. Da-reum accidentally makes a terrible first impression on him, and the two continue to argue after she joins the company.
Although Da-reum enters Appello because of Lee Chan, most of her early interactions are with Ha-gi. This makes him the unexpected romantic interest.
Who does Nam Da-reum like in Episodes 1–2?
Da-reum is still focused on Lee Chan.
She has supported him for years, and he is the reason she changes jobs. However, the drama is already showing how her relationship with Ha-gi may slowly change.
The central question is whether Da-reum will continue to see Lee Chan as her ideal love or develop real feelings for the boss she never expected to like.
Why does Da-reum need to impress Kang Ha-gi?
In Episode 2, Da-reum learns that an outstanding employee may get the chance to travel to New York with Lee Chan.
To earn that opportunity, she needs to prove herself at work and gain Ha-gi’s approval.
This creates the main romantic-comedy setup: Da-reum works hard to get closer to her bias, but that effort repeatedly brings her closer to her boss instead.
Is My Bias, My Boss similar to Lovely Runner?
Only at first glance.
Both dramas begin with a strong idol-fan atmosphere. Their female leads have supported a male celebrity for years, and both stories show the emotional excitement of finally meeting that person.
The opening concert scene in My Bias, My Boss especially reminded me of Lovely Runner.
However, the two dramas quickly move in different directions. Lovely Runner is a time-travel romance about first love, loss, and changing the past. My Bias, My Boss is an office romantic comedy built around work, career growth, and a love triangle.
So the dramas are not truly similar. They simply share a familiar fangirl fantasy at the beginning.
Is My Bias, My Boss based on a webtoon?
Yes. The drama is based on the Korean webtoon My Oppa Is an Idol.
I have not read the original webtoon, so I cannot yet compare the adaptation with the source material.
Are Episodes 1–2 worth watching?
Yes, especially for viewers who enjoy light office romances.
The story uses familiar elements, including a cold CEO, a new employee, a longtime celebrity crush, and a love triangle. The plot is not especially original yet, but the fandom angle gives it a fun identity.
Kim Hye-jun makes Da-reum feel like a believable office worker rather than an exaggerated fangirl. Kang Hoon and Cha Woo-min also create two clearly different romantic possibilities.
My rating for Episodes 1–2 is 3 out of 5. The opening is easy to watch and entertaining enough to continue, but the later episodes will need stronger workplace conflicts and character development.
Which actor caught my attention?
Cha Woo-min caught my attention because he was the only actor among the three leads whom I had not seen before.
His sharp eyes and distinctive facial features gave Lee Chan a colder and more mysterious appearance than I expected from a warm former idol.
However, the actor I personally enjoyed watching the most was Kang Hoon. His bickering scenes with Kim Hye-jun were light and entertaining, and his character felt the most naturally suited to the romantic-comedy tone.
I am still curious to see whether Lee Chan develops beyond Da-reum’s idealized celebrity crush
