Romance is a Bonus Book
로맨스는 별책부록
📺 Basic Information
| Genre | Romance, Workplace, Healing |
| Episodes | 16 Episodes |
| Platform | tvN / Netflix |
| Aired | January 26 - March 17, 2019 |
| Rating |
📖 Synopsis (Spoiler-Free!)
Kang Dan-yi, a veteran copywriter, struggles with unemployment after a career gap and secretly takes a temporary position at the publishing house where her friend Cha Eun-ho works. Set in a publishing house, this heartwarming story unfolds with book lovers and the romance between Dan-yi and Eun-ho. A healing drama about books, people, and love.
👥 Main Cast & Characters
- Kang Dan-yi (Lee Na-young) - Former copywriter, career gap woman
- Cha Eun-ho (Lee Jong-suk) - Publishing house editor-in-chief, Dan-yi's friend
- Ji Seo-joon (Wi Ha-joon) - Famous author
- Song Hae-rin (Jung Yu-jin) - Marketing team leader
✨ Memorable Scenes & Quotes
Reunion (Episode 1)
"I want to work here"
Realization (Episode 8)
"What I like is not your writing, it's you"
Confession (Episode 12)
"I like Kang Dan-yi"
Reconciliation (Episode 15)
"All answers are in books"
🎵 Original Soundtrack
- "Every Day, Every Moment" - Paul Kim (Main OST, emotional ballad)
- "Star Book" - Chen (EXO) (Sweet OST)
- "Good Night" - Jukjae (Calm OST)
💭 My Review & Rating
✅ Pros
- Warm chemistry between Lee Jong-suk and Lee Na-young
- Fresh publishing house setting
- Healing storyline
- Premium OST lineup
⚠️ Cons
- Slow pacing in the middle
- Age gap may divide opinions
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