The upcoming series What a Boss Wants has offered a first look at the chemistry between its leads during the script reading session, a key preview ahead of its premiere next month.
The event brought together director Kang Sol, screenwriter Nam Ji Yeon, and the lead actors, who provided a first glimpse of the acting dynamics the production will feature.
What is What a Boss Wants about?
Based on a web novel, What a Boss Wants is a romantic drama centered on Kwon Do Hyuk (Sung Hoon), a chaebol businessman who lacks a sense of taste and decides to find the woman whose voice he heard on a music album. That search leads him to Lee Eun Chae (Oh Se Young), the lead singer of an indie band, who becomes the only unexpected variable in his otherwise perfectly organized life.
Confirmed cast and characters
According to information shared by the production, the main cast consists of Sung Hoon, Oh Se Young, and Lee Jung Shin, accompanied by a supporting cast including Park Jung Hak, Jo Hee Bong, Lee Do Yeop, Kim Yoon Kyung, and Lee Chung Joo.
Sung Hoon as Kwon Do Hyuk
Sung Hoon plays Kwon Do Hyuk, the CEO of O-Yes Entertainment and an artificial intelligence genius. The actor builds a multifaceted character who hides his pain behind a cold facade, relying on contained charisma and a measured tone. According to the production, he accurately captures the traits of a cool-headed realist who trusts data more than people.
Oh Se Young as Lee Eun Chae
Oh Se Young plays Lee Eun Chae, a character overflowing with positive energy who combines boldness and charm. The actress brings to life two contrasting facets of the same character: by day, an ordinary job seeker facing the difficulties of the labor market; by night, the powerful lead singer of an indie band known as Soo.
Lee Jung Shin as Moon Tae Kyung
Lee Jung Shin embodies Moon Tae Kyung, a warm and affectionate pediatrician. The actor stands out for conveying the charm of a well-rounded man through a gentle tone of voice, as detailed during the project's presentation.
What a Boss Wants release date
What a Boss Wants will premiere on November 11 at 10:20 PM Korean Standard Time (KST). The production has highlighted that, in addition to the lead trio, the supporting cast will contribute to elevating the quality and narrative depth of the story.
Frequently asked questions about What a Boss Wants
When does What a Boss Wants premiere?
The series is scheduled to premiere on November 11 at 10:20 PM Korean Standard Time (KST).
Who stars in What a Boss Wants?
The confirmed leads are Sung Hoon, in the role of Kwon Do Hyuk, and Oh Se Young, as Lee Eun Chae. Lee Jung Shin plays Moon Tae Kyung, a relevant supporting character in the plot.
What is What a Boss Wants about?
The story follows Kwon Do Hyuk, a chaebol businessman with no sense of taste who searches for the woman whose voice he heard on an album, and Lee Eun Chae, an indie band singer who ends up becoming the only unexpected variable in his life.
What is What a Boss Wants based on?
The series is based on a web novel, as confirmed during the project's presentation.
Who makes up the supporting cast of What a Boss Wants?
The supporting cast includes Park Jung Hak, Jo Hee Bong, Lee Do Yeop, Kim Yoon Kyung, and Lee Chung Joo.
