Business Proposal Webtoon Novels & Stories

The manhwa 'A Business Proposal' is this delightful rom-com that hooked me from the first chapter. It follows Shin Ha-ri, an ordinary office worker who agrees to a fake date with her friend's blind date to help her escape an arranged marriage setup. The twist? The guy turns out to be Kang Tae-moo, her company's CEO—and he's not just any CEO, but the notoriously cold, perfectionist boss who now won't let her go after their 'successful' first date. The plot thickens when Tae-moo, intrigued by Ha-ri's refusal to be impressed by his status, proposes a fake relationship to satisfy his grandfather's matchmaking demands. What follows is a hilarious mix of workplace shenanigans, growing attraction, and the classic 'oh no, my fake feelings are real' panic.

What I love is how the story balances humor with heart. Ha-ri's relatable struggles (like hiding her double life from coworkers) and Tae-moo's gradual thawing make their dynamic spark. The supporting cast adds flavor too—especially Ha-ri's chaotic best friend and Tae-moo's sly secretary. It's a breezy read, but the art style’s expressive faces and the way it pokes fun at corporate culture elevate it beyond typical tropes. I binged it in one weekend and still revisit favorite scenes when I need a mood boost.

This actually depends on what kind of reading experience you're after. Officially, the best way is the Webtoon app or website, since that's the original publisher. They've got the whole series. It's free to read with daily passes or a wait-to-unlock model, which is pretty standard for them now. The translation is solid, and the image quality is top-notch.

There are definitely other sites—you know the ones, with the pop-up ads and questionable translations that sometimes call it 'The Office Blind Date' or something. I used one of those to catch up when I was impatient for the next free episode on Webtoon. The convenience is there, but the quality difference is noticeable. Sometimes the sound effects aren't translated at all, which can be confusing in a scene. Webtoon feels more like the intended experience, even if you have to wait a bit.

I absolutely adore 'A Business Proposal'—it’s one of those rom-com manhwas that just hits all the right notes! If you’re looking to read it online, Webtoon is your best bet. They’ve got the official English translation, and the artwork pops so beautifully on their platform. I binge-read it there last month, and the way they handle the pacing makes it impossible to stop scrolling. Plus, supporting the official release helps the creators!

If you’re open to other options, Tappytoon and Tapas also have licensed versions, though some chapters might be behind a paywall. I’ve stumbled across fan translations floating around on sketchy sites, but honestly, the quality is hit-or-miss, and it feels wrong to bypass the official channels. The humor in 'A Business Proposal' is so sharp—you don’t want it lost in dodgy translations.