My Bias, My Boss

My Bias, My Boss
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Hangul
최애의 사원
Hanja
最愛의 社員
Lit.Favorite Employee
RRChoeaeui sawon
MRCh'oeaeŭi sawŏn
Genre
Based on
My Bias, My Boss
by Seong Eun
Written by
  • Lee Young
  • Kim Ji-an
Directed byPark Ji-hyun
Starring
No. of episodes8
Production
Running time70 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseAugust 3, 2026 (2026-08-03) –
present

My Bias, My Boss (Korean: 최애의 사원) is an ongoing South Korean workplace romantic comedy television series written by Lee Young and Kim Ji-an, directed by Park Ji-hyun, and starring Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Seong Eun, the series depicts the story of new employee Nam Da-reum, who tries to meet her bias but ends up becoming her boss's favorite employee. It premiered on tvN on August 3, 2026, and airs every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Rakuten Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

Nam Da-reum has been a dedicated fan of idol Lee Chan for 13 years. When she gets a job at fashion company Appello, she discovers that Chan is a co-founder. Hoping to conceal her identity as a fan and succeed at work, she is instead assigned to workaholic CEO Kang Ha-gi, Chan's childhood friend. Caught in the middle, Da-reum finds herself drawn between her devotion to Chan and her growing feelings for Ha-gi.

Cast and characters

Main

CEO of Appello Company. Despite assuming the CEO title at a young age, he built the fashion platform Appello from the ground up with grit and talent. Although he appears cold and strong, he has a warm heart. He initially suspected new employee Nam Da-reum of having an ulterior motive. But later, he fell for Da-reum, even though her heart was set on someone else. As love and friendship become entangled, the most unpredictable variable begins to disrupt his life.
New employee in Appello's marketing team. At age 17, she became a fan of Lee Chan, a member of the idol group D.N.X, following an unexpected encounter. For the subsequent 12 years, she remained a dedicated supporter of Chan. She saw fandom as central to her life and credited it with helping her cope with loneliness, shaping her goals, and shaping who she became.
A member of idol group D.N.X who is also active as an actor. Although he seems used to receiving affection, he does not understand what true love is. He has never learned how to love or how to hold onto it. Despite frequent dating rumors, his relationships have been short-lived, and he becomes clumsy when faced with genuine sincerity. Chan's attention is drawn to Da-reum. After discovering she has been a longtime fan of over 10 years, he becomes curious about her. That curiosity develops into gratitude and then into cautious affection. He senses that she has seen sides of him he did not know existed. Though he hopes this could be true love, their relationship encounters repeated difficulties.

Supporting

People around Da-reum

Da-reum's best friend. She was the first to approach Da-reum when she was being bullied, and the two grew close while fangirling over D.N.X together. Her honest and direct personality is both an asset and a flaw, as she tends to speak her mind to everyone. She turned her passion for fitness into a career and currently works as a Pilates instructor. She is frequently approached by men asking for her number.
Da-reum's best friend and owner of a smart store. A fan of D.N.X since her teens, she has remained by Da-reum and Mi-mi's side. She is a key witness to Da-reum's past, knowing more about Da-reum's history than anyone else. After working three years at an IT company that left her with stress, drinking, and thinning hair, she resigned three months ago and opened a smart store in a corner of her studio apartment. Roy was her favorite member of D.N.X. She continues to quietly hope that her bias, who may be going through a difficult time, is still out there somewhere.
Da-reum's mother. She runs a rice cake business and even put up banners to celebrate her daughter's acceptance into a major corporation. With a strong "fandom DNA" — she is active in a trot singer's fan club — she exemplifies the source of Da-reum's passion. She serves as a steady support system, enabling Da-reum to smile and persevere through her warm encouragement.

People around Chan

  • Yoon Hyun-suk as Hyeok[5]
The leader of D.N.X group.
  • Baek Seung as Tae-oh[6]
The main vocalist of D.N.X.
  • Jung Hyun-min as Jinu[3]
A rapper from D.N.X.
  • Chun Woo-jin as Roy[3]
The youngest member of D.N.X.
Chan's manager.
A rising actress who garnered praise for her on-screen chemistry with Lee Chan in the romance drama Bitter Sweet. Under Chan's guidance, she rehearsed extensively with him and developed genuine feelings for him while playing his on-screen romantic partner. The role also earned her the first critical acclaim of her career.

Others

  • Nam Hyun-woo as Park Young-woo[8]
New employee in the marketing team.
  • Lee Dam-hee as Lee Min-ah[8]
MD team new employee.
  • Heo Jun-seok as Choi Sung-wook[8]
Management Support Team Manager.
  • Kim So-ra as Kim Mi-young[8]
Marketing Team Manager.
  • Kim Chae-eun as Seo Hye-soo[8]
Marketing Team Assistant Manager.
  • Song Jin-woo as Lee Jin-sang[8]
Sales Team Manager.
  • Hwang Jung-min as Cheon Seon-ae[8]
Cleaning lady.
Director at SE Mulsan.

Production

Development

The series is a collaborative project between production company Studio Dragon, Studio N, and Npio Entertainment. It is co-written by Lee Young and Kim Ji-an, and directed by Park Ji-hyun. It is based on the Naver Webtoon of the same title by Seong Eun, which has recorded over 660 million global views.[9]

Casting

According to the broadcasting industry, Kang Hoon and Kim Hye-jun were cast as the series leads in July 2025.[10] Two months later, Cha Woo-min joined the cast.[11] Yuna, who previously made her acting debut in tvN's Undercover Miss Hong, joined the cast in November 2025 and participated in a script reading.[12]

Official casting confirmation was reported on January 29, 2026.[9]

Filming

Principal photography began in the second half of 2025.[10]

Release

My Bias, My Boss was scheduled to premiere on tvN in the second half of 2026.[9] The series was confirmed to premiere on August 3, 2026, and airs on a Monday–Tuesday timeslot at 20:50 (KST).[7] It is also available for streaming on Rakuten Viki in selected regions.[13]

Viewership

My Bias, My Boss : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
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Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[14]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[14]
Nationwide Seoul
1 August 3, 2026 4.226% (1st) 3.899% (1st)
2 August 4, 2026 3.143% (1st) 3.025% (1st)
3 August 10, 2026 3.870% (1st) 3.416% (1st)
4 August 11, 2026 3.558% (1st) 3.365% (1st)
5 August 17, 2026 4.007% (1st) 4.094% (1st)
6 August 18, 2026 3.626% (1st) 3.397% (1st)
7 August 24, 2026 3.165% (1st) 2.975% (1st)
8 August 25, 2026 3.361% (1st) 2.897% (1st)
9 August 31, 2026
10 September 1, 2026
11 September 7, 2026
12 September 8, 2026
Average — —
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

References

  1. ↑ 강하기 [Kang Ha-gi]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ 남다름 [Nam Da-reum]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 이 찬 [Lee Chan]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 다름 친구&가족 [Da-reum's friends & family]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ Jang, Da-hee (June 26, 2026). CIX 출신 현석, '최애의 사원' 합류…본격 배우 행보 스타트! [Hyunsuk, formerly of CIX, joins My Bias, My Boss... Starts his acting career in earnest!]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved June 29, 2026.
  6. ↑ Yoo, Ji-hye (June 25, 2026). 이펙스 백승, '최애의 사원' 출연…아이돌 멤버 역 [EXEX's Baek Seung to appear in My Bias, My Boss... playing the role of an idol member]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved June 29, 2026.
  7. 1 2 Hwang, Seo-yeon (June 24, 2026). '최애의 사원' 강훈·김혜준→차우민·유나, 청춘 로맨스 시너지 예고 [My Bias, My Boss Kang Hoon & Kim Hye-jun → Cha Woo-min & Yuna, Youth Romance Synergy Predicted]. TV Daily (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 패션 스타트업 <Appello> [Fashion startup <Appello>]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 Park, Jin-young (January 29, 2026). 강훈·김혜준·차우민, '최애의 사원' 출연 확정...하반기 방송 [Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min confirmed to appear on My Bias, My Boss... Broadcast in the second half of the year]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Yoo, Ji-hee (July 16, 2025). [단독] 강훈·김혜준, 로코 호흡 맞춘다...'최애의 사원' 출연 [Exclusive: Kang Hoon and Kim Hye-jun to star in romantic comedy My Bias, My Boss]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  11. ↑ Yoo, Ji-hee (September 3, 2025). [단독] 차우민, 학교 최고 인기남→아이돌 출신 CEO...'최애의 사원' 합류 [Exclusive: Cha Woo-min, Most Popular Boy in School → Idol-Former CEO... Joins My Bias, My Boss]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  12. ↑ Kim, Da-yoon (November 4, 2025). 있지 유나, 박신혜 동생 이어 톱 배우까지...'최애의 사원' 캐스팅 [공식입장] [Following Park Shin-hye's younger sister, Yuna has also joined the cast of My Bias, My Boss [Official Statement]]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  13. ↑ J.R. Waugh (July 31, 2026). "Every K-Drama Coming To Netflix, Hulu, And Viki In August 2026". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  14. 1 2 Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 3, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
    • "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
    • "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
    • "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 11, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
    • "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
    • "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
    • "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
    • "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
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