Lee Chan’s Jealousy Threatens Friendship in My Bias, My Boss

“My Bias, My Boss,” an adaptation of a popular webtoon, constructs its central conflict around a love triangle rooted in both chance and genuine emotional connection. Nam Da Reum, portrayed by Kim Hye Jun, joins a company with the express purpose of meeting her longtime idol, Lee Chan, played by Cha Woo Min. Her plan to encounter her bias in person takes a sharp turn when she becomes romantically involved with Kang Ha Gi, the company’s CEO, portrayed by Kang Hoon. What begins as a straightforward pursuit of a fan’s dream transforms into a complicated emotional entanglement where professional and personal boundaries blur, and multiple people’s feelings are at stake.

The Foundation Crumbles

Kang Ha Gi and Lee Chan have constructed a friendship as deep as family ties—the kind that ordinarily can weather most storms. The foundation of their connection, however, contains a critical flaw that neither man anticipated: they both developed romantic feelings for the same woman. When Da Reum and Kang Ha Gi began their relationship, the stable ground beneath their longstanding friendship shifted noticeably. The two men who once shared an easy rapport and playful dynamic now find themselves navigating mounting tension and emotional distance, their closeness replaced by a growing undercurrent of resentment.

Lee Chan’s Emotional Complexity

For Lee Chan, Nam Da Reum represents something far beyond a standard fan interaction or celebrity worship. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, she has been a consistent source of support, attending events and standing by him through the ups and downs of idol life. This sustained admiration, however, has transformed over time into genuine romantic feelings. The realization that the woman he has developed feelings for is now dating his closest friend creates an internal conflict that Lee Chan cannot easily resolve. His original understanding of her as simply a devoted fan has given way to a painful recognition that his emotions run much deeper and more personal than he had initially allowed himself to believe.

A Jealousy-Driven Turning Point

Consumed by jealousy, Lee Chan makes a choice that represents a stark departure from his usual character and established behavioral patterns. In a calculated and deliberate move, he personally seeks out a mysterious woman with a documented past connection to Kang Ha Gi. The exact nature of this connection and the specific request Lee Chan makes to her remain the central mysteries propelling the narrative forward. His decision raises critical questions: What circumstances have driven him to this particular course of action, and what does he hope to accomplish by involving this woman in the conflict between himself and Kang Ha Gi?

Visual Language of Breakdown

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The production team uses visual storytelling to communicate the emotional deterioration between the two men. In newly released stills from the upcoming episode, Lee Chan displays a marked transformation in demeanor. His usual relaxed and playful presentation has been replaced by a cold, expressionless look that hints at internal struggle and shifting emotional states. These visual shifts serve as a clear signal to viewers that significant changes are coming to the foundation of their friendship.

An Unwelcome Appearance

The tension escalates further when the mysterious woman appears at Apello, presumably the company setting central to the drama. Kang Ha Gi shows visible shock and surprise upon encountering her, raising immediate questions about her identity and the nature of their shared history. Her appearance at this specific moment suggests that Lee Chan’s involvement of her is no accident but rather part of a larger plan, though his exact intentions remain obscured.

Ripples Across the Triangle

Kang Ha Gi and Nam Da Reum have only just begun their relationship, making their romantic connection particularly vulnerable to outside interference. The consequences of Lee Chan’s decision to involve the mysterious woman remain uncertain, but they clearly threaten to destabilize the very relationship that created distance between the two friends in the first place. Whether Lee Chan intends this as sabotage, revenge, or something more complex will become clear as the episodes progress.

How to Watch

Episode 9 of “My Bias, My Boss” airs on August 31 at 8:45 p.m. KST. Viewers can stream the series through Viki.