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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim korean drama review
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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
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by seattleinsix
Aug 30, 2018
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
TL;DR – A lighthearted, fluffy romcom that will leave you tickled. No angst at all, great chemistry between the leads. Generally commendable story writing and plot with good pacing for most of the show. If you're looking for an easy-to-watch, satisfying and lighthearted romcom, would definitely recommend this.

I must say, this show would have been a lot less attractive if both leads weren't PMY and PSJ. Both main leads had really good acting and chemistry, and could carry both comedic scenes as well as the heavier, more emotional scenes in the show. The chemistry between the two leads was intense, and there was none of that awkwardness that we tend to see in other kdramas during intimate/kissing scenes (which frankly, often remind me of two wooden blocks being smooshed together). There was none of that in this drama, which is GREAT.

For a 16 ep drama, I felt the plot was pretty solid considering the level of depth and detail it went into. I know it's a mixed bag of reviews on the show's plot/storyline, but to me I felt the plot covered all things in a reasonable manner and didn't patronise the audiences in any way. The pacing of the show however, is a bit of a letdown - towards the end of the drama, the intensity dwindled and the pacing became so much slower, which led to the last few eps being quite underwhelming. That aside, the sub-plots were also a joy to watch, and I genuinely loved all the side characters. They were cute without being annoying/extra af.

The music didn't leave much of an impression on me except that I don't recall disliking any of it. Overall the editing was also good and not choppy, scene transitions were handled well (I didn't notice any major discrepancies). Would recommend for people who enjoy a good onscreen romance, and would also rewatch this drama myself, for some sunshine to get me through periods of drama dry spells.
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