Kim Hye-jun to star in first rom-com 'My Bias, My Boss'

Kim Hye-jun is embarking on a new challenge with her first-ever romantic comedy.

As the new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Bias, My Boss' prepares for its premiere on the 3rd, Kim, who proved her presence through the global hit 'A Shop for Killers,' will now showcase the chaotic growth story of an office worker dreaming of becoming a 'successful fan.'

'My Bias, My Boss' is based on a popular webtoon that has recorded a cumulative 600 million views. Based on the famous fandom culture formula that 'fans never strike it rich,' the series depicts a realistic romance and office comedy about a new employee who joins the same company as her ultimate bias.

Nam Da-reum, played by Kim, is a character whose life direction changed after falling head over heels for Dino (Cha Woo-min), a member of the idol group D.N.X. Following her bias, who is highly interested in fashion, she chose a career path as a fashion marketer and eventually achieves her long-held dream by successfully joining Apello, the platform where Dino works as a fashion director.

However, joining the company does not necessarily mean success.

In the released stills, Nam is seen adapting to company life more diligently than anyone else, attending not only work duties but also every company dinner. Her appearance, working harder than anyone else solely with the single-minded goal of seeing her bias up close, is expected to evoke laughter.

However, the cruel joke of fate that 'fans never strike it rich' is no exception for Nam.

While Nam is unable to attend a company dinner, Dino makes a surprise appearance, allowing other new employees to succeed in taking proof shots, but Nam, the one who wanted to meet him most, misses the decisive moment.

The key point of interest for the first episode is whether Nam, who chose the company where her bias works instead of a large conglomerate to achieve her dream, can truly become a 'successful fan.'

Above all, this work holds special meaning for Kim.

Having left a strong impression on international viewers by leading the global success of the Disney+ series 'A Shop for Killers,' she is challenging the traditional romantic comedy genre for the first time since her debut through this work.

Attention is focused on how Kim, who has shown a strong presence in genre-heavy series, will interpret a realistic office romance and comedic fan acting.

Additionally, Cha Woo-min is also set to showcase a different chemistry with Kim, taking on the charming character of a popular idol and fashion director.

Expectations are high for the laughter and fluttering excitement that will be created when a dream started from fan love becomes reality, and the ironic situation arises where the person she wanted to meet most becomes the hardest to see.

Interest is mounting on whether 'My Bias, My Boss,' combining the popularity of a webtoon with 600 million cumulative views and Kim's first rom-com challenge, can become the new hit card for tvN's Monday-Tuesday dramas this summer.