My Bias, My Boss Business Trip Deepens CEO’s One-Sided Feelings

“My Bias, My Boss,” the webtoon-adapted K-drama currently streaming on Viki, has reached a critical turning point in its romantic narrative. The latest episode, released on August 17 at 8:45 p.m. KST, showcases protagonist Kang Ha Gi and Nam Da Reum on a transformative business trip that pushes their professional relationship into increasingly personal territory—all built on a foundation of romantic misunderstanding.

The Setup: Romance and Mistaken Identity

The central premise of “My Bias, My Boss” establishes Nam Da Reum, portrayed by Kim Hye Jun, as an ambitious new employee with a singular mission: proximity to her longtime idol, Lee Chan, performed by Cha Woo Min. She deliberately joined the company hoping to bridge the gap between fan and celebrity, her admiration driving her career decision.

Why She Joined the Company

Nam Da Reum’s motivations are transparent and somewhat comedic—her idol obsession is the catalyst that placed her in an office with a cast of characters who have no idea about her true agenda. She carries with her years of accumulated affection for Lee Chan, a pull stronger than typical employment considerations.

The CEO’s Unexpected Feelings

What complicates the premise is the introduction of Kang Ha Gi, the company CEO portrayed by Kang Hoon, who gradually develops authentic romantic feelings toward Nam Da Reum. Unlike her channeled devotion to an idol, his attraction stems from genuine daily interaction, observation, and proximity. Yet from the beginning, there exists a fundamental power imbalance: he is her employer; she is his new subordinate.

The AI That Started It All

The catalyst for Kang Ha Gi’s subsequent misunderstanding arrives via an unusual source: artificial intelligence. When Kang Ha Gi observed that Nam Da Reum consistently smiled warmly whenever they encountered one another, he did not simply accept this as natural friendliness. Instead, he sought the analysis of an AI system, requesting it to interpret her behavioral patterns.

The AI examined multiple variables: her frequency of smiling in his presence, her gift-giving habits, and her other actions. The machine’s conclusion was definitive: Nam Da Reum harbored romantic feelings toward the CEO. Trusting in the AI’s computational assessment, Kang Ha Gi accepted this diagnosis as factual. From that point forward, he began reading intentionality into her smallest gestures, transforming casual workplace interactions into evidence of affection he believed to be directed at him.

Hometown and Shared Memories

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The newly released stills from the upcoming episodes document Kang Ha Gi and Nam Da Reum’s departure from the office environment. They are traveling together on a business assignment that requires them to prepare an entry for a competition. What distinguishes this trip from standard office work is its setting: Nam Da Reum’s hometown.

A Personal Journey

The destination is intimate by design. The two visit locations that carry personal resonance for Nam Da Reum—spaces where her memories reside and her history is written. Among these locations is her alma mater, an institution that shaped her formative years. As Kang Ha Gi walks through these spaces, experiencing them from her perspective and hearing her reflections, he gains access to her personal narrative in a way that deepens his sense of connection. The professional task—competition preparation—becomes secondary to the emotional terrain they are navigating together.

Craftsmanship and Connection

Central to their business trip is a visit to the residence of a master craftsman who specializes in traditional Korean decorative knot-making. They have come to recruit this artisan’s involvement in their competition entry, necessitating conversation and negotiation. Yet the interaction extends beyond business discussion.

Both Kang Ha Gi and Nam Da Reum engage hands-on with the craft itself. Standing side by side, following the craftsman’s instruction, they learn the technique together. The physical proximity required by the activity—reaching for materials simultaneously, standing near one another as they practice—creates a backdrop of natural intimacy. Their conversation flows easily during these moments, and the shared experience of learning something new together generates a sense of partnership and connection that transcends typical workplace dynamics.

Misreading Every Signal

For Kang Ha Gi, this business trip transforms into a confirmation narrative. Every action Nam Da Reum takes, every casual touch, every moment of proximity becomes interpreted through the lens of his AI-informed conviction. When she brushes his arm while reaching for knot-making materials, he reads it as a signal. When she stands close to him during instruction, he experiences a surge of internal excitement—a “fluttering,” as the production describes it, that marks the nervous energy of romantic attraction.

He is acutely conscious of her smallest gestures, analyzing their meaning, assigning them weight. Yet he maintains his outward professionalism, understanding that their roles as employer and employee require boundary maintenance. Internally, however, he is convinced that she shares his feelings, that her every action confirms what the AI determined: her romantic interest is genuine.

Her Confusion, His Certainty

Nam Da Reum, meanwhile, operates in complete ignorance of Kang Ha Gi’s emotional architecture. She knows nothing of the AI analysis, nothing of his conclusion about her feelings, nothing of his internal state during their shared moments. What she does perceive is a shift in his behavior toward her.

Kang Ha Gi treats her with noticeably increased warmth. His attentiveness has heightened. He is more generous with his time and focus. These changes stand in contrast to their previous workplace dynamic, and they strike her as unfamiliar. She cannot identify the source of his behavioral shift, creating a gap between her expectations and the reality she is experiencing. While he is convinced of her affection, she is puzzled by his kindness.

The Road Ahead

The business trip serves as a narrative pressure cooker. Extended time away from the office, combined with the personal significance of her hometown and the intimate collaboration on traditional craftsmanship, intensifies every emotional current. The fundamental question animating forward momentum concerns how their relationship will transform following this shared experience.

The episode aired on August 17 at 8:45 p.m. KST. Viewers can stream “My Bias, My Boss” on Viki to follow the unfolding dynamics between these two characters as their misunderstanding deepens, their connection intensifies, and the possibility of actual emotional clarity remains uncertain.