Business Proposal (2022)
Title: Business Proposal
Hangul: 사내 맞선
Writer: Han Sul-hee, Hong Bo-hee
Director: Park Seon-ho
Network: Netflix, SBS
Episodes: 12
Business Proposal Cast and Characters
Ahn Hyo-seop as Kang Tae-moo
Kim Se-jeong as Shin Ha-ri
Kim Min-gue as Cha Sung-hoon
Seol In-ah as Jin Young-seo
Business Proposal Ending Explained
Does Business Proposal Have a Happy Ending?
Business Proposal ends on a happy note with not one but two proposals! Both Tae-moo and Ha-ri and Sung-hoon and Young-seo end the drama happily engaged. Tae-moo’s grandfather recovers from his heart issues and finally gives Tae-moo and Ha-ri his approval. A happy ending for everyone in Business Proposal.
What Happened to Tae-moo?
CEO Kang Tae-moo (Ahn Hyo-seop), finds himself torn between his love for Ha-ri and his ailing grandfather.
He decides to leave for the US for his grandfather’s treatment, asking Ha-ri to join them but she declines. However, Ha-ri suggests that his grandfather’s needs should be put first.
Tae-moo asks her to wait for him as he gets his grandfather treated.
After a year, he returns, his grandfather having recovered, and he proposes to Ha-ri, marking the beginning of their happily-ever-after.
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What Happened to Ha-ri?
Shin Ha-ri (Kim Se-jeong) stands up for herself and her relationship with Tae-moo despite the public scrutiny and Grandpa’s disapproval.
When Tae-moo leaves for the US for his grandfather’s treatment, Ha-ri declines to go with him but promises to wait for him.
One year later, Ha-ri is still working as a food researcher with her team at Go Foods.
Her long-distance relationship with Tae-moo is going strong with the two keeping in touch via video call. But Ha-ri has doubts when a scandal breaks out about Tae-moo and a cellist and he won’t answer her calls.
She decides to confront Tae-moo in person, heading to the airport to catch a flight to the US. She meets Tae-moo there who clears up the cellist misunderstanding (the cellist’s family planted the story about her and Tae-moo).
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Do Tae-moo and Ha-ri End Up Together?
Yes, Tae-moo and Ha-ri end up together at the end of Business Proposal.
Despite public backlash and Grandpa’s disapproval, Tae-moo and Ha-ri continue their relationship.
The two are only separated when Grandpa is diagnosed with a heart problem and Tae-moo accompanies him to the US for his treatment.
Tae-moo and Ha-ri are in a long-distance relationship for a year keeping in touch through video calls.
Business Proposal ends with Tae-moo returning to Korea and proposing to Ha-ri under the cherry blossoms.
What Happened to Sung-hoon?
Young-seo’s father, Chairman Jin, calls Sung-hoon to ask him to break up with Young-seo and to keep it secret from Young Seo.
Sung-hoon (Kim Min-gue) supports Young-seo in her decision to start her own business, even offering to fund her project.
He has a lot of money saved up: 1.7 billion won!
One year later, Sung-hoon is shown building a model home.
Why? I have no idea and the drama doesn’t bother explaining. Sung-hoon didn’t follow Tae-moo to the US for Grandpa’s treatment so he couldn’t work as his secretary.
Maybe he just took the year off work?
It’s not like he needs the money anyway!
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What Happened to Young-seo?
After overhearing her father ask Sung-hoon to break up with her, Young-seo (Seol In-ah) quits her job at her father’s company and cuts ties with him.
Young-seo decides to start her own business, with Sung-hoon’s support (business plan pending).
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Do Sung-hoon and Young-seo End Up Together?
Yes, Sung-hoon and Young-seo end up together at the end of Business Proposal.
Sung-hoon proposes to Young-seo and she happily accepts.
The two remain together despite Young-seo’s father disapproving of their relationship.
Business Proposal ends with Sung-hoon and Young-seo engaged, supporting each other in their personal and professional endeavors.
What Happened to Min-woo?
Min-woo (Song Won Seok), Ha-ri’s long-time crush, decides to travel the world.
He admits to Ha-ri that he and Yoo-ra were no good together and that the relationship is truly over.
He asks Ha-ri if they can be close friends again when he returns to Korea but Ha-ri is non-commital, telling him it might take some time.
They part ways with a handshake.
Do Min-woo and Yoo-ra End Up Together?
Min-woo and Yoo-ra remain broken up (thank God).
Do Ms Yeo and Mr Gye End Up Together?
One year later, Ha-ri’s bickering co-workers, Ms Yeo and Mr Gye, are married.
What Happened to Tae-moo’s Grandfather (Chairman Kang)?
After Tae-moo and Ha-ri’s relationship becomes public knowledge, Chairman Kang (Lee Deok-hwa), Tae-moo’s grandfather, tries his best to separate the two but fails.
He fakes an illness initially to try and manipulate Tae-moo, but is later diagnosed with a serious heart issue that can’t be treated in Korea. Tae-moo takes him to the US for treatment.
After a year, he recovers and gives his approval to Tae-moo and Ha-ri’s relationship (off-screen).
Do Ha-ri’s parents approve of Tae-moo?
Episode 12 of Business Proposal begins with Ha-ri’s parents finding out about her relationship with Tae-moo.
Her parents are concerned about the power imbalance in their relationship with the huge differences in their social and economic statuses.
Tae-moo has a heartfelt conversation with Ha-ri’s father and earnestly promises to protect Ha-ri.
After their initial bout of suspicion and worry, Ha-ri’s parents give the couple their blessing.
Business Proposal Ending Review
I’m not a big fan of how Grandpa finally gave Ha-ri his seal of approval off-screen. I enjoyed their relationship when Ha-ri was pretending Geum-hi and I was hoping Business Proposal would mend their relationship sooner so we could get the comedic duo back.
Grandpa’s disapproval and surly attitude while understandable was not entertaining and a bit of a downer in the final episodes.
I do appreciate that despite his anger at Ha-ri’s deception, Grandpa was genuinely looking out for her. He knows the malicious gossip and negative scrutiny Ha-ri will face being in a relationship with Tae-moo and was trying to protect them from that.
What did you think of Business Proposal?