# Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/romance-is-a-bonus-book/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 73/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 82% |
| Metascore | 64/100 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 79% |
| Creator | Jung Hyun-jung |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Seasons | 1 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019) is a Comedy, Drama, Romance series created by Jung Hyun-jung, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (73%), Metascore (64/100), IMDb (7.9/10), TMDB fan (79%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 82%.

## Celluloid verdict

A warm workplace romance at its best when it simply watches editors argue over book jackets and print runs; the leads are lovely even when the plotting drifts.

## Synopsis

A once-celebrated copywriter re-enters the job market after a divorce and a long gap in her CV, and discovers that her qualifications now count against her. She lies her way into a temporary support role at a publishing house where the youngest editor-in-chief the company has ever had happens to be the friend who has quietly loved her since childhood. Manuscripts, impossible deadlines and an office of people who still believe in books do the rest.

## Cast

Lee Jong-suk, Lee Na-young, Wi Ha-joon, Jung Yoo-jin, Kim Tae-woo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Romance Is a Bonus Book worth watching?**
Yes — Romance Is a Bonus Book earns a 74% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 73%, Metascore 64/100, IMDb 7.9/10, TMDB fan 79%. Audience snapshot is separate (82%). A warm workplace romance at its best when it simply watches editors argue over book jackets and print runs; the leads are lovely even when the plotting drifts.

**Is Romance Is a Bonus Book on Prime Video?**
No — Romance Is a Bonus Book is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Romance Is a Bonus Book come out?**
Romance Is a Bonus Book first aired in 2019 (2019). Created by Jung Hyun-jung; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is Romance Is a Bonus Book on Netflix?**
Yes — Romance Is a Bonus Book is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Romance Is a Bonus Book are there?**
Romance Is a Bonus Book has 1 season across 16 episodes (2019). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Romance Is a Bonus Book?**
Romance Is a Bonus Book streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Romance Is a Bonus Book?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Romance Is a Bonus Book’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Romance Is a Bonus Book?**
Romance Is a Bonus Book stars Lee Jong-suk, Lee Na-young, Wi Ha-joon, Jung Yoo-jin, Kim Tae-woo. Created by Jung Hyun-jung.

**How many episodes are in Romance Is a Bonus Book?**
Romance Is a Bonus Book has 16 episodes across 1 season (2019).

**What is Romance Is a Bonus Book about?**
A once-celebrated copywriter re-enters the job market after a divorce and a long gap in her CV, and discovers that her qualifications now count against her. She lies her way into a temporary support role at a publishing house where the youngest editor-in-chief the company has ever had happens to be the friend who has quietly loved her since childhood. Manuscripts, impossible deadlines and an offic…

**Who created Romance Is a Bonus Book?**
Romance Is a Bonus Book was created by Jung Hyun-jung. It is a comedy, drama, romance series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

**What should I watch after Romance Is a Bonus Book?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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