The situation
Kim Hye Joon, Gong Jiho, and Kim Ah Young star in the upcoming drama "My Bias, My Boss", a romance story based on a webtoon. The drama follows Nam Da Reum, a devoted fan of D.N.X member Lee Chan, as she joins his company and navigates a love triangle. The story explores the strong bond between Nam Da Reum and her lifelong fangirl besties, Park Mi Mi and Lee Seul Ah.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens are looking forward to the drama, with some commenting on the relatability of the fangirl storyline and the *눈치 (awareness of social cues) required to navigate a love triangle with a celebrity.
- The drama's premiere date is set for August 3 at 8:50 p.m. KST, and it will be available to watch on Viki, which has already generated buzz among international fans.
- — "I'm excited to see how the drama portrays the complexities of being a fan and the *사이다 (refreshing, satisfying) moments that come with it, especially with the friends' dynamic."
The open question
The biggest question remains how the drama will balance the romance storyline with the portrayal of fandom culture, and whether it will tackle the *답답해 (frustrating, suffocating) aspects of being a fan in a realistic way. The drama's success may depend on its ability to strike a chord with fans who have experienced similar struggles and triumphs.