Jun and Jun – Series Review & Episode Guide

Lee Jun is an office worker starting his first day of internship at a marketing agency. He, along with three other interns, must pass a probation period. Full-time employment isn't guaranteed if their performances don't match expectations. Many of the interns lack workplace experience. They talk nervously among themselves about the strict recruitment policies in this company. Getting a job here isn't easy.

There is a traffic jam on Lee Jun's first day of work. He has trouble getting a taxi to pick him up. While waiting, he clashes with Yeong, another woman waiting nearby. She refuses to compromise with him. As they bicker, Yeong's friend, Choi Jun, arrives in his car. Choi Jun offers to drive Yeong to work. Before the pair departs, Lee Jun boldly asks for a ride with these strangers. Yeong opposes due to pettiness, but the friendly Choi Jun agrees to drop him off.

Lee Jun is grateful for the ride. He offers a carton of chocolate milk as a token of gratitude, making Choi Jun laugh. Surprisingly, both men work at the same company. Furthermore, Choi Jun is actually the director of the advertising department. Lee Jun is startled to learn that his driver from this morning will be his manager. The other interns are suspicious that Lee Jun arrived with the boss at the office. They gossip that he may have gotten this internship through connections. Lee Jun overhears the discussion but pretends to brush off their remarks.

Lee Jun is grateful for the ride. He offers a carton of chocolate milk as a token of gratitude, making Choi Jun laugh. Surprisingly, both men work at the same company. Furthermore, Choi Jun is actually the director of the advertising department. Lee Jun is startled to learn that his driver from this morning will be his manager. The other interns are suspicious that Lee Jun arrived with the boss at the office. They gossip that he may have gotten this internship through connections. Lee Jun overhears the discussion but pretends to brush off their remarks.

Before starting this internship, Lee Jun used to be a former idol. He enjoyed his short-lived celebrity fame before quitting the spotlight. Lee Jun met Heyon Jae during his career. Hyeon Jae was a talent manager before switching careers to work at Choi Jun's marketing agency. He is the one who recruited Lee Jun as an intern. Hyeon Jae looks after his younger friend, helping him fit in with the workplace. There is an element of truth to what the interns gossiped about. Despite his inexperience, Lee Jun hopes to prove his worth to his colleagues.

Choi Jun calls Lee Jun into the office for a meeting. Choi Jun stirs his memories until Lee Jun remembers who his boss is. Years ago, they used to be childhood friends. They were playground buddies who spent their time together by the swings. Choi Jun and Lee Jun bonded because they shared a similar name. However, Choi Jun's family moved away, causing the pair to lose touch over the years. Choi Jun is happy to reunite with Lee Jun and wants to reconnect romantically. Their boss and employee workplace dynamic is about to become complicated.

Jun and Jun has an okay premiere, setting up intriguing relationship dynamics for an office BL drama. Unfortunately, each episode declines in quality until I'm bored out of my mind toward the end. The vapid series wastes four hours on mundane conversations, dull office meetings, and tedious love triangles. None of the drab storylines entertain me. Likewise, the bland characters and their stale relationship drama are all uninspiring. Jun and Jun is a joyless experience, failing miserably in its attempt to tell a love story.

A part of me wants to like Jun and Jun because the lead is gorgeous. Choi Jun's performer (Ki Hyun Woo) looks suave and dashing in his business suits. From his alluring gaze to his seductive smile, he exudes a strong sex appeal that propels the BL drama. Beyond his physical appearance, he gives a convincing portrayal. Choi Jun is supposed to be a business prodigy who commands awe from others. The actor pulls off his role well, capturing the character's confidence and charisma. I wish he were in a better series that could showcase his star power properly.

Despite the handsome leading man, Jun and Jun fails for multiple reasons. Firstly, it perpetuates a problematic relationship between a boss and his employee. I've grown weary of office BL dramas because many storytellers disrespect professional boundaries. In Episode 2, Choi Jun orders his subordinate to undress in the office. Given his position of power, the exchange is egregiously inappropriate. There are multiple instances where the sleazy boss misuses his authority to flirt with the intern. This romance is an HR nightmare with alarming red flags.

Secondly, the romantic scenes have embarrassingly cringy writing. I squirm and shudder every time the characters flirt. Their awkward displays of affection have the opposite effect, turning me off from love. The couple's soft vs. squishy conversation in Episode 2 is baffling, like watching aliens try human interaction for the first time. The morning wood scene in Episode 3 feels even more uncomfortable and gives me second-hand embarrassment. This series can't deliver cute romantic fluff or sexy and playful banter. The BL content is downright abysmal.

Thirdly, the story indulges in meaningless romantic subplots with irrelevant rivals. The show is literally called Jun and Jun. We already know the protagonists will end up together. Let's not waste time on the annoying supporting cast. The series focuses so much on misunderstandings and redundant relationship drama instead of building a genuine connection between the leads. The couple's love story is choppy, confusing, and cluttered with unnecessary distractions. Also, Choi Jun comes across as such a prick that I prefer the nice and bland Hyun Jae as a love interest.

Jun and Jun has a happy ending, but only after dragging out the couple's romance for a needlessly long time. The final episode contains lovey-dovey scenes, compensating for the lack of intimacy earlier. Admittedly, the kissing is decent and lasts for a while. However, I won't fall for a lousy BL drama that tries to redeem itself through last-minute passion. A few smooches aren't enough to negate the terrible writing, cringy flirting, or aimless storytelling throughout the series. Jun and Jun deserves a low review score for a thoroughly unenjoyable viewing experience.