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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (Korean: 김비서가 왜 그럴까) is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young. It is based on the novel of the same title by Jung Kyung-yoon which was first published in 2013, which was then serialized into a webtoon comic by KakaoPage in 2015.[1] The series aired on tvN from June 6 to July 26, 2018, on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 16 episodes.[2][3][4]

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
Promotional poster
Also known asWhat's Wrong, Secretary Kim
Hangul
김비서가 왜 그럴까
Revised RomanizationGimbiseoga Wae Geureolkka
GenreRomantic comedy
Based onWhy Secretary Kim
by Jung Kyung-yoon [ko]
Developed byStudio Dragon
Written byJung Eun-young
Directed byPark Joon-hwa
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Jang Jeong-do
  • Moon Suk-hwan
  • Oh Kwang-hee
ProducerLee Young-ok
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time62–76 minutes
Production companyBon Factory Worldwide
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseJune 6 (2018-06-06) –
July 26, 2018 (2018-07-26)
Related
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (Philippines)

Synopsis

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Lee Young-joon (Park Seo-joon) is the vice-chairman of a major corporation. His world is shaken when, one day, his highly capable secretary, Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young), announces that she is resigning from her position after nine years. Young-joon decides to do whatever he can to persuade Mi-so to change her mind.

Cast

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Main

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Vice-chairman of Yumyung Group. He is handsome and capable, but his narcisism makes it difficult for Mi-so to work with him. He becomes aware of his feelings towards Mi-so after realizing that he might lose her. He can be jealous of Mi-so when she is with his brother or with someone other than him. At one point in his life, he suffered PTSD.
A highly skilled secretary who has worked with Young-joon for nine years. She soon reciprocates Young-joon's feelings after realizing that he was a part of her childhood.

Supporting

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Lee Young-joon's family
  • Lee Tae-hwan as Lee Sung-hyun / Morpheus[10]
    • Bae Gang-yoo as 11-year-old Lee Sung-yeon
Young-joon's older brother and a famous author. He has a crush on Mi-so.
Young-joon and Sung-yeon's father. Chairman of Yumyung Group.
Young-joon and Sung-yeon's mother.
Kim Mi-so's family
Mi-so's oldest sister who is a psychiatrist.
Mi-so's second oldest sister who is a urologist.
Mi-so's father who is a rock musician.
Yumyung Group
President of Yumyung Group, the second-in-command after the vice-chairman. Young-joon's best friend back from university. He is Young-joon's confidant and provides him with much advice drawn from personal experience. He is still in love with his ex-wife.
A deputy in Yumyung Group who later transfers to Chi-in's group. He is known for his handsome looks, elite education, being a workaholic, and extreme frugality.
The rookie secretary to the Vice-Chairman, being groomed to replace Mi-so who has announced her resignation.
Yoo-sik's secretary who is clumsy and careless, often comparing unfavorably to Mi-so.
A section head in Chi-in's team, who initially coveted the open position of secretary to the vice-chairman, and initially had a crush on Gwi-nam.
A team leader in the Vice-Chairman's office, who frequently organizes after-work gatherings.
A member of Chi-in's team, who has a strict adherence to dieting.
A member of Chi-in's team, who is bespectacled and brags about his university education.[16]
A secretary and chauffeur to the Vice-Chairman, he is a man of few words. He ends up bailing out Se-ra several times.

Special appearances

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Production

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Development

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Much of the visual styling of the series protagonists have referenced the comic version's cues, including clothing designs and reenacting the comic cover for the drama's promotional stills and images.[22]

The first script reading was held on April 10, 2018, at Studio Dragon in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea.[23]

Maserati Korea provided the cars of Lee Young-joon, Lee Sung-yeon and Yumyong Group. The cars featured in the show include a Maserati Ghibli (driven by Yoo-sik),[24] a Maserati Levante (driven by Sung-yeon),[25] a Maserati GranCabrio (driven by Young-joon), and a Maserati Quattroporte (driven by Young-joon).[26][27]

Promotion

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The press conference for the drama was held on May 30, 2018, at the Times Square in Seoul with the attendance of the main cast and crew.[28][29][30]

Original soundtrack

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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Released2018
GenreSoundtrack
Language
LabelBon Factory Worldwide, kakao M
ProducerMoon Seok-hwan, Oh Kwang-hee

Part 1

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Released on June 14, 2018 (2018-06-14)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Love Virus"ZigZag Note, Kim Myeong-shinZigZag Note, Kim Myeong-shinKihyun (Monsta X), SeolA (Cosmic Girls)03:27
2."Love Virus (Inst.)" ZigZag Note, Kim Myeong-shin 03:27
Total length:06:54

Part 2

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Released on June 20, 2018 (2018-06-20)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."It's You"Good Choice, YodaKim Se-jin, MidnightJeong Se-woon03:39
2."It's You (Inst.)" Kim Se-jin, Midnight 03:39
Total length:07:18

Part 3

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Released on June 21, 2018 (2018-06-21)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Wanna Be"ZigZag NoteZigZag NoteGFriend03:09
2."Wanna Be (Inst.)" ZigZag Note 03:09
Total length:06:18

Part 4

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Released on June 27, 2018 (2018-06-27)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Just A Little Bit More" (조금만 더)ZigZag Note, Kim Young-sung, Good ChoiceZigZag Note, Kim Young-sungJinho (Pentagon), Rothy03:25
2."Just A Little Bit More (Inst.)" (조금만 더 (Inst.)) ZigZag Note, Kim Young-sung 03:25
Total length:06:50

Part 5

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Released on June 28, 2018 (2018-06-28)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Because I Only See You" (그대만 보여서)Good Choice, Red SocksRed SocksKim Na-young03:40
2."Because I Only See You (Inst.)" (그대만 보여서 (Inst.)) Red Socks 03:40
Total length:07:20

Part 6

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Released on July 4, 2018 (2018-07-04)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Why Am I Like This" (왜 이럴까)Moon Sung-nam, Im Joo-yeonMoon Sung-nam, Im Joo-yeonLee Da-yeon02:40
2."Why Am I Like This (Inst.)" (왜 이럴까 (Inst.)) Moon Sung-nam, Im Joo-yeon 02:40
Total length:05:20

Part 7

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Released on July 5, 2018 (2018-07-05)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."In The End" (토로)Kang Myeong-shin, ZigZag Note, Noh Eun-jongZigZag Note, Noh Eun-jongYun Ddan Ddan04:25
2."In The End (Inst.)" (토로 (Inst.)) ZigZag Note, Noh Eun-jong 04:25
Total length:08:50

Part 8

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Released on July 12, 2018 (2018-07-12)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Words Being Said For The First Time" (처음 하는 말)Good ChoiceKim Se-jin, MidnightSong Yuvin (Myteen)03:56
2."Words Being Said For The First Time (Inst.)" (처음 하는 말 (Inst.)) Kim Se-jin, Midnight 03:56
Total length:07:52
Disc 2:
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Secretary (Opening Theme)"Various Artists1:49
2."Alsong Big Band"Various Artists1:53
3."Art of Love"Various Artists3:02
4."Baby Elephant"Various Artists2:17
5."Big Bean"Various Artists2:28
6."Edge"Various Artists2:08
7."Funny Sunny"Various Artists1:26
8."Gaint Food"Various Artists1:43
9."Groove Company"Various Artists1:21
10."Kim Possible"Various Artists1:47
11."Lonely Boss"Various Artists1:59
12."Lovely Girl"Various Artists1:31
13."Loving You"Various Artists3:19
14."Mad Walk"Various Artists2:43
15."Man in Black"Various Artists2:43
16."New Recruit"Various Artists1:48
17."Nothing to Lose"Various Artists3:02
18."Old Story"Various Artists2:40
19."Pacific"Various Artists1:58
20."Squeeze"Various Artists1:29
21."Tambara"Various Artists1:46
22."Think Srtings"Various Artists3:04
23."Tempest"Various Artists2:36
24."Why Brass Mind"Various Artists3:32
25."Why Chomic Lim"Various Artists2:40
26."Why Slow Piano Mode"Various Artists3:21
Total length:58:05

Viewership

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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
11.5101.4802.0021.7271.7831.8971.9262.0582.0022.2312.3832.3482.0942.2342.0142.3482.002
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research.[31]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep.Original broadcast dateTitleAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[31]TNmS
NationwideSeoulNationwide
1June 6, 2018I Want to Pick Up My Life Now5.757%6.446%6.3%
2June 7, 2018She Just Doesn't Want to Get Married5.403%5.529%5.6%
3June 13, 2018Go on a Date6.950%8.252%8.3%
4June 14, 2018I Come Back to Forgive You6.379%6.945%6.3%
5June 20, 2018Ordinary Relationships6.855%7.500%7.0%
6June 21, 2018What's Wrong with Vice Chairman Lee?7.687%8.554%7.7%
7June 27, 2018Memories Should Stay Buried7.281%8.201%8.5%
8June 28, 2018I Like You Too8.120%9.326%8.3%
9July 4, 2018Let's Make it Official7.767%9.428%8.8%
10July 5, 2018It Was You All Along8.403%9.545%9.2%
11July 11, 2018Why Hold Back the Truth?8.665%10.565%10.6%
12July 12, 2018I Don't Want to Waste Away Tonight8.393%10.052%9.7%
13July 18, 2018Nothing Can Stop Us7.673%8.717%8.7%
14July 19, 2018I Will Always Stay with You8.100%9.506%9.2%
15July 25, 2018Wedding Bells7.107%7.725%8.0%
16July 26, 2018What's Wrong with You, Kim Mi So?8.602%10.001%9.8%
Average7.446%8.518%8.3%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
201811th Korea Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, ActorPark Seo-joonNominated[32][33]
Excellence Award, ActorHwang Chan-sungWon
Hallyu Star AwardWon
Popular Character Award – FemalePyo Ye-jinWon
Best Original Soundtrack"Because I Only See You" (Kim Na-young)Nominated
6th APAN Star AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesPark Seo-joonWon[34][35]
Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesPark Min-youngNominated
K-Star Award, ActorPark Seo-joonNominated
K-Star Award, ActressPark Min-youngWon
201914th Annual Soompi AwardsBest Actress of the YearPark Min-youngWon[36]
Best Actor of the YearPark Seo-joonNominated
Best CouplePark Seo-joon and Park Min-youngNominated

Adaptation

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In November 2023, ABS-CBN announced a Philippine remake for the series. It premiered on March 18, 2024 on Viu.[37]

Thailand will produce an adaptation of the series and is set to premiere in 2024.[38]

Notes

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  1. ^ When Lee Young-joon was 9 years old, at the time he was kidnapped, his name was Lee Sung-hyun. It was changed shortly after the kidnapping incident.
  2. ^ a b The character appears in a short crossover scene, alluding Director Park Joon-hwa's previous work Because This Is My First Life (2017) where the character originally appears.

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