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kkdramalover23
1 people found this review helpful
Jun 6, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5
If you're new to dramas I think this one is a great start for you. This drama contains all the feels. Humor, trauma, unconventional love story, office romance, steamy make-out scenes, a head over heels male lead, jealousy, family drama, and overall just a great mix. The leads chemistry in this drama had me convinced they actually loved eachother in real life.. This cast played their roles perfectly and the plot was really good. This one is in my top drama lists because I thoroughly enjoyed watching it!!
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annediverson
1 people found this review helpful
Jul 18, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Most favorite RomCom

At first i was hesitant to watch this series i just saw this series in a group wherein they recommend it to other kdrama fans i always encounter this title in wherever someone ask for kdrama recommendation,i was just curious back then so y not give it a try, yes at first im thinking that it kinda boring or some common romance stories but after watching the episode one i can't stop but i feel i want more.. Hahaha im so excited in every episodes theres no boring episodes in this series and the chemistry of omy and psj exploded the whole series like you want to fall inlove again and again..this series is a must watch you will never regred every tik of the clock watching it hahaha

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AGE
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 27, 2018
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.5
This drama is highly enjoyable despite the overused story of Kdrama about chaebol falling in love with someone who is not rich. Well, the difference is there are no snobbish and irritating rich parents, no villains to give you a heart attack, instead, its a solid drama on its own with humor and story to follow.

I like the chemistry of the two leads, they look good together and both maintain with certain charm throughout the show. It’s fun to watch Park Seo-Joon as a narcissistic character but who is naive about dating and love. I couldn’t imagine anyone else but him for this drama. Park Min-Young is quite impressive too, she just nailed her character as a secretary who is ideal and professional but struggling to enjoy her own personal life.

I recognize also the other side characters who liven up the atmosphere. Some of them are quirky, weird and yet it serves good support to the show to be a comedy relief.

Story-wise, I disagree with what other people said that it was dragging. I find the pacing fast and a balance from lighter to dark without overshadowing the funny sides until they wrap up it nicely.

Yes, it was predictable after the first few episodes and regardless of the plot that wasn’t grand enough to ponder, I still enjoy this one. I never got bored of this show, definitely worth fun to watch.

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ihatebirds
1 people found this review helpful
Jan 7, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 10
I really liked this one it was really good, all the characters were quite interesting and even the side characters and stories were really cute. I think their romanced developed really well, especially with him finding out he liked her. I also think that although they definitely could’ve gone down the route of staying on the last backstory for much longer than they had, they didn’t. For me, it was the perfect amount of drama and balanced out overall cuteness. If they had gone down the route of staying on the drama for copious amounts of time that would’ve been difficult to watch, particularly because what happens to them was actually quite serious and what he experienced was indeed quite dark.

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Dropped 9/16
Nyah
1 people found this review helpful
Nov 20, 2019
9 of 16 episodes seen
Dropped 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 2.0

Don't expect much

It was fun at first, give me curious why secretary Kim has to quit her job. Her boss act like a Narcissus that I seem funny but after watch more episode it so light, the plot is easy to guest that the male lead is a rich guy and bad memories when he was kid and now he falls in love with his secretary and don't want to lose her but what he act toward her make me roll my eye, a lot of nonsense act, too predictable and so childish to be honest. The story telling make me bored and bored so I skip a LOT! and cannot finish this drama. Something doesn't feel right even supporting role. Unnatural and overacting is a word I gave to this drama.

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Dropped 6/16
jlai28
2 people found this review helpful
Jun 7, 2022
6 of 16 episodes seen
Dropped 0
Overall 4.0
Story 3.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Overrated!

Unfortunately, I stopped watching Secretary Kim in the middle of episode 6. Between the two similar dramas, I much prefer Business Proposal which was much funnier and faster paced. I didn't feel the chemistry between the two leads and story development was slow. Since there were no second leads in this drama, the whole drama needs the main leads characters to really develop.

I tend not to be able to relate to the rich guy/poor girl relationship. Can't imagine to be able to reserve the entire amusement park to woo a date.

The drama would be better if the drama just starts with Secretary Kim quit the company and the male lead tried to win her back. This kind of boss/employee romance can be considered sexual harassment nowadays.

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Dropped 9/16
itsmenina
1 people found this review helpful
Jun 16, 2022
9 of 16 episodes seen
Dropped 0
Overall 5.0
Story 2.5
Acting/Cast 2.5
Music 3.5
Rewatch Value 1.0

Meh. Overrated.

I don't understand why viewers liked this show. Aside from the Female Lead is pretty and her clothes look really good, there's nothing really there. The Male Lead is far from being a narcissist. It's just a typical boy hates girl romcom. I tried my best to finish the series but I had to drop it. Sorry but it was a waste if time trying to appreciate it.



For 500 characters requirement:

The series revolves around the narcissistic Lee Young Joon, the vice president of a company run by his family. He is very self-absorbed and thinks highly of himself, so much that he barely acknowledges the people around him. Lee Young Joon has a capable and patient secretary Kim Mi So who has remained by his side and worked diligently for 9 years without any romantic involvement. However, Mi So now wants to set her life & focus on herself so when she decides to resign from her job, hilarious misunderstandings ensue. After 9 years of their strictly-workplace relationship, can it now develop in something more?
(Source: AJ at MyDramaList)

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Dropped 6/16
zimzalaminho
2 people found this review helpful
Dec 27, 2019
6 of 16 episodes seen
Dropped 0
Overall 5.5
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 4.5
I hated this drama with all my self. I was shocked about how many good reviews this drama had, so I decided to give it a chance since it was everywhere on the internet. I wasn't able to see it after the 6th episode. The cast is really good. but the story is the same as many others (the rich lead, the beautiful woman, a lot of money and a dark past), nothing new or intriguing. With a similar cast, they would probably make a way better storyline than a bunch of yet seen things...
Absolutely, for me, isn't worth the time...



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icyskixs
0 people found this review helpful
Jan 26, 2021
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
If you like romantic comedies, you might like this drama. If you don't, don't even try to watch it.

The case is that I DO love romantic comedies and, maybe it's because I haven't watched that many kdramas and the cliches don't bother me that much, but I really enjoyed this.

It was fun, fluffy, cheesy, full of cliches and way over the top and I loved every single minute of it. The plot is really light and simple (even though they try to throw some "mystery" plot that isn't that mysterious), the acting is great, the chemistry between Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young is amazing (I love the bickering between their characters) and the whole cast have great comedic timing (Kang Ki Young really shines in that aspect).

As I said, I enjoyed it a lot and I had a smile on my face through the whole drama and I value that.
If you want to have a good time, enjoy some romance, laugh a little and not think too much: this is your drama. If you're looking for something that's not that... maybe look elsewhere.

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hardpliers
0 people found this review helpful
Jul 29, 2018
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
What's Wrong With Secretary Kim was such a sparkling gem during my free time this summer. I'd call this drama a "manga adaptation done right."

Maybe I'm a bit generous with the 10-star rating, but I loved this from the beginning to the end. I'm a huge fan of rom-coms and good stories, and even though the plot of this series is not that unique, I think the characters and the side stories made this drama so much more enjoyable. The story was also fast paced, just like in the original manhwa. Some parts were cheesy and predictable, but made the drama very cutesy and even more delightful. I gotta give it to the actors because without them this show wouldn't be the same. Just like in every drama that he stars in, Park Seo Joon steals the spotlight with his brilliant acting and overflowing handsomeness. Even Park Min Young was the star of this drama - such a beautiful actress, this was THE BEST ROLE for her to play. There were just so many brilliant scenes that I could rewatch again and again. I relive this drama by listening to the OST as well - the songs are mesmerizing and really catchy.

I'm extremely happy that I decided to watch this drama and I'm sure that you'll feel the same after completing it. I might just have to read the original comic book now too because I still can't get over it!

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gotte
0 people found this review helpful
Jun 23, 2022
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

sweet Rom com

going with with the genre this drama is completely sweet and smooth.
both ceo and his secretary characters are dealt with detailed flow.
like any other rom com drama major story ends with 12 episodes and gets streched till 16 episodes but the chemistry and setting will allow u to enjoy the drama till the end.
production value lead couple chemistry and ost are major highlights of this drama.
there is few lags in some episodes but u will not care about them if u know about genre setting so if u want to watch a light drama with romance and comedy with emotions in flow this drama will reach ur expectations.

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clamchowder
0 people found this review helpful
Aug 8, 2018
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim' is definitely the kind of drama you don't watch if you're looking for a fulfilling plot/story with proper suspense and climax. Instead, I found this drama to be highly relaxing -- I never once felt bored with the drama. Just as you start thinking that the story is becoming to serious/cringey/whatever, it switches over to talk about the other characters. The characters don't get very far in terms of character development -- the drama itself is a very simple rom-com, but I ended up falling in love with the main leads, as well as all the side characters! (Though, the older brother was a bit of a miscast, in my opinion -- it was probably the only time I felt un-engaged while watching) After finishing this drama, I get the same feeling I do when I finish reading something like a fairy tale -- things happen, things get solved, and they live happily ever after!

Rather than watching this for plot/character development/etc, I would suggest watching this with just a light heart -- enjoy the comedic and lovely moments between the characters, laugh at how extremely cringey some of the lines are, enjoy the great acting that Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young put on, look at all the pretty clothes PMY wears, and just smile!

The perfect drama for the summer!

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