Episode Guide
Episode 1: The first episode of the show. Episode 2: The second episode of the show. Episode 3: The third episode of the show. Episode 4: The fourth episode of the show. Episode 5: The fifth episode of the show. Episode 6: The sixth episode of the show. Episode 7: Episode 8: Episode 9: Episode 10: Episode 11
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim is a K-drama that follows the love story of two employees working in the same office. The show has been praised for its excellent acting, interesting premise and hearty laughs. While the later episodes do tend to drag on a bit and the central mystery is painfully obvious to figure out, the mad chemistry between our two leads is more than enough to overshadow that.
This is one of those rare K-dramas where the story and the chemistry between actors are enough to propel a show forward. Secretary Kim is a great example of that. ..
The story follows the narcissistic Lee Young Joon, an arrogant Vice President who loves himself. With flamboyant “aura” displays and a distinct lack of acknowledgement for the wellbeing of his workers, Young-Joon doesn’t have a care in the world. The rock by his side happens to be secretary Kim Mi-So, who decides to quit after an extended length of servitude. Young Joon is shocked, and tries to do everything he can to stop her. But for Mi-Jo, she’s determined to focus on herself rather than Young Joon.
As Young Joon works tirelessly to win back his disinterested secretary, their feelings start to grow whilst they simultaneously grapple with trauma from their past. The ensuing result is a hilarious romcom that features some memorable stand-out moments and an excellent finale to top it all off.
The mystery plot that holds the ride to the ending together is not well-developed by episode 5. Around this point, we are introduced to Young Joon’s charisma-vacuum of a brother, Sung Yeon. ..
The show’s plot involving him bogs down its momentum, never fully committing to a love triangle. This results in an awkward subplot that eventually peters out, and as such the resolution arrives later than it should have. ..
The show has a strong cast of supporting characters, who unashamedly fall into the office tropes. These one-note characters would ordinarily be rife for critique but honestly, it actually works quite well here. There are subplots for each of these characters, with a nice resolution at the end for everyone, in this show’s best episode – the finale.
The entire 70-minute chapter of “Better Things” is fantastic. The story drags out a few episodes before it wraps up every single storyline and provides a great deal of comedy, romance and swoon-worthy scenes in the process.
The film’s visual style is one of its most underrated aspects. While the sound and plot are strong, the film’s visual elements are what make it so great. The use of funny sound effects and bright visuals make for a great mix that always works.
The best watch comes from Young Joon, the quiet driver. When he takes a fancy to office worker Se-Ra, he becomes her hero through numerous heroic acts, complete with epic orchestral music montages. These little touches combine to make this such a great watch.
Ultimately, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim is a charming and funny office romcom. The mystery element is well done, but the chemistry between Mi-So and Young Joon is the real draw here. ..
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim is a beautifully written romance with outstanding acting across the board. Sometimes a show doesn’t need a mind-blowing story to see it elevate to become one of the best K-dramas - and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim is the best example of that. An absolute must-watch. ..
