Series synopsis
The New Employee, also known as 신입사원 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on watcha on December 21, 2022. It ended on February 1, 2023. It was created by Moscareto. It stars Kwon Hyuk, Moon Ji-yong, Choi Si-hun and Nam Kyu-hee.
A late-blooming virgin lands his dream internship where he meets his handsome, but distant boss. Can they resist temptation while working together?
Premise
A late-blooming virgin lands his dream internship where he meets his handsome, but distant boss. Can they resist temptation while working together?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kwon Hyuk as Kim Jong-chan
- Moon Ji-yong as Woo Seung-hyun
- Choi Si-hun as Na Yoo-seong
- Nam Kyu-hee as Lee Kang-hae
- Baek Ji-hye as Seo Ji-yeon
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | December 21, 2022 | February 1, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 introduces Seunghyun, a nervous intern, on his first day at his dream internship. He struggles with the office door, and then meets his superior, the handsome but distant Kim Jongchan. Jongchan, who initially appears intimidating, eventually helps Seunghyun adapt. Seunghyun also meets Lee Kanghae, another intern who provides guidance. The episode sets the stage for a potentially romantic relationship between Seunghyun and Jongchan, while also hinting at Jongchan's potential workaholic tendencies and past relationship struggles. |
December 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Seunghyun, the nervous new intern, adapts to his work with the help of his boss, Kim Jongchan. Jongchan is impressed by Seunghyun's ideas for a new ad, and they decide to create the ad together, taking Seunghyun to a meeting. Seunghyun also unexpectedly encounters Na Yoo Seong, his college crush, who is friends with Jongchan. |
December 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Seunghyun is flustered by Jongchan's kiss and later discovers it was a mistake. He seeks advice from his friend Kanghae, adding to the emotional turbulence after the unexpected kiss and ensuing misunderstanding. |
January 4, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | watcha |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 21, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 1, 2023 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | ended |