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Anyone who has survived a meeting that should have been an email knows the office is hardly a romantic setting, yet Korean dramas keep proving otherwise. The 5 best workplace K-drama rom-coms to watch on Netflix, Rakuten Viki and more turn missed deadlines and demanding bosses into slow-burn love stories.
The list begins with Love Scout, where a brilliant but chaotic CEO leans on her unflappable secretary, and moves on to My Bias, My Boss, in which a devoted fan lands a job near her idol. Next is What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, as a self-absorbed vice-chairman panics when his indispensable aide resigns. My Secret Romance turns a one-night encounter into an awkward reunion at the boss's desk, and See You at Work Tomorrow! closes the list with a weary employee and a formidable manager. Here are five workplace K-dramas to add to your watchlist, along with where to stream them.
Opposites attract in this office romance. Han Ji-min plays Kang Ji-yun, a brilliant headhunting CEO who struggles with everyday life, and Lee Jun-hyuk plays her patient, organised secretary Yu Eun-ho. Their bond grows through small gestures, with a refreshing role reversal that puts a capable woman in charge.
Nam Da-reum (Kim Hye-jun) joins fashion company APPELLO to be near her idol, Lee Chan (Cha Woo-min), but clashes with the workaholic CEO, Kang Ha-gi (Kang Hoon). Office rivalries and hidden feelings follow in this 2026 series, which blends celebrity culture with the tension of a difficult boss.
Vice-chairman Lee Young-joon (Park Seo-joon) relies on his secretary, Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young), for everything. When she resigns after nine years, he finally sees what he took for granted. This 2018 series offers workplace comedy, sharp banter and a slow shift from dependence to affection.
A one-night encounter turns awkward when Lee Yoo-mi (Song Ji-eun) joins the company of Cha Jin-wook (Sung Hoon), a wealthy heir, three years later as a nutritionist. It is a light pick for fans of familiar rom-com tropes. Note: Availability varies by region, and it is not currently listed for streaming in India.
Cha Ji-yoon (Park Ji-hyun), a seventh-year employee worn down by work and dating, crosses paths with the formidable manager Kang Si-woo (Seo In-guk). Their prickly relationship gradually turns into understanding in this 12-episode 2026 series, a relatable watch for Monday mornings.
What are the best workplace K-drama rom-coms?
Love Scout, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, My Secret Romance, My Bias, My Boss and See You at Work Tomorrow! are five options to consider.
Which workplace K-dramas are on Netflix?
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim is listed on Netflix in this selection.
Where can I watch Love Scout?
Love Scout is available on Rakuten Viki, subject to regional availability.
Where can I watch My Bias, My Boss?
My Bias, My Boss is listed on Prime Video.