MBN's 'The Boss's Blatant Taste' blends quirky encounters and a club performance into a suspenseful identity reveal

[OSEN=Kang Seo-jung Reporter] Seonghun and Oh Se-young marked the beginning of a humorous romance through a quirky first encounter, a job interview, and a connection that extends to a club performance.

In the first episode of MBN's Wednesday-Thursday drama 'The Boss's Blatant Taste' (directed by Kang Sol, written by Nam Ji-yeon), which premiered on November 11, Kwon Do-hyuk (played by Seonghun) and Lee Eun-chae (played by Oh Se-young) met again at Seheon Group's job interview after crossing paths as a patient and a fake doctor in a clinic, continuing their extraordinary connection.

On this day, Lee Eun-chae was wearing the doctor's coat of her brother-in-law Seo Jin-woo (played by Lee Chung-joo) when she encountered Kwon Do-hyuk, who entered the clinic. When he asked if she was substituting for the doctor, she accidentally pretended to be one and began the consultation. Kwon Do-hyuk, who realized she was not a doctor after seeing the name on the coat, pretended not to know and confessed, "I'm a sex addict." He then asked back, "So, what's wrong with you?" and when she mentioned a toothache, Lee Eun-chae fled the clinic in embarrassment. Their absurd yet intriguingly tangled first meeting elicited laughter.

Their connection continued at Seheon Group's interview. Lee Eun-chae, who entered the interview room, immediately ran away upon spotting Kwon Do-hyuk sitting among the interviewers. Brought back to the room by his order, she ended up facing him alone.

Kwon Do-hyuk asked, "Do you like dirty stuff?" and then said, "It's okay. I like it," leaving her flustered once again. He then demanded her resume, citing her impersonation of a doctor, to which she retorted, "Then just don't hire me," and stormed out. Their unyielding rivalry in every encounter drove the drama's lighthearted atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Kwon Do-hyuk took charge of Oyes Entertainment as repayment for a debt his father, Chairman Kwon Tae-woong (played by Park Jung-hak), had covered. While finalizing the face of an AI singer to save the company, he discovered a woman on the cover of an 'India Red' CD who resembled his AI creation during his commute home. Shocked, he muttered, "What I created actually exists?" and headed straight to the club.

There, he found 'Soo' performing on stage. The vibrant music and energy of 'India Red' elevated the drama's mood. After the performance, Kwon Do-hyuk approached 'Soo.' However, when 'Soo' removed her makeup in the dressing room, her true identity was revealed to be none other than Lee Eun-chae. Her double life on stage, completely different from her usual self, added intrigue.

Kwon Do-hyuk visited the club early the next morning to ask for the vocalist's contact information but was only told that 'Soo' did not wish to meet. Undeterred, he returned to the venue and chased 'Soo' fleeing to the dressing room, only to encounter Lee Eun-chae in front of the restroom. She accused him of being a stalker and left leisurely. However, Kwon Do-hyuk did not dismiss his suspicions after noticing she knew he had come from the club and a red dress peeking out of her bag.

Later, Kwon Do-hyuk drove slowly beside Lee Eun-chae as she walked and asked her to choose one reason: "Because you're pretty, or because I fell for you." The seemingly romantic line turned into a twist: "Because you lied to me." He continued to probe her identity.

While investigating Lee Eun-chae through Seo Jin-woo, Kwon Do-hyuk learned she was his sister-in-law working at Taeyun Group. However, he confirmed her actual workplace was Taeyun Home Shopping's call center, and her status as a contract worker deepened his suspicions.

At the end of the broadcast, another event unfolded that would shake their relationship. Lee Eun-chae, who was asked to pay 10 million Korean won in settlement money for assaulting a superior, rejoiced upon hearing that all 'India Red' CDs had sold out after her performance. However, the person who bought all the CDs was Kwon Do-hyuk.

Appearing in the dressing room, Kwon Do-hyuk told 'Soo,' "I heard you're friends with Lee Eun-chae," and asked her to convey his intention to sue Seo Jin-woo. With Kwon Do-hyuk's cryptic smile, hinting he had uncovered all of Lee Eun-chae's secrets, the ending left viewers curious about whether 'Soo's' identity would be exposed in the next episode. /kangsj@osen.co.kr

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