This drama has quickly grown in popularity since its release, surprisingly a nodding pair to validate that even an Ahjumma and an Ahjussi can sweep viewers off their feet in their heartwarming workplace love story.  At this rate, I respect the person behind the casting for being able to find suitable actors that would capture all the yearning and longing in an unconventional romance genre like this.

The story breaks the traditional norms in the office romance where a male boss and female secretary are forming a love adventure.  This time it’s an intriguing story about a highly competent male secretary and an alpha female boss in the world of headhunting.  They had an ill first meeting experience of each other when entangled in a competition to retain and recruit the same candidate and they both lose at the end.  The aftermath of the situation backfired on the position of Lee Jun-hyuk, getting him unfairly dismissed by his company.  Through a common friend, he is then recommended to be the Assistant of Han Ji-min who is known for being difficult to work with as someone with strong leadership but is faulty and uncoordinated with things around her.  She’s been giving him unwelcoming attitudes but LJH is slowly warming her up. 

I am a longtime fan of HJM’s career and can’t complain about her performances as she was acknowledged a few times in the award-giving bodies.  Meanwhile, LJH wasn’t spared from the eyes as well of the performing arts experts with his collection of awards and could have a potential follow-up recognition through this drama. This is his first ever starring ML role in a romantic kind and it is such a delight to see it happening and seeing him on screen with outpouring charms.  He is the perfect gentleman here and is well-molded in his characterization and incredible styling.  I cannot stop thinking about how these two will continue to navigate each other’s lives and make us all feel that irregular love heartbeat with them.

I could tell this drama will be on the list of iconic romantic dramas that have won the hearts of many.  While this genre easily resonates with global audiences, television productions are always being challenged to create a unique story that would set it apart from other romances like this one. It has relatable conflicts, a satisfying arc development of characters giving us a perfect romantic tension, and the praise-worthy visual executions that deepens our connection to the pair's emotional play of love. So jump on the bandwagon and have a good time watching.