Why I Think What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim is Phenomenal

I’ve only been watching K-Dramas for a few months, but this one in particular still remains as one of my favorites.

Here are three reasons why I think What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim is amazing!

Romance and Chemistry

• No one can deny the insane chemistry the two lead actors had with one another, even leading to dating rumors IRL which proved to be not true, unfortunately. This can easily be seen by just the way the two look at each other, and by those kissing scenes, which have to be some of the most intense in K-Drama history. Seriously, it didn’t even look like they were acting anymore during those scenes.

• Secondly, you have to give props to the scriptwriters, editors, and especially the two leads, for that magnificent performance. The two had their fair share of heart-fluttering moments, from Lee Young-joon trying to win her heart to the time they spent as a couple. If there was a series I’d want to see a final final episode of, it’d be this show. Just to see what has happened since the finale and their marriage, that would be nice.

Plot

• Some may find a certain subplot unnecessary and cliché, but I didn’t mind. I believe that the plots of the show were excellently interwoven with one another. From the main romance, to the flashbacks, to the subplot of the coworkers, this show never failed to make it work seamlessly.

Comedy

• This show is HILARIOUS, and there are several characters to thank for that. Director Park is a hilariously great character, playing as the sidekick to the ML. Park Seo-joon is also incredibly funny in his role, as we’ve seen displayed in Fight For My Way, giving the right facial expressions and using his impeccable comedic timing to his advantage.

• This was Park Min-young’s first role in a romantic comedy, and she delivered great. She was more of the “straight man” to PSJ’s character but had her fair share of funny moments as well,

I’d give the show a 9.5/10, with the unnecessary drama towards the end of the show being a downside for me.

SPOILERS

I also didn’t like that Kim Mi-so wasn’t helping prepare the wedding as much as Young-joon did, and it seemed pretty uncharacteristic of her to do so.

OTHER NOTES

I actually wrote a longer article about this on my WordPress, check it out only if you want to. I’m not forcing y’all to do so. Check out the link below in the spoilers.

https://livefromcourtside.wordpress.com/2020/05/01/k-drama-review-whats-wrong-with-secretary-kim-2018/

EDIT: Looking at the comments, I do think it’s important to preface that this show is lighthearted, very unrealistic and exaggerated. Some plot points don’t make sense if you think about how realistic it is, but it makes their journey better IMO :)