Spending 8 hours at your office desk becomes so much easier when the love of your life sits a few feet away. The little breaks together, the eye contact, looking up from your desk only to find them already staring? SWOON! And while not everyone is as lucky, it's never too late to start binging on the best office romance K-Dramas.

K-Dramas have a formula for hooking in viewers, and workplace romance in a K-Drama? Chef's kiss! While you might think workplace romances are doomed to fail with strict HR policies restricting them, it's hard to restrain yourself when you catch the eye of a dashing CEO in the K-Dramaland. Fortunately, there is plenty to choose from. From Protect the Boss to Business Proposal, these are the best K-Dramas featuring workplace romance, ranked by entertainment value.

16 'Protect The Boss' (2011)

Director: So Jung-hyun

Protect The Boss
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This 2011 Korean workplace rom-com is guaranteed to entertain viewers as it depicts No Eun Seol's (Kang-hee Choi) quest to find a job after a long stretch of unemployment. When she finally lands a job as a secretary to the youngest son (Ji Sung) of a wealthy family, No Eun finds that her duties go beyond what she initially expected.

Even if lesser known than some other entries on this list, the office K-drama Protect the Boss features great writing, unforgettable characters, and assuredly makes for an intriguing time, especially for audiences who are heavily enthusiastic about the workplace romance sub-genre. While it feels like it drags a bit at times, it is ultimately an entertaining drama with great character development.

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15 'Jugglers' (2017 - 2018)

Director: Kim Jung-hyun

Baek Jin-hee and Daniel Choi looking at each other in Jugglers
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In the enthralling 2017 romantic comedy K-Drama Jugglers, viewers follow the story of a loyal and devoted office secretary (Jin-hee Baek) who must juggle multiple jobs at once for her austere and stoic boss (Daniel Choi). While she is his assistant at work, their roles start to shift slightly when he moves into her home as a new tenant.

While Jugglers may not be considered a masterpiece, a remarkable watch, nor earns a high spot the best of the best in its genre, this must-see K-drama you should stream surely offers audiences a great time in front of the screen, providing viewers with a memorable office love story and some hilarious bits that elevated the series to higher grounds.

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14 'Forecasting Love and Weather' (2022)

Director: Cha Young-hoon

As the name suggests, Forecasting Love and Weather, which joined Netflix's selection of K-Dramas in 2022, is a cheerful and lighthearted drama that depicts the beginning of a magnetic dynamic between two staff members (Park Min-young and Song Kang) at the Korea Meteorological Administration. The series juggles between the leads' work and romantic life, making for a compelling watch.

Between using changing weather as metaphors for love (among other weather references perfect for "weather nerds"), and featuring a very entertaining narrative, Forecasting Love and Weather is very well-written and undoubtedly a must-see when it comes to Korean workplace love stories. Furthermore, the chemistry between the two leads is noticeable in this K-Drama, adding to the show's overall quality.

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13 'My Secret Romance' (2017)

Director: Kang Cheol Woo

When Lee Yoo Mi (Song Ji Eun) spends a night with Cha Jin Wook (Sung Hoon) at one of her mother's many weddings, she doesn't plan on seeing him again. Since she's never had a boyfriend, Lee Yoo Mi doesn't know the procedure of a one-night stand and decides to flee the following morning. Years later, she lands a job as Jin Wook's nutritionist, but he's no longer the same rich boy. Even after changing his ways and taking over his father's company, Jin Wook never really forgot Yoo Mi.

The lighthearted and sweet My Secret Romance is an intriguing office romance that showcases the characters' struggle through awkwardness and that soon gives way to true love. It's also among the cheesiest K-Dramas given its somewhat predictable plot and clichés, but we love it for it.

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12 'My Shy Boss' (2017)

Director: Hyun Wook Song

Eun Hwan Ki and Chae Ro Woon from My Shy Boss hugging
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Eun Hwan Ki (Yeon Woo Jin) is the exact opposite of what you'd expect the CEO of a public relations firm to be. His social anxiety often makes him appear cold and rude, and his employees know very little of him. When the company hires Chae Ro Woon (Park Hye Soo), a cheery extrovert who wants to uncover his identity, to work with him, his worst nightmares come true.

With a strong female lead and a captivating revenge plot, My Shy Boss is a must-watch for fans of television workplace romances and stands among the best in the genre. Although flawed, it is still worth a look, if not only for its performances and sweet narrative.

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11 'Crazy Love' (2022)

Director: Kim Jung Hyun

Blending genres of comedy, drama, and romance to incredible results, Crazy Love is certainly an amazing pick. It portrays the relationship between a narcissistic and highly intelligent mathematics instructor (Kim Jae-Wook) in the private education field, and the CEO of GOTOP Education and his responsible secretary (Krystal Jung) who has learned that she does not have much time left to live.

Equal parts moving and humorous, this K-Drama is definitely worth checking, even if it feels a bit predictive at times. On top of its unexpected twists and entertaining storyline, Crazy Love makes for the perfect workplace romance show that viewers will likely not get enough of, and blends elements of comedy, romance, and politics to intriguing results.

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10 'Falling for Innocence' (2015)

Director: Ji Young-soo

Kang Min-ho (Jung Kyung-ho) is a young man who seeks to avenge his uncle's unjust takeover of his father's company. However, he must undergo heart transplant surgery. After the surgery, he undergoes a complete transformation and begins to understand the true meaning of love.

Featuring a good dose of warm, sweet, and lighthearted moments, the equally hilarious and romantic mood-booster show Falling for Innocence (also known as Beating Again) is an irresistible, utterly hooking must-watch that should be added to the watchlists of those who are crazy about office romance K-Dramas. Additionally, the series can be quite touching and sends out a poignant message while resorting to humor.

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9 'She Would Never Know' (2021)

Director: Lee Dong Yoon

Based on the popular 2017 Web Novel of the same name, She Would Never Know tells the love story between two people working on the same marketing team of a cosmetics brand (Won Jin-ah and Rowoon). It also features some interesting substories, though the office romance is surely the most poignant.

Sensitive and entertaining, this 2021 series — considered a hidden gem on Netflix by some — supplies viewers with an entrancing narrative that is assured to make them swoon every now and again, taking fans of the genre on a fascinating romantic journey, counting on a fair share of thrilling moments. On top of that, the storyline is straightforward, making for a great starting point for those who haven't seen K-Dramas.Watch on Amazon Prime

8 'Touch Your Heart' (2019)

Director: Park Joon-hwa

Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na looking lovingly at each other in Touch Your Heart
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When a scandal destroys her career, a once top actress, Oh Yoon Seo (Yoo In Na), gets a chance to salvage her reputation by grabbing a lead role in a drama. However, the position requires her to train under a lawyer. So when her agent sets her up for a job under the supervision of Kwon Jung Rok (Lee Dong Wook), the boat seems to be rocky enough to tumble over. But, as time passes, their animosity gives way to friendship and maybe, a whirlwind romance.

Based on the web novel "Reach of Sincerity" by Jäger, Touch Your Heart is a beautiful K-Drama romantic comedy that will definitely tug at viewers' heartstrings thanks to its moving premise and heartwarming romantic moments, which make it rank high among other series of the workplace romance sub-genre.

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7 'Her Private Life' (2019)

Director: Hong Jong-chan

Sun Deok Mi and Ryan Gold from Her Private Life taking a walk in the field
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Sun Deok Mi (Park Min Young) is a talented and highly regarded art curator with a secret that can't get out. She's a K-pop-obsessed fangirl, and it could potentially ruin her career at the museum. Things start to shift when Ryan Gold (Kim Jae Wook), an acclaimed but retired artist, becomes the museum's new boss. A rumor spreads, and Deok Mi and Ryan must pretend to date to stop scrutiny towards the latter's favorite idol and new museum client.

While watching Park Min Young pencil skirts for an envy-inducing array of pantsuits is reason enough to binge the office rom-com Her Private Life, the arrival of Kim Jae Wook as her stone-cold boss is the cherry on top. No doubt, the 2019 Hong Jong-chan drama is one of the best romances streaming right now.

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6 'She Was Pretty' (2015)

Director: Jung Dae-yoon

Hwang Jung-eum and Park Seo-joon in She Was Pretty
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As children, bold and beautiful Kim Hye Jin (Hwang Jung Eum) used to rescue her best friend and first love Ji Sung Joon (Park Seo Joon) from awkward situations. Now, years later, the tables have turned. Hye Jin isn't as pretty as she used to be, not even close, and Sung Joon is no longer an ugly lad but a handsome, rich boy. So when he asks her to meet him, Hye Jin panics and sends her attractive roommate to meet him instead. What she doesn't know is that soon enough, Sung Joon is going to be her boss.

If you're on the hunt for great office romances, She Was Pretty is definitely a perfect binge for whenever viewers need a confidence boost and a charming love story to keep them going. Plus, it features good acting and great execution that resembles classic Hollywood screwball comedies.

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5 'Romance is a Bonus Book' (2019)

Director: Lee Jeong-Hyo

Cha Eun Ho (Lee Jong Suk) has a successful career as editor-in-chief at his publishing company. However, he has a secret: he's been harboring an unrequited crush on Kang Dan Yi (Lee Na Young), his childhood best friend, for decades. So when Dan Yi, now a divorced single mother, asks for help finding a job, there's no way he can say no to her. But seeing her daily makes it harder for him to keep his feelings at bay.

Childhood crush, impending feelings, and a workplace situation; Romance is a Bonus Book has all the ingredients for an epic love story waiting to happen, resulting in a truly recommendable romance tale for everyone who particularly loves the office romance trope.

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4 'Suspicious Partner' (2017)

Director: Park Sun-ho

Eun Bong Hee and Noh Ji Wook from Suspicious Partner taking a selfie
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Adding a dash of action to a beautiful office romance, Suspicious Partner tells the story of Noh Ji Wook (Ji Chang Wook), a prosecutor, and Eun Bong Hee (Nam Ji Hyun), a prosecutor trainee. As they work together on a mysterious case involving a sly psychopath murderer, they discover how their pasts are heavily entrenched with one another. Soon after they give in to their feelings, Bong Hee finds herself a murder suspect.

With a strong storyline, the plot features beautiful friendships and an incredible case of teamwork, which is to be expected from a K-Drama of the genre. What is so intriguing about workplace romance Suspicious Partner is how it blends a charming love story with a truly compelling murder mystery and it works seamlessly well.

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3 'What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim' (2018)

Director: Park Joon-Hwa, Yoo Jong-Sun

Kim Mi So (Park Min Young) has played a right hand, AKA secretary to Lee Young Joon (Park Seo Joon), for over nine years. So when she submits her resignation, Young-Joon is shell-shocked. In a quest to find out the reason for her sudden actions, he leads them to build feelings for each other. But when memories from their childhoods strike, will they be able to hold on to each other through the storm?

A compelling love story about a chaebol and a girl he has loved for years, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim is a fantastic workplace romance every K-Drama fan should watch; it is so adored that some viewers even believe it deserves a Hollywood adaptation.

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2 'Strong Woman Do Bong Soon' (2017)

Director: Lee Hyung-min

The poster of Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
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Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is the story of an extraordinary woman, Do Bong Soon (Park Bo Young). She possesses a superpower and an ambition. Do Bong Soon is no ordinary Joel. In fact, she's physically stronger than a hundred of them. But she secretly wishes to be a game designer. Enters Ahn Min Hyuk (Park Hyung Sik), an ambitious, rich lad, and a supernatural office romance is born.

The protagonist couple shares an adorable bond and is honest with each other from the start; they learn to respect each other, and when Bong Soon accompanies Min Hyuk from work to home, it gives them a lot of time together and sets the stage for many adorable antics. Assuredly, with such a loving relationship at its center, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is a perfect pick for rom-com enjoyers.

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1 'Business Proposal' (2022)

Director: Park Seon-ho

When Shin Ha Ri (Kim Se Jeong) agreed to go on a blind date set up for her best friend, Jin Young Seo (Seol In-ah), by her father, she didn't know what she had signed up for. But seeing Kang Tae Moo (Ahn Hyo Seop), the handsome CEO of Go Food, the company she works at, was not what she wanted to do. He doesn't know she's his employee yet, but when he decides to pursue her further, all bets are off.

Brimming with hilarious anecdotes, Business Proposal is based on a webtoon of the same name. On top of being (arguably) best office romance K-Drama, Park Seon-ho's series is also a fan-favorite series that will keep any viewer intrigued throughout its entirety, all thanks to the cutesy and compelling romance it features, as well as the perfect blend of mistaken identity and fake dating.Watch on Netflix

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