A Business Proposal Webtoon Review: Warm, Funny, and Hard to Put Down

I came to the A Business Proposal webtoon rather late. Once I started, my main question was: why had I waited so long?

One evening after work, I meant to read a single episode before bed. By the time I looked up, I’d read my way into the early hours. Lately, it’s also been one of the webtoons I keep opening again whenever I have a little spare time.

This is my review of the webtoon adaptation.

Spoiler level: Low. I discuss the opening premise, the leads’ dynamic, the artwork, and the feel of the romance without revealing major developments or the ending.

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My Short Verdict: A Lovely Read at the End of a Long Day

I’d happily recommend it if you want a funny, warm office romance with expressive artwork and a couple worth rooting for.

The setup is easy to follow: Shin Ha-ri attends a blind date in her friend’s place, only to discover that the man across from her is her company’s CEO, Kang Tae-moo.

That immediately awkward situation gives the story a good start. What kept me reading was the way the characters made it entertaining. I laughed often, but I also came away feeling a little warmer. It became a comforting thing to return to at the end of the day.

Ha-ri and Tae-moo Kept Me Reading

Ha-ri was easy for me to root for. She’s spirited and practical, and I liked seeing her hold her own. Her work and personality give her a place in the story beyond being the person Tae-moo falls for.

Then there’s Tae-moo, who can look so perfectly put together until Ha-ri unsettles that composure. The little gaps in his polished image were part of the fun for me.

Their reactions give familiar romance ingredients a personality of their own. I wanted to see how they responded to each other.

The Expressions and Paneling Made Me Pause

The bright artwork suits the mood, but the expressions were what really caught my attention.

Sometimes I could read an emotion before anyone said anything. I paused and went back over a few moments built around a look or a quiet reaction. Those little pauses gave the romance room to land.

I also liked how the panels handled distance and eye contact. A change in how close the characters felt could make a scene suddenly much more intimate. I even put my phone down for a moment because a romantic scene left me feeling flustered.

The Romance Has Time to Build

The emotional progression felt gradual enough that the moments of closeness made sense to me. I enjoyed watching the distance between them shrink, with the awkwardness and misunderstandings along the way.

The workplace also felt woven into their lives. Seeing Ha-ri at work alongside the romance helped give her an identity and responsibilities of her own.

That balance appealed to me: recognizable parts of working life, with plenty of romantic fantasy layered over them.

A Few Stretches Felt Slower Than I Wanted

There were moments in the middle when I wanted the story to move a little faster. I was eager for the next scene, and some stretches tested that patience.

The broader direction can also be familiar if you’ve read a lot of romance. I often had a sense of what kind of moment was coming. Even so, when it arrived, I still felt that flutter of excitement. Predictability mattered less to me than whether the scene worked.

I also wanted a little more time with the supporting characters. That was mostly the feeling of wanting more from a story I was enjoying, rather than something that spoiled the experience.

Who I’d Recommend It To

I’d suggest the webtoon if you enjoy:

• A cheerful romance to settle into after work
• Characters whose reactions make a familiar setup fun
• A polished romantic lead losing some of his composure
• Expressive artwork and a relationship that builds gradually

If you’re looking for fast plotting, big surprises, or a weighty workplace drama, I’d save this for another mood.

For an evening when I want to laugh and enjoy a little romantic excitement, it’s an easy one for me to pick up again. I might just need to be more careful with that “one episode before bed” plan.

Where to Read and What to Read Next

The comic adapts Haehwa’s original novel, with artwork by NARAK, as credited on the English publisher’s first-volume page.

Reading information checked October 26, 2026.

For a new English-language start, I’d check the Ize Press comic edition listed by Yen Press. The publisher lists paperback and digital formats; check your chosen retailer’s regional availability. These are collected comic volumes, so their numbering is different from a scrolling episode list.

If you read Korean, the KakaoPage webtoon listing is the comic edition to check.

Tapas still lists the licensed English comic, but read its closure notice and FAQ before choosing it. Service ends on March 31, 2027. New Ink acquisition stopped on October 1, 2026, and previously unlocked content will also become inaccessible after closure. A completed series listing does not guarantee that a new reader can unlock every episode.

The A Business Proposal hub introduces the story and its different versions. You can also read my original web novel review or K-drama review.

For the differences between the three formats, there’s the novel vs. webtoon vs. K-drama guide.