I've picked up this drama because I'm a huge Suho fan and I had to watch it. However, my review will be bias free and I'll try to keep it objective. So, first of all, I have not watched the japanese original one, so I can't say if this is better or not. But I did enjoyed some parts of this drama. Some scenes were cute and funny. But, I did not like the story line, as it was kind of messy. Aslo, the romance was weak. I mean, the lead had more kissing scenes with the second lead lady than with the leading lady. I guess, the drama focused more on the company, on the friendship, the past mystery, which wasn't that big, the development of the main character, and left everything else out until the very last episode. There were some sparks here and there, but the love story was very spread out. Aslo, I didn't like that sometimes the acting was a big too forced, like overacting. But that was the case for a few scenes, so I can overlook it overall.
Summing up, Rich man was an okay drama. It isn't a total wast of your time, just don't expect too much out of it.
7 Reviews
Surprisingly good
leahcubed21 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
A romance series about Lee Yoo-chan (Kim Jun-myeon) who used his genius level programming skills to become a young CEO of his company, Next In. His co-founder and Vice President friend, Min Tae-joo (Oh Chang-suk) is as warm and personable as Yoo-chan is cold and rude. Yoo-chan is a highly charismatic and successful CEO who hides the fact that he has a facial recognition disability from those he seeks to do business with. Kim Bo-ra (Ha Yeon-soo), is seeking employment and most are quickly dismissive as her near super human memory skills. However, while dismissive at first, Yoo-chan has a project where Bo-ra's skill is a perfect fit. His plan is to utilize her skill to land a big contract and then let her go. Bo-ra's goal is to get hired permanently and she has an ally in Tae-joo. Yoo-Chan has money to spare and often buys people off to appease and/or win favor. Bo-ra values more than money and calls the arrogant and snobbish young CEO to task about his values and treatment of others. Can two such seeming opposites find a path to love? Can Bo-ra show her real worth and be more than just a memory machine for Next In?
I expected this to be a fluffy, predictable romantic comedy and it was that in a lot of ways. Which is just what I felt like I needed after watching some heavier shows. It actually had a lot of surprising surprising depth and insight into being a human and interacting with others. it is true there is a cultural divide when someone is extremely wealthy and someone else is not. But when you truly love somebody those types of things can be overcome. I liked the interplay and development of all the characters. The romance was sweet and believable. The female lead grew and evolved as well. It was fun seeing her go from someone with no real self-confidence and no idea what she was capable of to someone who is extremely capable and determined. It is amazing and true what everyone can learn from other people. Someone who is cold and does not empathize with other people can learn a lot from someone who is kind, warm and thoughtful. That is not incredibly surprising. What is surprising is that someone who is kind, warm and thoughtful can also learn something from someone that is cold and confident. Goes to show if we were all the same that we would not grow as a people. You often hear that everyone can learn something from someone else. At times it can be hard to believe specially if you're someone who is sensitive and kind and you encounter someone who seems to just be awful. We can probably all think of someone in our lives like that. If you think long enough about it you might be surprised what you learned. And I find that I can relate and learn something even from dramas that I think are going to be pretty surface level. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and would recommend it.
I expected this to be a fluffy, predictable romantic comedy and it was that in a lot of ways. Which is just what I felt like I needed after watching some heavier shows. It actually had a lot of surprising surprising depth and insight into being a human and interacting with others. it is true there is a cultural divide when someone is extremely wealthy and someone else is not. But when you truly love somebody those types of things can be overcome. I liked the interplay and development of all the characters. The romance was sweet and believable. The female lead grew and evolved as well. It was fun seeing her go from someone with no real self-confidence and no idea what she was capable of to someone who is extremely capable and determined. It is amazing and true what everyone can learn from other people. Someone who is cold and does not empathize with other people can learn a lot from someone who is kind, warm and thoughtful. That is not incredibly surprising. What is surprising is that someone who is kind, warm and thoughtful can also learn something from someone that is cold and confident. Goes to show if we were all the same that we would not grow as a people. You often hear that everyone can learn something from someone else. At times it can be hard to believe specially if you're someone who is sensitive and kind and you encounter someone who seems to just be awful. We can probably all think of someone in our lives like that. If you think long enough about it you might be surprised what you learned. And I find that I can relate and learn something even from dramas that I think are going to be pretty surface level. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and would recommend it.
Must watch
vikrantnag12 December 2019
Love story
vanjareneha18 May 2021
Lovee it
binboon27 May 2021
I was really depressed but this drama changed my mood .. it's really funny, and it showed me how to appreciate our relationships and people who love us.. to be happy
It's a very simple and cute drama without any complications
I know maybe there's some mistakes in it, But it touched my heart and made me flutter, I loved its beautiful osts Espically "it's hard for me to hate you" and I liked Suho_Junmyeon" , he's a good actor.
It's a very simple and cute drama without any complications
I know maybe there's some mistakes in it, But it touched my heart and made me flutter, I loved its beautiful osts Espically "it's hard for me to hate you" and I liked Suho_Junmyeon" , he's a good actor.
Romance in the Workplace 2 The Max
cageronimolaw13 April 2024
Delightful, entrancing, heartfelt, suspenseful at times, ... Absolutely FanTastic! A story of a very intelligent but seemingly unable-to-express/feel emotions becoming a complete human being.
Romance - 10 Workplace Issues where the good guys finish 1st - 10 Cute scenes that demonstrate the progression of romance - 10 Lots of intrigue - 10 Good vs Evil - 10 Major life changes - 10
This drama has it all. Plus the main character, superbly performed by Exo's Suho, grew as a human being - no spoilers, watch and observe.
Each actor had great performances. There were characters that you wanted to hate (Art curator/chaebol heiress who really has too high an opinion of herself, IMO) and others who charmed you such that you were cheering only for them (Suho).
I bet it was a lot of fun to be on this set, they seemed to really enjoy working together as the plot progressed. All of the main characters grew, faced major issues and endured.
Please watch this drama. It will charm, entrance, scare, and delight you. A thoroughly great show. The chemistry and respect the actors had toward each other was evident.
Finally, Suho is a fantastic singer, but also a great actor. I wish that he'd do more dramas/movies!!
Romance - 10 Workplace Issues where the good guys finish 1st - 10 Cute scenes that demonstrate the progression of romance - 10 Lots of intrigue - 10 Good vs Evil - 10 Major life changes - 10
This drama has it all. Plus the main character, superbly performed by Exo's Suho, grew as a human being - no spoilers, watch and observe.
Each actor had great performances. There were characters that you wanted to hate (Art curator/chaebol heiress who really has too high an opinion of herself, IMO) and others who charmed you such that you were cheering only for them (Suho).
I bet it was a lot of fun to be on this set, they seemed to really enjoy working together as the plot progressed. All of the main characters grew, faced major issues and endured.
Please watch this drama. It will charm, entrance, scare, and delight you. A thoroughly great show. The chemistry and respect the actors had toward each other was evident.
Finally, Suho is a fantastic singer, but also a great actor. I wish that he'd do more dramas/movies!!
Love it
parcy-3299126 February 2023
I was really depressed but this drama changed my mood.. it's really funny, and it showed me how to appreciate our relationships and people who love us.. to be happy It's a very simple and cute drama without any complications I know maybe there's some mistakes in it, But it touched my heart and made me flutter, I loved its beautiful osts Espically "it's hard for me to hate you" and I liked Suho_Junmyeon", he's a good actor.
I was really depressed but this drama changed my mood.. it's really funny, and it showed me how to appreciate our relationships and people who love us.. to be happy It's a very simple and cute drama without any complications I know maybe there's some mistakes in it, But it touched my heart and made me flutter, I loved its beautiful osts Espically "it's hard for me to hate you" and I liked Suho_Junmyeon", he's a good actor.
I was really depressed but this drama changed my mood.. it's really funny, and it showed me how to appreciate our relationships and people who love us.. to be happy It's a very simple and cute drama without any complications I know maybe there's some mistakes in it, But it touched my heart and made me flutter, I loved its beautiful osts Espically "it's hard for me to hate you" and I liked Suho_Junmyeon", he's a good actor.
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