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I'm dating my super strict boss!

After spending his 20s getting over a crush, Seunghyun vowed to never give his heart to someone in the same field again. Enter Jongchan, Seunghyun's tough new boss with a surprising soft side. Will Seunghyun's first job and first relationship be a success?

This volume collects episodes 14-24 of the webcomic The New Recruit.

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First published May 31, 2022

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Profile Image for Dilushani Jayalath.
1,033 reviews200 followers
September 10, 2025
Books are superior when the characters actually communicate their issues and figure out the problems in their relationship.
These characters are written wonderfully realistic that I’m afraid I’m just dreaming up of this story in my head.
Profile Image for Cyndi.
755 reviews45 followers
June 8, 2023
I swear the only reason I keep reading this is because Seunghyun is so freaking cute. He upped his style game in this one and I'm loving the sweaters and cardigans. Mr. Kim is starting to win me over...slowly. Those XXL Darex's had me 👀.

Manta wants my money now. We'll see if my curiosity can convince my bank account.
Profile Image for Zara.
204 reviews3 followers
July 30, 2024
Not going to read the 3rd one because nothing really happens in this one at the start it when really fast and now they don’t give me anything they are just fucking around (literally) the art is okay but not one of my favs
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Profile Image for bailey elizabeth smith.
462 reviews228 followers
October 10, 2025
4.5⭐️

Good character growth and communication! I already know they’re gonna take down the sneaky executives!
Profile Image for Eli.
129 reviews
January 11, 2023
Amazing

I really enjoyed this second book. The characters keep growing on me, and the plot has kept me intrigued. I highly recommend checking this out. I can't wait to jump into book 3.
Profile Image for animasoul.
288 reviews5 followers
October 5, 2024
Nach Band 1 musste ich unbedingt zu Band 2 greifen, denn die Geschichte der beiden Protagonisten hat mich wirklich gefesselt. Sie war nicht sehr dramatisch, auch nicht sehr erotisch, aber dafür natürlich und realitätsnah. Das hat mir gefallen. Und das wird glücklicherweise auch in Band 2 beibehalten.

Die Protagonisten lernen sich besser kennen - nicht nur ihr gegenüber, sondern auch sich selbst. Das fand ich gut. Die beiden lernen auch besser miteinander zu kommunizieren, was ich sehr gut finde. Zwar gibt es hier interne Hürden, die die beiden nehmen müssen, aber wenn sie das nicht schaffen, sind eben ihre Gefühle füreinander nicht stark genug, als dass man sich auf sein Gegenüber einlassen würde.

Was auch klar wird, aber nur zweitrangig ist, sind die Ränkespiele innerhalb der Firma. Das ist keine große Überraschung, soll aber gleichzeitig dafür sorgen, dass die Charaktere selbst ihre Stärken erkennen und bereit sind, sich weiterzuentwickeln. Doch das ist nur der Stein des Anstoßes.

Die gemeinsamen Szenen der Protagonisten sind normal. Die Gefühle und Gedanken der beiden kommen sehr gut zur Geltung, was mir sehr gut gefallen hat. Zudem gefällt es mir immer mehr, dass die Liebesgeschichte der beiden nicht nur sexualisiert wird. Sie wird hier eindeutig auf eine ernste, erwachsene Art und Weise geschildert, in der auch die Gefühle füreinander eine große Rolle spielen als auch die Fähigkeit miteinander zu kommunizieren.

Auch Band 2 hat mir sehr gut gefallen und so bleibt mir nichts anderes übrig, als mich Band 3 zu widmen.
Profile Image for quynh.
111 reviews2 followers
January 3, 2025
ok this was lowk a bit better
i enjoy their communication and their willingness to understand each other despite their pasts
i lowk see why it wasn’t a slow burn (READERS ARE TOO HORNY) and i’m not the biggest fan of smut so it’s whatever
i mean the sex in this volume was good 😊
but i felt like since we got their relationship started, the story picked up a little more
i was kind of bored with the first volume bc it was definitely a lot of work talk and stuff and i’m kind of a brain dead snoozer
but this volume did focus more on them and their continued growth to be better for each other and i think that’s why i liked this one more
it’s always nice seeing a coldish man become soft and sweet because of their lover
Profile Image for Rebecca Almeida.
43 reviews
May 7, 2023
Eu chorei no capitulo da reconciliação deles?!! Sério, é surreal que as vezes a gente acha que nunca vai ter um relacionamento como vemos na ficção porque jamais encontraremos o par romântico dos sonhos e quando as pessoas pensam sobre isso acham que a gente tá idealizando o cara perfeito, um cavalheiro completo, quando tudo que a gente quer é um Sr.Kim que tente nos entender e não menospreze nossas inseguranças, o minimo da decência humana. Amei demais como tudo se deu e como eles conversaram e se resolveram como pessoas adultas e capazes. 5,0 estrelas.
Profile Image for Elaine White.
Author 43 books260 followers
December 11, 2024
Things did not go well for Seunghyun in this volume! He isn't good at explaining himself, or standing up for himself, and after how he was treated in the last volume that's no surprise. Jongchan isn't much better, too dismissive and clinical.

I love that this series is fade-to-black, because I really feel it suited the characters and the story. I loved that the story took centre-stage and although it was implied what went on, it wasn't overly graphic, which kept things nice and sweet.

There was a lot of office politics in the series, which surprised me but also made sense.
Profile Image for Samantha (bunniesreading) .
80 reviews4 followers
February 18, 2025
I CANNOT get enough of these two!!!

Miscommunication who? These two ACTUALLY communicate their feelings and work as a team to figure out their issues. Seunghyun is such a little puppy and SO cute while Mr. Kim is dominant and transparent with what he wants as he figures it out for himself.

I'm very new into the world of BL Manhwa's but these two are probably one of the healthiest relationships I've ever read and that's saying something. I cannot wait to continue to witness their growth and their relationship blossom.
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Profile Image for Carmen.
471 reviews32 followers
December 26, 2024
Read online and so excited that Seven seas is now picking this up for an English print to put on my shelf. There has yet to be a BL novel written by Moscareto adapted to manhwa (regardless of the artist) that I haven't adored. This one is one of my favourite office romance ones as, great if you like contemporary office romances with out any completely off the wall plots/characters or fantasy elements.
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605 reviews6 followers
February 4, 2023
Age does not matter between Seunghyun and Jongchan however the two will have a little misunderstanding about the pen from Yusung. Of course, Seunghyun has a crush at Yusung since forever while Jongchan dated Yusung for quite some time. A bit disappointed that some of the sexy scenes got censored or cut when it's getting really good.
Profile Image for Lyss.
41 reviews5 followers
March 16, 2025
Mr. Kim continues to be my favorite love interest out of all the office romance manhwa I’ve read. He’s such a sweetheart and genuinely cares about Seunghyun’s career. Once they get over their first hurdle their communication is great and overall they’re a green flag couple. I would happily read 10 volumes of their day to day life, I can’t get enough of them.
Profile Image for Wendy Schuffert.
313 reviews3 followers
March 25, 2023
Love

Not being able to express yourself can cause a fight, but making up is always worth it. Seunghyun just needs to trust himself and be honest as he goes with Jongchan. They're super cute together.
Profile Image for Esi.
64 reviews
August 30, 2025
4.5 ⭐️

I love how the 2nd book is so detailed from how they communicate and cooperate.

It really makes and shows a healthy relationship that the couple almost feels real in RT and not just story based
Profile Image for Susanna.
Author 52 books103 followers
April 7, 2023
Such a cute romance. Onwards to the next volume.
2 reviews
June 2, 2023
Fantastic

Really good loving this series again love the story line full of depth and intense! Reminds me of K Dramas😍👌❤️
Profile Image for B. Jean.
1,492 reviews27 followers
June 15, 2023
Glad they cleared up some things pretty quickly in this one. I can't stand prolonged miscommunication. I have to say though, the fact that they only talk about work is a little sad.
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196 reviews38 followers
December 4, 2023
They're too cute but the fact that the creator actually takes time to work on their relationship development is so refreshing and adds to the reading experience
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