7 episodes

The New Employee - Season 1

First aired Dec 21, 2022Season 1

A late-blooming virgin lands his dream internship where he meets his handsome, but distant boss. Can they resist temptation while working together?

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kinrich30

Aug 30, 2026

6.0

This the story of a recent college graduate who gets a three-month internship at an advertising company and while there he falls in love with his direct supervisor. Now maybe it's me, but there were some parts of this that didn't seem all right with me. The boss makes the first moves with touching and kissing the employee; maybe it's a cultural difference, but here in the USA that just wouldn't go over well! I know it's from a different culture, but it still didn't seem right. The story wasn't a bad one once you get past that, but a lot of it was left undeveloped. They introduced other plot points throughout, but didn't really develop many of them. Nothing against the actors, they were fine - I just think it had the potential to be more than it was. To me it wasn't a bad series, but not a really memorable one either.

Episodes

Episode 1

Dec 21, 202220 min

introduces Seunghyun, a nervous intern, on his first day at his dream internship. He struggles with the office door, and then meets his superior, the handsome but distant Kim Jongchan. Jongchan, who initially appears intimidating, eventually helps Seunghyun adapt. Seunghyun also meets Lee Kanghae, another intern who provides guidance. The episode sets the stage for a potentially romantic relationship between Seunghyun and Jongchan, while also hinting at Jongchan's potential workaholic tendencies and past relationship struggles.

Episode 2

Dec 28, 202220 min

Seunghyun, the nervous new intern, adapts to his work with the help of his boss, Kim Jongchan. Jongchan is impressed by Seunghyun's ideas for a new ad, and they decide to create the ad together, taking Seunghyun to a meeting. Seunghyun also unexpectedly encounters Na Yoo Seong, his college crush, who is friends with Jongchan.

Episode 3

Jan 4, 202320 min

Seunghyun is flustered by Jongchan's kiss and later discovers it was a mistake. He seeks advice from his friend Kanghae, adding to the emotional turbulence after the unexpected kiss and ensuing misunderstanding.

Episode 4

Jan 11, 202320 min

Kim Jongchan, the boss, gets ready for a date but is plagued by anxieties about past relationships, particularly due to his workaholic tendencies.

Episode 5

Jan 18, 202324 min

Seunghyun leaves Jongchan's house and attempts to avoid him, struggling with his feelings. He eventually opens up about his past, providing a deeper insight into his character.

Episode 6

Jan 25, 202321 min

Seunghyun and Jongchan solidify their commitment to resolving misunderstandings, with Jongchan demonstrating a renewed focus on Seunghyun's well-being above all else.

Episode 7

Feb 1, 202321 min

After Seung Hyun and Jong Chan got through their first fight, their relationship blossomed even further. And finally Seung Hyun went to his first job interview at the company. Seung Hyun didn't pass his job interview which came as a surprise to everyone.