What's Wrong With Secretary Kim
A competent secretary and a narcissistic boss fall in love while uncovering a traumatic past that causes them to question whether their feelings are real or the result of a shared trauma.
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Plot Summary
A narcissistic vice-chairman of a large corporation, Lee Young-joon, discovers his highly competent secretary, Kim Mi-so, wants to resign. Convinced she's indispensable and that her resignation must be due to his charm, he goes to great lengths to uncover the real reason and ultimately tries to prevent her departure. As he attempts to keep her, misunderstandings and romantic feelings begin to surface between the boss and his secretary, complicating their professional relationship.
Critical Reception
The drama was a commercial success, achieving high viewership ratings in South Korea and gaining international popularity through streaming platforms. It was praised for its lighthearted tone, engaging romantic chemistry between the leads, and entertaining plot, though some critics noted it followed a familiar romantic comedy formula.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong romantic chemistry between the lead actors.
- Appreciated for its humor and engaging, albeit predictable, plot.
- Seen as a satisfying and entertaining romantic comedy with well-developed characters.
Google audience: Audience reception was largely positive, with viewers enjoying the charming leads and the enjoyable romantic storyline. Many found the drama to be a fun and lighthearted watch, contributing to its popularity.
Awards & Accolades
Won numerous awards at the 2018 Korean Drama Awards, including Best Couple Award (Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young) and Outstanding Korean Actor (Park Seo-joon). Park Min-young also won Best Actress at the 2018 APAN Star Awards.
Fun Fact
The drama is based on the popular web novel of the same name by Jung Kyung-yoon, which was later adapted into a webtoon.
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