The K-drama What a Boss Wants has unveiled new images of its cast, teasing the complex family dynamics surrounding the protagonist played by Sung Hoon.
Based on a web novel, What a Boss Wants is a romantic drama centered on Kwon Do Hyuk (Sung Hoon), a chaebol heir who lacks a sense of taste and sets out to find the woman whose voice he heard on an album. That woman is Lee Eun Chae (Oh Se Young), the lead vocalist of an indie band who becomes the only unexpected variable in Do Hyuk's otherwise perfect life.
Who is Kwon Do Hyuk, Sung Hoon’s character?
Sung Hoon brings to life Kwon Do Hyuk, the son of a chaebol family in the top 1 percent of society. Despite his physical attractiveness and aristocratic tastes, Do Hyuk is a perfectionist without empathy who trusts no one and shows no genuine interest in others.
A family united in appearance, but distant at heart
In one of the released photographs, the four members of the Kwon family appear gathered for a family portrait. However, the image hints at a subtle distance between them, reflecting the internal tensions running through the family core.
Other snapshots show the palpable friction between Kwon Do Hyuk and his father, Kwon Tae Woong (Park Jung Hak), as well as between Do Hyuk and his stepmother, Jung Mi Sun (Kim Yun Kyung). The latter is outraged by her husband's unilateral decision to appoint Kwon Do Hyuk as CEO of the family company.
The rest of the confirmed cast
Kim Seung Hee plays Kwon Do Yeon, the youngest daughter of the Kwon family. Unlike her mother, Do Yeon respects her older brother, Kwon Do Hyuk, more than her own father. Precisely because of that respect, she is wary of the women who approach her brother.
The images also highlight the kind nature of chief secretary Park Joon Sang, played by Lee Do Yeop, who expresses his wish that Kwon Do Hyuk and Kwon Tae Woong might one day have a sincere conversation as father and son.
What a Boss Wants premiere date
What a Boss Wants is scheduled to premiere on November 11 at 10:20 PM Korea Standard Time (KST).
Frequently asked questions about What a Boss Wants
When does What a Boss Wants premiere?
The drama is scheduled to premiere on November 11 at 10:20 PM KST.
Who plays the lead in What a Boss Wants?
Sung Hoon plays Kwon Do Hyuk, a perfectionist chaebol heir lacking empathy who searches for the woman whose voice he heard on an album.
Who is the female lead in What a Boss Wants?
Oh Se Young plays Lee Eun Chae, the lead vocalist of an indie band who becomes the only unexpected variable in Kwon Do Hyuk's life.
What is the K-drama What a Boss Wants based on?
What a Boss Wants is based on a web novel and focuses on a romance between a chaebol who lacks a sense of taste and an indie singer.
Who makes up Kwon Do Hyuk’s family in What a Boss Wants?
Kwon Do Hyuk's family consists of his father, Kwon Tae Woong (Park Jung Hak); his stepmother, Jung Mi Sun (Kim Yun Kyung); and his younger sister, Kwon Do Yeon (Kim Seung Hee).
