Discover the best office romance bl dramas worth watching in this list!
Love at work, romantic coffee breaks, and sneaky glances between reports… Ready to explore this cute and exciting side of Boys Love?
Now, let’s break it down:
These shows mostly focus on love stories that kick off at work. Think shy looks, smiles over lunch, and those little secret moments at office parties. These are the things that keep you glued to the screen.
Boys Love office romance isn’t just about work challenges; it’s also about emotions and special connections between characters. Office drama, boss-employee relationships, and secret meetups – that’s the juicy stuff these series are made of.
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! (2020)
Adapted from the manga series “30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii” (30歳まで童貞だと魔法使いになれるらしい) by Toyota Yuu (豊田悠).
- Country: Japan
- Native Title: 30歳まで童貞だと魔法使いになれるらしい
- Also Known As: 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii , It Seems That You Can Be a Witch if You Are a Virgin Until 30 Years Old , Cheri Maho , 30さいまでどうていだとまほうつかいになれるらしい
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Supernatural
- Cast: Akaso Eiji, Machida Keita, Asaka Kodai, Yutaro
- Episodes: 12 Duration: 24 min.
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Summary
Adachi Kiyoshi is a typical office worker who, at 29, hadn’t experienced romance. On his 30th birthday, he gains a strange power – he can read minds by touching people. This surprises and upsets him, and he finds it hard to deal with.
One day, he accidentally touches his good-looking colleague Kurosawa Yuichi and discovers that Kurosawa secretly has romantic feelings for him. Now, Adachi has to figure out how to handle this unexpected revelation.
Also, an anime adaptation of the manga was released on January 11, 2024. Click here to watch the first episode of this anime.
Jun and Jun (2023)
- Country: South Korea
- Native Title: 준과 준
- Also Known As: Jun and Jun , Jungwa Jun
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Cast: Ki Hyun Woo, Yang Jun Mo
- Episodes: 8 Duration: 25 min.
Watch on Apple TV, We TV, Viki
Summary
Life in a modern South Korean office can be exciting! Lee Jun once dreamed of becoming a famous pop star but decided to give up on that dream. Now, he has to find a job without much experience, so he ends up working as an intern at a cosmetics company. There, he meets Choi Jun, a talented but flirtatious man from his past.
Choi Jun is now a manager at the company, and he can assign tasks to the hardworking interns. The interns’ only supporter is Lee Joo Ha, an assistant manager trying to protect them from the bosses. As Lee Jun faces a growing workload, there’s also a romantic spark developing between him and Choi Jun. But it’s not just them – other employees like Simeon and Song Hyun Jae also start feeling the love in the office!
Old Couple Cupcake (2022)
Adapted from the manga “Old-Fashioned Cupcake” (オールドファッションカップケーキ) by Sagan Sagan (佐岸左岸).
- Country: Japan
- Native Title: オールドファッションカップケーキ
- Also Known As: Old-fashioned Cupcake , Old-fashioned Cupcake in My Picnic , Old-fashioned Cupcake with Cappuccino , Old-fashioned Cupcake with Karaage , オールドファッションカップケーキ with カプチーノ
- Genres: Romance, Life, Drama
- Cast: Takeda Kouhei, Kimura Tatsunari
- Episodes: 5 Duration: 25 min.
Watch on Viki
Summary
Every day, 39-year-old Nozue follows a routine of sleeping, waking up, and working. This routine brings both comfort and stress to him.
His reliable 29-year-old subordinate, Togawa, notices the impact on Nozue. One day, they find themselves at a busy pancake shop filled with girls, leading to an unexpected turn of events.
Also, be sure to watch the 4-minute sweet epilogue episode of the series. Old Fashioned Cupcake: Epilogue [ENG SUB]
The New Employee (2022)
Adapted from the web novel “The New Employee” (신입사원) by Moscareto (모스카레토
- Country: South Korea
- Native Title: 신입사원
- Also Known As: Rookie , Sinibsawon
- Genres: Business, Romance
- Cast: Kwon Hyuk, Moon Ji Yong
- Episodes: 7 Duration: 20 min.
Watch on Viki
Summary
Seung Hyun is a guy in his late twenties who hasn’t had a lot of romantic experience. He finally gets the internship he always wanted. On his first day, he meets Kim Jong Chan, who is good-looking but seems a bit distant.
Guess what? Kim Jong Chan is Seung Hyun’s new boss! Will they be able to control their feelings for each other while working together?
HIStory4: Close to You (2021)
- Country: Taiwan
- Native Title: HIStory4-近距離愛上你
- Also Known As: HIStory 4 Close to You , 近距離愛上你 , 近距离爱上你 , Falling in Love With You at a Close Distance
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Cast: An Jung Peng, Charles Tu, Anson Chen, Lin Chia Wei
Watch on Viki
Summary
Xiao Li Cheng is in charge of the sales division at a top wedding planning company, where he excels at closing deals. However, when it comes to matters of the heart, he admits needing assistance.
Li Cheng has had a crush on Liu Mei Fang since childhood and decides to seek help from his colleague, Teng Mu Ren. Knowing Mei Fang is a fan of romantic stories, Li Cheng asks Mu Ren to be his “date” to catch Mei Fang’s attention. Initially a friendly gesture, their relationship starts evolving into something more.
Meanwhile, the company’s creative director, Ye Xing Si, unexpectedly finds himself entangled in a relationship with his step-brother, Fu Yong Jie. Yong Jie, a medical student with a peculiar obsession with Xing Si, creates a complicated dynamic between the two very different brothers.
As these four men grapple with their emotions, they realize that matters of the heart can be unpredictable. The question is whether they’ll allow themselves to follow their feelings.
Plus & Minus (2022)
- Country: Taiwan
- Native Title: 正負之間
- Also Known As: + – Between Positive and Negative , Plus and Minus , + – Zheng Fu Zhi Jian , ＋－正负之间 , 加减正负 , 加減正負 , ＋－正負之間
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Cast: Max Lin, Shi Cheng Xuan
- Episodes: 12 Duration: 25 min.
Watch on Viki
Summary
Zheng Ze Shou and Fu Li Gong have been friends since they were little, growing up together from kindergarten to working at the same company. Their strong bond faces a challenge after an accident shakes them.
On the other hand, Kato Yuki, also called X, is a carefree bartender, and Jian Ying Ze, a person who’s been through a divorce, owns a laundromat. One day, Ying Ze discovers the lively nightlife of the bartender. As they meet, they start to understand each other’s deepest wishes, creating a connection that grows over time.
Be Loved in House: I Do (2021)
- Country: Taiwan
- Native Title: Be Loved in House 約・定～I do
- Also Known As: BLiH , 約・定～I do , Be Loved in House 約・定～I do
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Cast: Aaron Lai, Hank Wang
- Episodes: 12 Duration: 27 min.
Summary
The struggling Jingcherng metalwork and design studio faces bankruptcy and gets a new boss, Jin Yu Zhen, known for being a great manager. On his first day, he surprises the team by introducing a strict rule: no romantic relationships allowed among employees, not even marriage, or face being fired.
Upset by this, the team decides to investigate the director’s personal life to find a way to overturn the rule. Shi Lei, the team leader, is tasked with getting close to the tough director. However, Shi Lei is unprepared for the painful past hidden behind Jin Yu Zhen’s tough exterior and the unexpected feelings that start to grow in his own heart.
The Director Who Buys Me Dinner
Adapted from the webtoon “The Director Who Buys Me Dinner” (밥만 잘 사주는 이상한 이사님) written by Toesa (퇴사) and illustrated by Yang Eun Ji (양은지).
- Country: South Korea
- Native Title: 밥만 잘 사주는 이상한 이사님
- Also Known As: A Strange Director Who Only Buys Me Rice , Bapman Jal Sajuneun Isanghan Isanim , The Weird Director Who Always Treats Me To Dinner
- Genres: Romance, Fantasy
- Cast: Park Young Woon, Park Jeong Woo
- Episodes: 10 Duration: 15 min.
Watch on iQIYI
Summary
Long ago, a kid got named after a god and got cursed. After being born again four times, he finally finds love with someone from his company, who happens to be a guy! The catch is, they must date or face serious consequences.
“We need to be a couple. If not, things get really bad.”
Dong Baek, a new employee at Min Entertainment, is puzzled. His boss, Yu Dam, seems perfect, but Dong Baek can’t wrap his head around the idea that his boss has lived three past lives and now wants to date. What’s the deal with that?
We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd (2021)
- Country: Taiwan
- Native Title: 第二名的逆襲
- Also Known As: The Comeback of the Runner-Up , The Runner-Up Strikes Back , WBL , 第二名的逆袭 , Di Er Ming De Ni Xi
- Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama
- Cast: YU, Sam Lin
- Episodes: 6 Duration: 30 min.
Watch on We TV
Overall: The sequel to “No. 1 For You” is set five years after Zhou Shu Yi and Gao Shi De graduated from university. Their story will unfold as they juggle between their work responsibilities and the priorities of their personal lives.
Roommates of Poongduck 304 (2022)
- Country: South Korea
- Native Title: 풍덕빌라 304호의 사정
- Also Known As: The Circumstances of Pungdeok Villa Room 304
- Genres: Business, Romance
- Cast: Kim Ji Woong, Yoon Seo Bin
- Episodes: 8 Duration: 25 min.
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Summary
Ji Ho Jun, a carefree 29-year-old and the third-generation chaebol of Guemman Group, faces a challenging ultimatum from his father: 1) Leave home without money and survive for two years, and 2) Succeed as a team leader in the new business team of Guemman Group.
After being kicked out, Ho Jun moves to Villa in a BMW Convertible. However, upon arrival, Seo Jae Yoon, the villa owner, dismisses him as a wealthy man driving a luxury car but penniless.
Surprisingly, they discover they work in the same company, with Ho Jun as the team leader and Seo Jae Yoon as his subordinate. The story unfolds as they navigate their new professional relationship and the challenges it brings.
Our Dating Sim (2023)
- Country: South Korea
- Native Title: 우리 연애 시뮬레이션
- Also Known As: Our Dating Simulation , Coincidence , Uri Yeonae Simyulreisyeon , Uyeonsi , 우연시
- Genres: Business, Romance
- Cast: Lee Seung Gyu, Lee Jong Hyuk
- Episodes: 8 Duration: 15 min.
Watch on Viki
Summary
Lee Wan and Shin Ki Tae were inseparable friends in school, always hanging out together. Lee Wan had a crush on Shin Ki Tae and decided to share his feelings, but things didn’t go well, and they ended up parting on a sour note. Fast forward seven years, they are now dealing with their careers.
Shin Ki Tae is a team leader at a gaming startup, recognized for his programming skills, while Lee Wan pursues a career as an illustrator. When Shin Ki Tae’s company advertises for an illustrator for a new dating game, Lee Wan decides to apply. Will this job opportunity bring a second chance for romance between them?
Senpai This Can’t be Love (2022)
Adapted from the manga “Senpai, Danjite Koidewa!” (先輩、断じて恋では！) by Harekawa Shinta (晴川シンタ)
- Country: Japan
- Native Title: 先輩、断じて恋では！
- Also Known As: Senpai, I’m in Love! , Senpai, This Can’t be Love! , Senior, Definitely in Love! , Senpai, Danjite Koi de wa! , Senpai, Danjite Koi deha!
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Cast: Naito Shuichiro, Seto Toshiki
- Episodes: 8 Duration: 25 min.
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Summary
Yuki Kaneda, played by Seto Toshiki, is a young guy starting a new job. His training is under Jun Yanase, a skilled computer graphics designer played by Shuichiro Naito. Even though Yuki is also talented in CG design, he’s distant and cold towards his more experienced colleague. Jun Yanase, good-looking and popular, tries to connect with Yuki, but faces rejection.
Despite Yuki’s outward coldness, he actually holds Jun Yanase in high regard, though he never shows it. One night, after perhaps a bit too much to drink at an office party, Yuki opens up and shares his true feelings with Jun Yanase. Will this honest confession bring them closer? And could it lead to a romantic connection between the two men?
Oh! Boarding House (2022)
Adapted from the webtoon “Hasuk 5” (하숙집 5번지) by Penguin (펭귄)
- Country: South Korea
- Native Title: 하숙집 오!번지
- Also Known As: Hasukjibohbeonji , Boarding House Number 5 , 하숙집오번지
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Youth
- Cast: Shin Yong Seok, Im Sung Kyun
- Episodes: 8 Duration: 15 min.
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Summary
Sul Won finds himself jobless, and his mother, who runs an affordable boarding house for students and those struggling financially, goes on vacation. She leaves Sul Won in charge, making him the makeshift live-in landlord.
The residents are a diverse group, including his cousin, a high school senior, a former college friend, Kim Chun Seo (a high school teacher), and a university student aspiring to be a writer. As they spend more time together, a strong bond of friendship forms. However, things take an interesting turn when Sul Won realizes that some tenants are developing crushes on him – love might just be in the air!
Love Mate (2023)
- Country: South Korea
- Native Title: 러브메이트
- Also Known As: Reobeu Meiteu , 러브 메이트
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Cast: Cho Han Gyeol, Cho Hyun Min
- Episodes: 8 Duration: 20 min.
Watch on Viki
Summary
Seo Lee Joon, the team leader at So What Media, is known for his tough leadership style. His content production team is highly successful, but his demanding approach has earned him a reputation as the company’s strictest leader. Despite being seen as unyielding, everyone is surprised when the new employee, Jeong Ha Ram, starts to have an impact on him.
Ha Ram is straightforward and open about himself, especially when it comes to his beliefs about love. Lee Joon, skeptical about love, struggles to understand Ha Ram’s openness. What confuses him even more is the unexpected feelings he seems to be developing for the new employee.
In a push-and-pull dynamic, Lee Joon and Ha Ram gradually come to understand each other better. As they uncover each other’s past and present struggles, they draw closer. Will this unlikely pair manage to let go of the past and embrace the chance for true love?
A Boss and a Babe (2023)
Adapted from the novel “Khob Wanni Loek Kan Pi Mai #chokacherkhugun” (คบวันนี้ เลิกกันปีใหม่ #ชอกะเชร์คู่กันต์) by Brave2Y (หน่วยกลว้าวาย)
- Country: Thailand
- Native Title: ชอกะเชร์คู่กันต์
- Also Known As: Together, Cher and Gun , Cho Ka Cher Khu Gun , Cho Ka Che Khu Kan
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Cast: Force Jiratchapong Srisang, Book Kasidet Plookphol
- Episodes: 12 Duration: 43 min.
Summary
Cher is an aspiring gamer with dreams of making it big in the e-sports industry. During his senior year at university, he lands an internship with a struggling gaming company. His boss, Gun, assigns him some unusual tasks, leaving Cher puzzled about Gun’s true intentions. Apart from gaming, Cher also runs an ASMR channel, and surprisingly, it’s his videos that help Gun relax and fall asleep every night.
