Business Proposal (Korean: 사내 맞선; Japanese: 社内お見合い) is a classic romantic comedy based on a web novel and web comic: she goes to a blind date in place of her friend — and her date turns out to be her company's new CEO. Starring Ahn Hyo-seop and Kim Se-jeong, it made many viewers fall for Ahn Hyo-seop.
📺 Drama Info
| Broadcast | February 28 – April 5, 2022 (SBS, Mon–Tue 22:00, Korea) |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Romantic comedy (office romcom) |
| Original | A novel and web comic by HaeHwa (Japanese title: お見合い相手はうちのボス) |
| In Japan | Streaming on Netflix |
👥 Main Cast
- Ahn Hyo-seop as Kang Tae-moo (the new CEO)
- Kim Se-jeong as Shin Ha-ri (food-development researcher)
- Kim Min-kyu as Cha Seong-hoon (head of the secretary's office)
- Seol In-ah as Jin Young-seo (Ha-ri's friend)
- Lee Deok-hwa as Kang Dae-gu (Tae-moo's grandfather)
Role-name spellings differ between media; we list what we could confirm.
📖 Plot (no spoilers)
Shin Ha-ri, who works at GO Foods, is asked by her friend Jin Young-seo, a chaebol heiress, to break off an arranged marriage meeting, and goes to the date disguised as Young-seo. But her date turns out to be Kang Tae-moo, the new CEO of her own company.
Ha-ri deliberately acts so he will dislike her, but Tae-moo, who is being pushed into a marriage by his grandfather, declares that he will marry her. Then the real Young-seo has an accident, and Ha-ri's disguise is exposed…
✨ Three Reasons to Watch
- Ahn Hyo-seop's "prince" charm — a perfect CEO who is actually awkward, tossing out sweet, gentle lines
- Classic plot points that are fun because they are classic: a stand-in, a hidden identity, secrets and interference
- A Japanese dub is available on Netflix, which is recommended for those who dislike subtitles
Seol In-ah also stars in My Guilty Human.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Business Proposal have?
12 episodes.
Who stars in Business Proposal?
Ahn Hyo-seop (Kang Tae-moo) and Kim Se-jeong (Shin Ha-ri), with Kim Min-kyu, Seol In-ah and Lee Deok-hwa.
Is Business Proposal based on a web comic?
Yes — a novel and web comic by HaeHwa.
Where can I watch it in Japan?
On Netflix (exclusive, as of October 2026), including a Japanese dub. Availability may change.
When did Business Proposal air?
From February 28 to April 5, 2022 on SBS in Korea.
Based on information as of October 2026. Streaming availability changes — please check each service.