Ahn Hyo Seop, the star of the hit K-drama Business Proposal, recently made fans laugh by calling his own show “corny.” The actor made the comments during a Netflix promo for his new animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Fans found his honesty hilarious and flooded social media with funny reactions.
The actor was asked to guess quotes from his past dramas in a fun segment. When he recognized lines from Business Proposal, he joked about how cheesy they were. Despite his playful criticism, fans still love the drama and its over-the-top romantic moments.
Ahn Hyo Seop Playfully Mocks His Own Drama Lines
In the Netflix video posted on June 25, 2025, Ahn Hyo Seop played a game where he had to match famous drama quotes to the right shows. The first line was:
“Do you know what my love for you and this credit card have in common? They both have no limit.”
He guessed it right away—it was from Business Proposal. Then came another line:
“If you come any closer, I’m never going to let you go again.”
After a short pause, he correctly identified it as another Business Proposal quote. That’s when he laughed and said:
“No other project that I have had has this kind of corny lines.”
Fans found his reaction funny and relatable. Many agreed that the drama’s exaggerated romance was part of its charm.
Fans Defend ‘Business Proposal’ With Hilarious Comments
While Ahn Hyo Seop called his own drama corny, fans didn’t take it seriously. Instead, they responded with jokes and love for the show. Social media was filled with funny reactions.
“Hello Mr, how dare you shaming my comfort drama 😭 I mean you’re the lead but who gave u the right . it’s not CORNY … go away😭 I love him sm, he’s so funny,” one fan wrote.
Another added:
“Me currently rewatching business proposal: WDYM CORNY LINES SHUT UP WE LOVE KANG TAE MOO.”
Some fans even pretended to be mad in a joking way:
“CORNY???????? ABOUT BUSINESS PROPOSAL????????? OHHHHH AHN HYO SEOP COUNT YOUR DAYS (joking).”
Many fans still consider Business Proposal one of his best works.
One fan said:
“Dude, BP will always be my favorite work of yours 😭 I read the manhwa afterwards bc it felt way too short 😭.”
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‘Business Proposal’ Remains a Fan Favorite Despite the Corny Lines
The 2022 rom-com became a massive hit, making Ahn Hyo Seop a global star. He played Kang Tae-moo, a CEO who falls for an employee pretending to be someone else. The drama was loved for its funny and romantic moments.
Even though the actor now finds some lines cringey, fans still adore the show. Many pointed out that the cheesy dialogue was what made it so fun. One fan tweeted:
“Business proposal stays his best project bc of the corny lines 🙂↕️.”
The drama also had a great soundtrack. A song from the show, Love, Maybe, was even used in his new movie KPop Demon Hunters as a fun reference.
Ahn Hyo Seop’s New Role in ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
While Business Proposal made him a rom-com king, Ahn Hyo Seop is now trying something different. He voices Jinu, a K-pop idol who fights demons, in the new Netflix animated film.
This is his first English voice-acting role, showing his versatility as an actor. Fans are excited to see him in a darker, more action-packed character compared to his usual romantic roles.
Despite moving on to new projects, fans will always remember him as Kang Tae-moo. The drama’s mix of humor, romance, and yes—corny lines—made it unforgettable.
