The New Recruit

Seunghyun spent the entirety of his twenties trailing after his crush through both undergraduate and graduate studies, only to find himself completely single and utterly lost regarding his career path. Determined to turn over a new leaf, he manages to secure an internship at a highly competitive marketing firm. Stepping into this new environment, Seunghyun is eager for a fresh professional start, hoping to leave behind the exhausting cycle of unrequited affection and focus entirely on building his future. However, workplace reality proves far more complicated than he anticipated. Seunghyun is assigned directly under Kim Jongchan, a notoriously handsome workaholic whose unpredictable, hot-and-cold demeanor constantly keeps him on edge and thoroughly flustered. To make matters even more stressful, the very same crush from his school days unexpectedly turns out to be employed at the exact same company, instantly threatening his hard-earned peace of mind. Caught between the intense pressures of his first major job and the dizzying confusion of a potential first relationship, Seunghyun must navigate a minefield of professional demands and lingering personal history. Will he be able to endure the challenges of his debut position, handle the demanding Kim Jongchan, and finally find his footing in both his career and his romantic life?