Men will find this drama difficult
Currently in episode 7. Why does the writer force the ML to follow the FL around like a unwanted stray? She clearly doesn’t like him, never wants him around and only scowls at him, whether in the office or out. It makes the male lead look like a pussy. It just appears that the writer is a woman that wants to demean the ML and to have him fawn over the FL. The writer gives the ML no respect for himself and the FL always shows it with her constant hatred and glares for him. This is difficult for a man to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
Very cute romcom
Like Love in the Moonlight, I'm putting this on hold. The plot is not very original, but the execution of it is quite fresh - the funny sound effects, the superb acting... This show is really cute and the first few episodes are hilarious. I laughed a lot. But once again, once the romance plot begins in earnest, it gets kind of boring to watch coz it gets very predictable and I didn't really feel like the two leads had a lot of chemistry. I actually ended up being more interested in all the non-romance scenes among all the side characters. The side characters are all really funny and endearing. Also, I really liked what the two leads did with their roles.Was this review helpful to you?
I usually complete a drama before commenting. Somehow this drama did not get me... I watched only 6 episodes and got so bored to death with a typical lala land romance and felt didn't want to continue it so I decide to drop the series without even to curious about the next remaining episodes.
The humor in the series was entertaining but there is nothing to gain and the story seems so dull and only a common love story. Not sure why this drama has high ratings. Sadly this is not my cup of tea :(
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literally on the 4th episode and can't get pass it
first of all, I am so disappointed. I started this drama thinking it'd be interesting and nice but I was so disappointed. I was on the verge to drop the drama so bad after episode 2.So I read some of the reviews that were spoiler-free and I agree with some of them. I feel like they are just dragging it at this point. I don't think there's any chemistry between the female lead and the male lead. I had such a hard time watching the episodes after episode 3. Not gonna lie, the first 2-3 episodes were interesting, then I just felt like they're dragging the story. as I read some of the reviews, I figured out I should probably drop this drama because I don't find anything interesting other than the male lead just going around 24/7 to find out why the female lead quit her job. this is the simplest summary I came up with. this guy's secretary quits her job suddenly after working for 9 years and the guy wants to know why she quit so he tries to do everything to bring her back basically and they end up falling in love/getting to know each other more during that time.
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eu amei bastante desse k-drama. achei coeso e até divertido
eu amei o k-drama.talvez por não ter familiaridade com a protagonista (foi meu 2° dorama) não gostei tanto da atuação da diva.
porém, o roteiro da estória é realmente bom. quase não tem furos e amei o protagonista.
em tese, é um dorama bem legal, engraçado, obviamente tem uns toques de realidades em diversos momentos, mas nada que estrague a trama.
achei ele bem conciso e interessante, portanto recomendo pra quem quer se distrair e se entreter com um drama bem legal e divertido.
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The drama that got me into kdramas!
What's wrong with secretary Kim one of my first kdramas. I loved everything about this kdrama and the chemistry between the 2 main leads is not describable. They're married in my head to be honest. But I definitely recommend this kdrama if you are a beginner because the plot if really good. And if you like this kdrama and are trying to find something similar to this than business proposal or crazy love. Is kinda similar I hope you enjoy watching this kdrama as much as I did!Was this review helpful to you?
I get that this story has a lot of secrets that will be revealed "in due time," but beyond that teasing intrigue there is almost nothing else going for this drama. The progression of the romance is weak and unbelievable. The rationale behind the VP's behavior doesn't make sense. I mean, you're together for 9 years and then all of the sudden, let me act a lovesick fool around you. There's nothing gradual with how things are progressing and honestly the romance is taking up too much of the story time. I'm only hanging in there because Park Seo Joon is bae.
I'm skipping over everything else. Will update as the series progresses...if I even make it to the end.
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Cliched and predictable
Couldn't watch after the second episode. Everything was too predictable and cliched while some aspects were too farfetched to believe. Logically speaking, the eponymous secretary Kim went into the job for the money so why wouldn't she honestly consider her boss's generous offer, which included a house, to retain her? The excuses were too forced and fake and I just couldn't put myself through this boring BS fest. Oh, and it was annoying having to be subjected to the male lead's showering body a lot. It objectified him just like showing flesh on an unnecessarily scantily clad woman would objectify the woman. You know this show is shallow when they'd use this device to fish for views, and you know it's an artificial device when it added nothing to the storyline.Was this review helpful to you?
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Can't stand narcisstic boss and doormat secretary
There were so many rave reviews about What's Wrong with Secretary Kim. I had never watched Park Seo Joon's dramas so this was my first. I also watched it for Chansung because I liked him in My Holo Love.I gave up What's Wrong with Secretary Kim after episode 3. If you are looking for boss-secretary romance drama, go watch 'The Secret Life of My Secretary'.
What I liked:
1) Supporting cast - Many wonderful actors and actresses in this drama e.g. Pyo Ye Jin, Kang Ki Young, Chansung, Hwang Bo Ra (she was captivating)
What I dislike:
1) Male lead characterisation - I couldn't stand his narcistic personality and arrogant attitude. So self-absorbed.
2) Female lead characterisation - She was a doormat. I don't understand why was she still in touch with her ex-boss after resignation. If she was required to train new secretary, then she should just handle training and not give in to boss's work demands.
3) Childhood connectrion trope - Why was this trope used when the trio had not even maintained friendship as they grew older?
4) Romance - I feel like Park Minyoung was wrongfully cast for this series. I couldn't see any "romantic sparks" between her and Park Seo Joon.
Favourite scene
The only memorable scene from the 3 episodes that I watched was the sports day.
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Since I was a fan of Kpop for long time, but this is my first time get into k-drama as usually, I always listen to the songs from many kpop groups, but I was falling in love with this drama very quickly. Thanks allkpop for posting the article about bts v sent coffee truck for park seo-joon, that’s the main reason I can watch this beautiful drama...
I wish the ending would be better if park minyoung chooses her boss over lee tae hwan
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Did not pique any interest in me in any way
The synopsis didn't sound promising: Can 9 years of nothing develop into something more? More than what, sounds the first question. Hundred times zero is still zero... Still, I tried 1 episode of this.About the secretary from this drama's title, whom the ML keeps for 9 years: First time she showed up, I realized it was Kim Na Na. From 'City Hunter'. Don't remember the actual actress' name... About 32 years old, now. Actually older than the lead guy. No wonder that she no longer wants to be all work no play. "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim"? She'd probably like to have a life, now.
Now, we are shown she's such kind of a personal assistant who personally selects a necktie for the guy every morning, and puts it on him, too (that looks kinda husband-and-wifey:) At the beginning, we watch one of those mornings. He seems to be active in being pleased with himself. My, after 9 years, she must be TIRED with him. Yet she never loses her polite smile no matter what he says, and overall seems extremely well adjusted to his ways and never fails to meet his expectations. Her behavior is absolutely flawless, you have to admire her. After first 15 minutes of the runtime, she informs him of her decision to quit.
I must say that as an viewer, I was not even looking forward a possible romance, here. Both ML and FL were of age when most people are already married and/or have a kid, and neither of them was my type so much that I'd be particularly keen on watching their office romance. Actually, the only cast member I was pleased to see was Kang Ki Young, whom I remembered from his previous funny roles. He indeed brings funny moments in here. Else, the first episode consists mainly of the ML trying to find the reason why his secretary wants to leave. In the end, she tells him the truth: something I wrote in my 2nd paragraph. Nothing's wrong with her in the slightest. But, what's up with the boss?:) To be continued...
Episode 2: Kang Ki Young keeps to amuse me and after all, even ML amuses me. It's good that he's such a narcissist. It's funny. Also, he's actually secluded in that, with his secretary being the only woman close to him (he also has some kind of phobia preventing him from skinship with women). Oddly enough, his total self-conceit actually gives him some kind of innocence. It's good that the writer thought of such story, else his interest in bland, couple years older woman would not look believable. Episode 2, secretary Kim is already training her successor. We watch her early flashback when she was a newbie herself. In other words, when she was still human. She had to turn into stone to serve him with such perfection all those years. She in fact would have quit immediatelly, had she not needed to pay off some family debt... Now with that debt finally gone, it is high time for her to become alive again, to LIVE her life, before she's too old for it... Her boss, on the other hand, is in state of barely covered panic, upon losing all the safety & convenience she provides. So, when hearing that she'd like to marry, he proposes to her. When hearing (from his subordinate/only friend) it's needed from him to date her first, he tries to somehow court her. When the whole office goes out for a drink (which itself is questionable: who needs to see their coworker's ugly side when drunk?) he joins, to everyone's poorly covered dismay. During the party, he tries to accommodate secretary Kim clumsily, while everyone around keeps getting drunk. I wondered whether she'll get drunk too, and plainly tell him that she had to sacrifice her best years to him, and how much she now wants to be free from his slavery. She stays sober, though. Merely asks him why did he do everything he usually does not, that night. His response is like it's confirming that he lives on a different planet from her. She learned to cope with that well in work-related matters. But what to do now when he means to get personal? Maybe, it would be better had she got drunk. Instead, they text each other like a pair of teenagers... Resulting in next morning, he addresses her personal rebuke as work-related. He does not understand that she meant those traits unacceptable for her boyfriend to have, not for her boss. Then he tells HER to refrain from speaking of personal matters at work, LOL. Ugh... Anyone wanna date their boss? I'd say it's generally irksome with any personality or situation. Thank god for all these far-fetched drama elements which actually make it somehow bearable. The bottom line of this episode: We were given a couple of hints in the flashbacks. First, when she yelled back at him, he actually responded with respect. Second, she was the one first offering to tie his necktie. He didn't require it from the new secretary...
Episode 3: The boss is trying to be all romantic and takes his chosen one on a date according to her preferences. Turns out, secretary Kim has a totally childish taste (riding a merry-go-round, watching fireworks, receiving stuffed animal) which isn't a good fit neither with the character nor with the 32 year old portraying actress. She doesn't look the same like in 'City Hunter' anymore... Also, that ponytail she keeps wearing at work, it looks like fake hair. Same for Park Seo Joon, he looked cute in 2 years earlier 'Witch's Romance', interesting what difference can 2 years make. His looks remind me of a porcelain doll. Nice, but not very manly... Overall, looking at the main couple, we can see two people who already started aging. So, they don't have that much time for nonsense.
Episode 4: Getting bored... Don't really care whether these two would start to date. Putting this on hold.
Episode 5: After putting the show on ice for 3 months, I watched episodes 4 & 5. And... This show just does not stir any interest in me in any way.
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