What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (Philippine TV series)

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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
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Genre Romantic comedy
Based onWhy Secretary Kim
by Jung Kyung-yoon  [ ko ]
Written by
  • Jaja Amarillo
  • Jaymar S. Castro
  • Raymund Barcelon
Directed by
  • Chad V. Vidanes
  • Paco Sta. Maria
Starring
Ending theme"Uuwian" by JL of BGYO
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes40
Production
Executive producers
ProducerRow Tan
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time21–36 minutes
Production company Dreamscape Entertainment
Original release
Network Viu
ReleaseMarch 18 (2024-03-18) –
June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)
Related
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (South Korea)

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim is a Philippine television drama romantic comedy series loosely based on the 2018 South Korean television drama series of the same title. It stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino. The series aired on Viu from March 18 to June 12, 2024. [1]

Contents

Premise

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.

Cast and characters

Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date [lower-alpha 1]
1"Beauty and the Boss"March 18, 2024 (2024-03-18)
Amid a busy event, Kim Liwanag stands out as a reliable secretary who is in control of everything. When an unforeseen problem ensues, Kim wastes no time and springs into action before her narcissistic boss arrives. Later, Kim makes a tough decision.
2"The Boss’s Proposal"March 18, 2024 (2024-03-18)
Brandon presents various offers in an attempt to prevent Kim from leaving her post, but to no avail. Soon, however, he makes a shocking proposal as his secretary makes up a reason behind her resignation.
3"Someone Like Kim"March 18, 2024 (2024-03-18)
The recruitment process for Kim’s replacement kicks off, yet Brandon remains puzzled by his secretary‘s unwavering determination to leave. Getting wind of an investor’s move to get Kim behind his back, Brandon starts to question her loyalty.
4"Are You Kara-OK"March 25, 2024 (2024-03-25)
Awkwardness hangs between Brandon and Kim as both of them expect an apology from each other following their heated exchange. Noticing that his secretary is avoiding him, Brandon joins Kim and his staff’s night out unannounced.
5"The Pursuit of Kim’s Happiness"March 26, 2024 (2024-03-26)
A weird survey from the HR Department sends the office into a frenzy. Later, Kim agrees to attend a blind date set up by her sister, but an emergency meeting foils her plan.
6"Can't Hardly Date"March 27, 2024 (2024-03-27)
Brandon's brother is coming home but that seems to trigger a traumatic experience from his childhood. Meanwhile, Secretary Kim finally went on a date with a college friend, and when Brandon find out he went on searching for her.
7"The Games We Play"April 1, 2024 (2024-04-01)
Kim Marie's unconscious mistake triggers Brandon's past trauma. Envious of a colleague forming a bond with Kim during the company sports fest, Brandon decides to participate in the games, much to the employees' surprise.
8"The Pairing Trap"April 2, 2024 (2024-04-02)
Kim starts to entertain her sister's theory about Brandon's traumatic childhood after tending to her boss' sprained ankle. The next day, a crisis about their company's event leads Brandon to challenge Kim and her team with an impossible task.
9"Hello, Morpheus..."April 3, 2024 (2024-04-03)
Prime Alpha's big event is just around the corner, and the staff have yet to find a keynote speaker. Thankfully, Kim finds the perfect match through her favorite author, the reclusive Morpheus. Brandon receives an unwelcome visitor at his office.
10"My Brother's Keeper"April 8, 2024 (2024-04-08)
Felix becomes upset with Kim for investigating her past abduction without his knowledge. Kim manages to convince Brandon to have dinner with his family, but the supposedly happy reunion turns sour when Brandon and Cyrus end up in a fight.
11"Brandon M. Confused"April 9, 2024 (2024-04-09)
After finding themselves in a compromising situation, Brandon makes an excuse to lighten things up. While this incident opens new and confusing feelings for Kim, Brandon indirectly consults Philip for his next moves.
12"First Date?"April 10, 2024 (2024-04-10)
Acting on his mother's advice, Cyrus sets up a meeting with Kim as Morpheus. However, Kim declines his invitation as she is scheduled to have dinner date with Brandon. While trying out different dresses, Kim accidentally calls her boss.
13"Morphing Time"April 15, 2024 (2024-04-15)
After their disastrous encounter with Cyrus, both Brandon and Kim refuse to apologize and give each other a cold shoulder at work the next day. Kim Marie enlists Steph's help to confirm her hunch about Roni.
14"Hard to Say I'm Sorry"April 16, 2024 (2024-04-16)
Brandon's stubbornness prevents him from apologizing to his secretary. Cyrus, on the contrary, surprises Kim with an immediate apology. As Kim learns Cyrus' past after an unexpected heart-to-heart talk, she also starts to understand Brandon better.
15"Push and Pull"April 17, 2024 (2024-04-17)
Following a misunderstanding, Brandon tags along with Kim in hopes of making up with her. On the other hand, Kim Marie spots a familiar face while looking for an affordable flat to rent.
16"Finding Ninja Boy"April 22, 2024 (2024-04-22)
Thanks to Troy's journalistic skills, Kim discovers Ninja Boy is one of the Castillo brothers. To verify her hunch, Kim probes into Brandon's past. Aside from her, however, Troy is also eager to uncover the truth for personal reasons.
17"A Talk to Remember"April 23, 2024 (2024-04-23)
Romantic tensions rise between Kim and Brandon as she is convinced that her boss and Ninja Boy are the same person. Unsure of how to make him remember, Kim calls out to Brandon as Ninja Boy, only to later find out that her hunch is wrong.
18"Torn Between Two Brothers"April 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
Brandon grows troubled when Kim informs him that she finally found Ninja Boy, and he is none other than Cyrus. To make matters worse, his concern heightens when he spots his secretary meeting up with his brother.
19"The Great Wall of BMC"April 29, 2024 (2024-04-29)
Cyrus and Brandon agree to resolve their issue the same way they used to—through a game. If Brandon wins, Cyrus will leave him alone for good. The brothers later settle on a wall climbing race, leaving Kim extremely worried.
20"Check the Label"April 30, 2024 (2024-04-30)
Cyrus starts to see Kim in a different light when they visit the crime scene of the kidnapping incident. Driven by jealousy and frustration, Brandon makes brazen moves to take his and Kim's relationship to the next level.
21"The Party Crashers"May 1, 2024 (2024-05-01)
With Brandon in attendance, Kim's despedida party turns into a work-related open forum. During the team building activity, Brandon utilizes his negotiation skills to ensure that he is paired with Kim and gets some alone time with her.
22"Other Half of Me"May 6, 2024 (2024-05-06)
New romances blossom among the Prime Alpha employees. Elsewhere, while stuck in the rain, Brandon asks Kim about her trauma and advises her against dwelling on the past. Meanwhile, Cyrus gets to spend time with his parents.
23"This is Where I Kiss You"May 7, 2024 (2024-05-07)
Both Kim and Brandon excitedly prepared for their dinner date at the latter's place. However, Brandon's claim to perfection is swiftly debunked when he finds himself amidst a kitchen catastrophe. Cyrus confronts Troy to issue a warning.
24"One Fine Date"May 8, 2024 (2024-05-08)
Brandon's jealousy intensifies upon learning from Carlota that his brother may be falling in love with Kim. Cyrus, on the other hand, decides to finally confess his feelings.
25"Idea Ex Marks the Spot"May 13, 2024 (2024-05-13)
Brandon mulls revealing the truth about Ninja Boy to Kim. As the Castillos' most kept secret gets exposed during the company event where Cyrus is a speaker, Kim finds the courage to confess her true feelings to her boss.
26"Kiss You Later"May 14, 2024 (2024-05-14)
Brandon and Kim's deep feelings for each other erupt in a passionate kiss, marking the beginning of their new relationship. Kim and the Castillos discover the person responsible for the malicious questions thrown at Cyrus during the event.
27"Secret Romance"May 15, 2024 (2024-05-15)
As Brandon struggles to hide his love for his girlfriend, Kim sets boundaries to keep their relationship a secret from their colleagues. Carlota grows curious about Kim's boyfriend after learning the news from Cyrus.
28"It's Complicated"May 20, 2024 (2024-05-20)
Despite Kim's effort to keep her relationship status a secret, her sisters rush to her side to have some serious talk about Brandon. Meanwhile, Kim Marie finally moves into her new place, only to be ruined by Roni's mistake.
29"Ninja Boy-friend?"May 21, 2024 (2024-05-21)
Kim's suspicion that Brandon and Ninja Boy are one and the same strengthens upon seeing her boyfriend's old photos. Brandon, on the other hand, realizes that he needs to win the Liwanag family over as he accompanies a heartbroken Philip.
30"Meet the Fam"May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)
Roni is forced to hide when Kim Marie's coworkers arrive to surprise her. Kim brim with Joy when Brandon bonds with her family. Her happiness, however, is cut short when images of her traumatic past resurface during the presentation for Mr. Park.
31"It's All Coming Back to Her Now"May 27, 2024 (2024-05-27)
Brandon is forced to come clean with Kim as his secretary's memory from the past comes to haunt her. Unbeknownst to the Prime Alpha vice chairman, a much bigger challenge awaits.
32"Second Chances"May 28, 2024 (2024-05-28)
Carlota tried to make Felix understand Brandon's reason for lying to his daughter. Cyrus, on the other hand, talks about the traumatic story behind his essay as he bridges the gap between Kim and his brother.
33"Know You're Trouble, Trouble! Trouble!"May 29, 2024 (2024-05-29)
Robert and Carlota learn that Cyrus is planning to go back to Berlin. Brandon calls for a meeting to solve a costly shipment issue before it reaches the Parks, unaware that Daniel is already aware of the fiasco.
34"Buttons Up! (or Down?)"June 3, 2024 (2024-06-03)
Brandon gets heartbroken after overhearing Kim deny that they are in a relationship. While unwinding with Philip, the CEO begins to question his decision to stick to his principles as his company faces a crisis.
35"When Two Become One"June 4, 2024 (2024-06-04)
While Brandon asks for Robert's assistance in solving Prime Alpha's problem, Kim learns about Cyrus' plan to leave for Germany. Troy finds out Carlota's secret while interviewing a family member of Brandon's kidnapper.
36"Rumor Has It"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)
Chaos erupts at Prime Alpha when Kim gets accused of seducing Brandon for promotion. Meanwhile, Brandon turns to Philip for guidance as his secretary continues to ignore his marriage proposal.
37"The One Ring to Woo Them All"June 10, 2024 (2024-06-10)
Brandon goes ring shopping with Philip after getting the blessing of Kim's family. Amid a minor hitch in the vice president's plan, a perfect opportunity arises that would set the stage for a life-changing surprise for Kim.
38"The Past and the Furious"June 11, 2024 (2024-06-11)
A promising career opportunity abroad knocks on Kim's door, leaving Brandon anxious. Recognizing her fiancé's struggle with his past trauma, Kim enlists Cyrus' help in encouraging Brandon to confront his demons.
39"A Kim-Possible Wedding"June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)
Kim agrees to marry Brandon before relocating to Korea, opting for an intimate wedding that can be organized easily considering the time constraint. However, problems begin to pop-up when their families get involved in the planning process.
40"30-Day Notice to Forever"June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)
An unfortunate incident pushes Kim over the edge, prompting her to reassess her readiness for marriage with her former boss. With Cyrus' help, Brandon orchestrates one final surprise to reaffirm his love and commitment to his bride-to-be.

Production

The series was announced on November 21, 2023. [6] [7]

According to earlier reports, Jake Ejercito was originally cast in the lead role, but was later removed from the project. ABS-CBN tapped Paulo Avelino to play the role previously given to Ejercito. [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Release

The series was released on Viu on March 18, 2024. The first three episodes was available for free users while the two advanced episodes was available for premium users. It is also available on iWantTFC through the United States and Canada. [13]

On its second week, all the episodes would be released three times weekly and one episode per day from Monday to Wednesday.

Soundtrack

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Original Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedApril 5, 2024 (2024-04-05)
Genre Various
Label Star Music

The official soundtrack of the series was released on April 5, 2024. [14]

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? (Original Soundtrack)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Uuwian"JL Toreliza of BGYO 4:21
2."Ikaw Sana Siya" Angela Ken 3:45
3."Here With You" BINI [lower-alpha 2] 3:32
4."Mr. Right" Angeline Quinto 3:28
5."To Be With You"Kim Won Shik3:34
6."Figure You Out"Joey Ynion4:10
7."Lagi" BINI 4:16
8."Kapag Ako'y Nagmahal" Jolina Magdangal 4:18
9."Heto Ako" Kaori Oinuma 2:50
10."Uuwian - Reprise" BGYO 4:21

Reception

The series became the top-one most-watched series on Viu after its premiere, with the streaming platform becoming the top application in Apple App Store as a result of the show's success. [15]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef
2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Adaptation of an Existing Format (Fiction)What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?Won
(National Winner)		 [16]
Asian Television Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Kim Chiu Nominated [17]
Best Theme SongTo Be With You(by Kim Won Shik)

Notes

  1. ↑ Advanced episodes release every Monday to Wednesday starting from episodes 4 and 5, and available for premium users.
  2. ↑ "Here With You" is performed by Gwen Apuli and Maloi Ricalde of BINI

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