Here’s a collection of quotes from the Korean drama, My Bias, My Boss (2026):
Episode 1
“Someone once said that love is like getting into an unexpected car accident. Back then, I had no idea that I had gotten into a crash that would take 12 years to recover from.” – Nam Da Reum
“At 17, it was his song that rescued me from my loneliness. Being a fan gave me friends when I was lonely. It helped me find unknown talents. Most of all, I felt alive. I was happy.” – Nam Da Reum
“But to him, I’m just another light among many. So I made up my mind to go to him.” – Nam Da Reum
“My dream is to become a successful fan.” – Nam Da Reum
“You might be able to copy a trend but you can never copy a philosophy.” – CEO Kang Hagi
“Only date someone who has something to lose.” – CEO Kang Hagi
“I’ll work hard and improve my reputation. As for the CEO, I’ll avoid him.” – Nam Da Reum
“Are you on Team Hagi or Team Chan? Do you prefer someone like Mr. Kang who’s very trustworthy and hard on the outside, but soft on the inside? Or is it Director Chan, someone unreal, like he popped out of a fairy tale?” – Kim Mi Young
“The miracle I had always hoped for did not happen on a special day. It came into my trivial daily life in the least expected moment.” – Nam Da Reum
Episode 2
“And if that direction is too skewed, everyone who’s following will fall.” – CEO Kang Hagi
“I wanted to learn more about myself. Instead of just getting more qualifications, I wanted to find out what I truly love. That was why I chose to come to a place I was drawn to.” – Nam Da Reum
“At first, it was because of one person. But now, Apollo is my everything.” – CEO Kang Hagi
“I did have feelings for you. But it wasn’t love.” – Lee Chan
“It’s not that you lacked anything. We just weren’t right for each other.” – Lee Chan
“Do you think all that struggling and enduring means love?” – Lee Chan
“Someone who lets you be yourself. Find someone like that.” – Lee Chan
“You make mistakes because you’re doing the job. If you don’t do anything, you won’t make any mistakes.” – CEO Kang Hagi
“Don’t be afraid and keep trying whether it’s work or making mistakes.” – CEO Kang Hagi
Episode 3
“Now that we’re holding it together, it’s not shaking anymore.” – Nam Da Reum
“You’ve got to smile when things get tough. Don’t you know smiling actually makes things better?” – Nam Da Reum
“Everyone dresses similarly these days. Even the standards for being fashionable are similar. I want to shatter those standards.” – Lee Chan
“It’s to prevent her from quitting. I want her to stay.” – Lee Chan
“You may feel alone right now but someone will appear one day to love you.” – Lee Chan
“Your songs got me through my worst times. And they brought my bestfriends to me so I could enioy the rest of high school. That’s why I’m always grateful to you.” – Nam Da Reum
“You held up well and grew up well.” – Lee Chan
“There’s no one else like you with such perfect looks and a great character.” – Nam Da Reum
“If you tried to be a good person so far, that alone makes you a good person.” – Nam Da Reum
“Then grant me a wish.” – Lee Chan
Episode 4
“Will you go as a woman or as a fan?” – Mimi
“You are the one I was looking for.” – Lee Chan
“Come to my place. I’ll cook for you.” – Lee Chan
“I guess it shows whether a person has always been loved or they haven’t.” – Lee Chan
“Can you just let me go? I feel mortified right now.” – Nam Da Reum
“Whoever you choose to date, you’ll still be the same.” – Yoon Cho Yi
“Today was the happiest day of my life. I’d always dreamed of happened to me. But I didn’t realize dreams end once I wake up.” – Nam Da Reum
“Whenever I’m with you, I have to watch my back and front. I just can’t let my guard down.” – CEO Kang Hagi
“So she likes me?” – CEO Kang Hagi
Episode 5
“She hasn’t said it out loud. But she sneaks up to cheer me on. She randomly puts her hands on me. Above all, she smiles at me every time she sees me. She must have feelings for me, right?” – CEO Kang Hagi
“I can’t see you but you can see me. There’s something I wanted to tell you in person. I might have hurt you because I wasn’t careful at times but thank you for always supporting me.” – Lee Chan
“I read in my favorite book that sincerity eventually shines through over time. I hope my sincerity reaches you as well.” – Lee Chan
“We’re at work. I’m the CEO. You’re an employee. Keep your personal and work life separate, okay?” – CEO Kang Hagi
“And more importantly, you’re the only one I can trust right now.” – CEO Kang Hagi
“It’s a feeling only those who have lived it can understand. Perhaps that’s why you’re so quick to care for others.” – CEO Kang Hagi
“My first love. Seeing how hard he tried motivated me to push myself harder. Anyway, I’m really grateful to him.” – Nam Da Reum
“Whether you work at a big or a small company, all I want is for you to be happy.” – Mija
“The man your daughter has a crush on. It’s me.” – CEO Kang Hagi
“Would you like to come with me on a walk?” – CEO Kang Hagi
“Be honest with me today. The person you wanted to meet. Was it me? Do you see me as a man?” – CEO Kang Hagi
“I’m not into men. Also, there’s this woman I’m interested in right now.” – CEO Kang Hagi
Genre: Office, Romantic comedy
Also known as: Favorite Employee
Synopsis: The story of a new employee who seeks to meet her longtime bias at a company but ends up becoming the favorite of her boss. It is based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Seong Eun.
No. of episodes: 12
Cast: Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Jun, Cha Woo Min, Yuna
Screenwriters: Lee Young, Kim Ji An
Director: Park Ji Hyun
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: HBO Max
Date: August 3, 2026
English subtitle translation: HBO Max
Images: tvN
