What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (Philippine TV series) explained
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim is a Philippine romantic comedy television 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]
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
- Jake Cuenca as Cyrus "Morpheus" Castillo[3]
- Janice de Belen as Carlota Castillo[4]
- Romnick Sarmenta as Felix Liwanag
- Franco Laurel as Robert Castillo
- Angeline Quinto as Sarah Angeles
- Pepe Herrera as Philip Alvarez
- Yves Flores as Jordan "Jordy" Agoncillo
- Gillian Vicencio as Stephanie "Steph" Roxas
- Kaori Oinuma as Kim Marie Flores
- JC Alcantara as Ronald "Roni" Ramos
- Cai Cortez as Klarisse "Kla" Liwanag
- Kat Galang as Katrina "Kat" Liwanag
- Phi Palmos as Walter Ignacio
- Brian Sy as Baldonado "Baldo" Aguinaldo
- Race Matias as Troy
- Kim Won-shik as Daniel Park[5]
- Guest cast
- Sharmaine Suarez as Mrs. Liwanag
- Chastity Claire Dizon as young Kim
- Stanley Abuloc as young Brandon
- Benedict Lao as young Cyrus
- Sachzna Laparan as Jessy Manuel
- Raul Montesa as Dr. Villa
- Froilan Manto as Greg
- Rayden Gracie Co
- Alireza Libre
- Ricci Chan
- Stanley Abuloc
- Reign Parani as applicant
- Sam Samarita as applicant
- Bart Guingona as Brandon's doctor/therapist
- Olive Isidro as teacher of Castillo brothers
- Via Antonio as Jane
- Abi Kassem as Maya
- Heidi Arima
- Ricci Chan as Iñigo Castro
- Anna Luna as Laura
- Kate Alejandrino as Dina Mallari
- Mary Joy Apostol as Gladys Mallari
- Tootsy Angara as Pauline Dacanay
- Gail Banawis as Prime Alpha employee
- Nickea Covar as Prime Alpha employee
- Victoria Roxas as Prime Alpha employee
- Aya Fernandez as Dawn Punzalan
- Mimi Marquez wedding gown designer
- Laziz Rustamov
- Dr. Vicki Belo
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 were available for free users, while the two advanced episodes were available for premium users. It is also available on iWantTFC through the United States and Canada.[13]
On its second week, all 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 |
| Type: | soundtrack |
| Artist: | Various artists |
| Genre: | Various |
| Label: | Star Music |
The official soundtrack of the series was released on April 5, 2024.[14]
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
Notes and References
- Web site: 21 November 2023 . Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino to star in PH adaptation of 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim' . ABS-CBN News.
- Web site: Paulo Avelino, Kim Chiu grateful for 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim'. ABS-CBN News. 21 November 2023.
- News: Pasajol . Anne . March 7, 2024 . Jake Cuenca among cast of ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’ PH adaptation . Inquirer.Net.
- Web site: Janice de Belen, Romnick Sarmenta join cast of 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim'. ABS-CBN News. 25 November 2023.
- News: February 26, 2024 . Kim Won Shik arrives in Manila . Daily Tribune.
- Web site: Paulo Avelino, Kim Chiu to star in PH adaptation of K-drama ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?’. https://web.archive.org/web/20231227222938/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/11/21/paulo-avelino-kim-chiu-whats-wrong-with-secretary-kim.html. dead. December 27, 2023. CNN Philippines. 21 November 2023.
- Web site: ABS-CBN forges 3rd partnership with Viu. James A. Loyola. Manila Bulletin. 21 November 2023.
- Web site: Kim ‘aagawin’ ni Jake kay Xian. Abante Tonite. Abante. 19 July 2023.
- Web site: Xian dapat kabahan? Ejercito-Chiu bagong love team. Byx Almacen. Abante. 25 September 2023.
- Web site: Kim at Jake, bibida sa adaptation ng K-drama na What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim. Salve V. Asis. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 16 November 2023.
- Web site: Jake Ejercito Replaced By Paulo As Kim’s ‘WWWSK’ Leading Man?. Jhen G. Lim. philnews.ph. 21 November 2023.
- Web site: Jake tsinugi dahil mas bagay si Paulo kay Kim. Byx Almacen. Abante. 22 November 2023.
- News: March 19, 2024 . Kim and Paulo’s “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” to Stream via iWantTFC in the U.S. and Canada . abs-cbn.com .
- News: April 5, 2024 . PH's 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim' releases OST . ABS-CBN News.
- News: March 19, 2024 . Kim Chiu thankful after her show gets Viu on top of app charts . ABS-CBN News.
- News: Felipe . MJ . September 26, 2024 . ABS-CBN bags 8 national winners from 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards . ABS-CBN News.
- News: October 15, 2024 . Kim Chiu nominated for Best Actress at Asian Television Awards 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
- News: Magno Ranara . John Patrick . December 4, 2024 . Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino’s 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim' wins Best Theme Song at Asian Television Awards 2024 . Philippine Star Life.
