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A boss who's too full of himself, a singer leading a double life, and a pediatrician with a big heart. «What a Boss Wants,» titled « What a Boss Wants »in French, coming tomorrow on" Viki. On the eve of its premiere, the series has released new stills from its first episodes, which set the tone: an explosive job interview and a fairy-tale encounter. Here’s everything you need to know before diving in.
A Story of a Mysterious Voice
Adapted from an online novel, the series follows Kwon Do-hyuk (Sung Hoon), a chaebol heir with no sense of taste. A perfectionist who relies solely on data and logic, he sets out in search of a mysterious woman whose voice he heard on an album.
That voice belongs to Lee Eun-chae (Oh Se-young). By day, she presents herself as a young woman looking for a job. By night, she becomes Soo, the singer of the indie band India Red. A double life that’She carefully hides it from her family, caught between a strict father and a sister who is a criminal psychologist.
A tense job interview
The new images show their first meeting during a job interview at the Seheon Group. Kwon Do-hyuk sits in the recruiter’s chair, resume in hand, looking completely relaxed. Across from him, Lee Eun-chae is completely taken aback when she recognizes him.
Right in the middle of the interview, she suddenly stands up and runs off. But the CEO, unfazed, calmly asks that she be brought back. Once they are alone, a battle of wits begins, and Kwon Do-hyuk doesn’t hesitate to put her on the spot with an awkward question.
A first face-to-face encounter that sets the stage for the romance—full of bickering—promised by the posters.
A Broken Heel and a Chivalrous Knight
Other images show a much gentler encounter with Moon Tae-kyung (Lee Jung-shin of CNBLUE). When Lee Eun-chae finds herself in a bind after breaking the heel of her shoe, the pediatrician comes to her rescue by fixing her shoe himself before handing it back to her.
He is also surprised by the young woman’s appearance, which is very different from what he remembered. A fairy-tale encounter for the man who will become the keeper of her secret.
The Love Triangle at a Glance
To help you find your way around:
- Kwon Do-hyuk (Sung Hoon) : A cold, perfectionist CEO who is convinced he can make Eun-chae fall in love with him in three months.
- Lee Eun-chae (Oh Se-young) : a rebellious singer, determined not to fall for a man like him.
- Moon Tae-kyung (Lee Jung-shin) : a warm-hearted pediatrician, beloved by everyone at his hospital, who knows Eun-chae's secret and promises to keep it.
As a reminder, here's one of the teasers for the series:
Where and when to watch
«What a Boss Wants» will air starting Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:20 p.m. (Korean time)—which is 2:20 p.m. in France—on MBN, and will be available the same day on Viki.