“My dream is to become a successful fan.” – Nam Da Reum
Welcome to ‘My Bias, My Boss,’ the 2026 tvN workplace rom-com that asks the question every fangirl has secretly wondered: What happens when you actually end up working with your bias? Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Seong Eun, the series stars Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min in a story about fandom, first love, and the chaos that unfolds when the two collide in the workplace.
Starring: Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, Cha Woo-min
Episodes: 12
Director: Park Ji-hyun
Writer: Lee Young, Kim Ji-an
Network: tvN
Where to Watch: Rakuten Viki (selected regions)
The Plot
Nam Da-reum (Kim Hye-jun) is a new employee on Appello’s marketing team, but she didn’t join the fashion startup for the career opportunities. At seventeen, she became a fan of Lee Chan (Cha Woo-min), a member of the idol group D.N.X, after an unexpected encounter. For the twelve years since, she has remained a dedicated supporter, crediting fandom with helping her cope with loneliness and shaping who she became. She turned down a job offer from a large company just to work at Appello, where Lee Chan serves as a director.
Kang Ha-gi (Kang Hoon) is the CEO of Appello, a man who built the fashion platform from the ground up with grit and talent. Despite assuming the title of CEO at a young age, he appears cold and strong but has a warm heart beneath the surface. He initially suspects Da-reum of having an ulterior motive. But as they work together, he finds himself falling for her, even though her heart is set on someone else.
Lee Chan (Cha Woo-min) is an idol-turned-actor, an icon of his era who appears to have everything. But he has lived with a loneliness nobody knows about. When he discovers that Da-reum has been his devoted fan for over a decade, he becomes curious. That curiosity develops into gratitude, then into cautious affection. But as love and friendship become entangled, the most unpredictable variable begins to disrupt all their lives.
The Characters
Kang Ha-gi (Played by Kang Hoon)
CEO of Appello Company. Despite his young age, he built the fashion platform from the ground up. He appears cold but has a warm heart, and he never expected to fall for his new employee, especially when her heart belongs to someone else.
Nam Da-reum (Played by Kim Hye-jun)
New employee in Appello’s marketing team. A dedicated fan of Lee Chan for twelve years, she sees fandom as central to her life. But when her professional and personal worlds collide, she must navigate feelings she never anticipated.
Lee Chan (Played by Cha Woo-min)
A member of the idol group D.N.X and an actor. He seems used to receiving affection but doesn’t understand true love until he meets the fan who has seen sides of him he didn’t know existed. The ensuing chaos complicates his journey from curiosity to cautious affection.
Why This Drama is Your Next Binge-Watch
- A Fangirl’s Fantasy Come True – The premise is every fan’s dream and nightmare rolled into one: working with your bias while your boss falls for you.
- Kang Hoon’s Leading Man Charisma – Known for standout supporting roles, Kang Hoon takes centre stage as the cold CEO with a warm heart, delivering a performance that will steal yours.
- Kim Hye-jun’s Relatable Heroine – The actress brings warmth, humour, and vulnerability to Da-reum, a woman torn between a twelve-year fandom and an unexpected new connection.
- Cha Woo-min’s Idol-Turned-Actor – The actor brings depth to Lee Chan, an idol who doesn’t understand love until he meets the one person who truly sees him.
- A Fresh Take on a Workplace Rom-Com – The drama blends fandom culture, office politics, and a love triangle that feels both fresh and grounded.
- Based on a Hit Webtoon – Adapted from the beloved Naver webtoon by Seong Eun, the series captures the source material’s humour, heart, and unique premise.
A Deeper Look
At its core, ‘My Bias, My Boss’ explores the line between fandom and reality. Da-reum has spent twelve years idolising Lee Chan from afar. But when she meets him in person, she discovers he’s not the perfect figure she imagined; he’s flawed, lonely, and just as lost as she is. The drama asks whether real love can grow from admiration or whether some relationships are better left as fantasies. The series also examines how we define ourselves through our passions. For Da-reum, fandom wasn’t just a hobby; it shaped her identity, her career, and her sense of belonging. Her journey is about learning to see herself as more than just a fan.
Through Kang Ha-gi, the drama also explores unrequited love and the courage to stay. He falls for a woman whose heart belongs to someone else and must decide whether to fight for her or let her go.
The Final Verdict
‘My Bias, My Boss’ is a delightful watch for fans of workplace romance, fandom culture, and love triangles done right. Kang Hoon and Kim Hye-jun’s chemistry is electric, and Cha Woo-min brings depth to a character who could have been one-dimensional. It’s sweet, funny, and utterly charming—a drama that understands the joy of fandom and the complications of love.
A fangirl who joins a company to meet her idol. A CEO who falls for her despite knowing her heart belongs to another. And an idol who discovers that true love might be closer than he ever imagined.
Written by: Trisha Deka
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