Upon completing Rowoon's "Destined With You," it became evident that the boss-employee narrative is a prevalent theme in K-Dramas. This trend reflects the simplicity and relatability of finding love in everyday encounters, particularly in the workplace, where people spend a significant portion of their time.

Here's a curated list of 10 K-Dramas that beautifully explore the dynamics of boss-employee relationships!

Destined With You

Starting the list with the inspiration to write this article and this is the latest one! This narrative exemplifies the quintessential 'hate-to-love' trope, featuring a suave lawyer and a dedicated civil servant. Their paths are intertwined both professionally and personally as they embark on a shared journey to break a mysterious curse. This engaging storyline blends professional challenges with personal growth and an evolving romantic tension.

Starring: Jo Bo-ah, Rowoon, Ha Jun, and Yura

Jugglers

When a secretary with a passive and obedient personality is assigned to a boss who is completely uninterested in others and has no consideration for them --  she will undoubtedly bring a different side of that boss. 

Starring: Baek Jin-hee, Choi Daniel, Kang Hye-Jung and Lee Won-Keun

Business Proposal

Sometimes, a blind date that goes wrong is all you need. In this one, the female lead agrees to go on a blind date to replace her friend, only to find out later that her blind date is actually her boss. 

Starring:  Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-Jeong, Kim Min-kyu, and Seol In-ah

Clean with Passion

In this compelling narrative, a man grappling with severe OCD, who runs a cleaning company, encounters a new female employee known for her signature tracksuit and a carefree attitude towards neatness, shaped by the harsh realities of life. Remarkably, she becomes not only the antidote to his mysophobia but also the object of his affection, weaving a story of healing and love.

Starring: Yoon Kyun-sang, Kim Yoo-Jung and Song Jae-rim

King the Land

This drama is this year's fan-favorite for a reason! The chemistry in this one is too good to resist! This love story is about the heir of The King Group, a luxury hotel conglomerate, who was thrown into an inheritance war, met and fell in love with a hotelier who always has a smile on her face!

Starring: Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoon-ah

Crazy Love

This romcom tells the funny story of the CEO of GOTOP, South Korea's top math institute, who pretends to have amnesia after injuring himself in a car accident. He then meets his introverted and quiet secretary, who pretends to be his fiancé.

Starring: Kim Jae-Wook, Krystal Jung, and Ha Jun

Romance is a Bonus Book

Before the two leads became colleagues, they had a childhood history together but grew apart when she decided to marry a selfish, inconsiderate man. After a career break, she is ready to return to work and fortunate enough, she landed a job at a company he's in. 

Starring:  Lee Na-young and Lee Jong-suk

Encounter

While on a business trip in Cuba, a daughter of a politician who seems to have it all meets a free-spirited guy, and they spend time together. After they go back to South Korea, they meet again but as an employee in the Donghwa Hotel, which she received as alimony.

Starring: Song Hye-Kyo and Park Bo-gum

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim

Based on the novel of the same title, first published in 2013, this 2018 K-Drama is about the vice-chairman of a major corporation trying to persuade his highly capable secretary of nine years not to resign. Along the way, they both learn so much more about each other beyond than just work -- and healing each other of their past traumatic experiences.

Starring: Park Seo-Joon and Park Min-young

Touch Your Heart

After a top actress got tangled in a scandal that damages her career and left her jobless for two years, she receives a chance to clear her name with a major role. But it comes with a condition; she would need to work as a secretary to a very handsome and competent lawyer.

Starring: Yoo In-na and Lee Dong-Wook