---
title: "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/what-s-wrong-with-secretary-kim-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 79434
imdb_id: "tt8242904"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 714
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/what-s-wrong-with-secretary-kim-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim" revolves around the life of Lee Young-joon, the vice-president of a company run by his family. He is described as smart, rich, and handsome but also arrogant. Lee Young-joon's secretary, Kim Mi-so, has worked for him for years and is perfect for her role. However, Kim Mi-so decides to quit her job, which sets off a chain of events. The series is classified as a comedy and drama, and it stars Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young in the lead roles.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A narcissistic vice-president faces a crisis when his highly capable secretary suddenly decides to resign."

### Why Watch
- engaging character dynamics
- polished production quality

### Caveats & Content Note
- predictable romantic tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a lighthearted romantic comedy suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, comedic, professional, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Rakuten Viki | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Rakuten Viki | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 16
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 13 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Park Joon-hwa
- **Networks / Studios**: tvN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Park Seo-jun** as *Lee Young-joon*
- **Park Min-young** as *Kim Mi-so*
- **Lee Tae-hwan** as *Lee Sung-yeon*
- **Pyo Ye-jin** as *Kim Ji-a*
- **Kim Hye-ok** as *Madame Choi*
- **Kim Byeong-ok** as *CEO Lee*
- **Kang Ki-young** as *Park Yoo-sik*
- **Kang Hong-suk** as *Yang Cheol*
- **Hwang Chan-sung** as *Go Gwi-nam*
- **Kim Ye-won** as *Seol Ma-eum*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows the professional and personal relationship between an arrogant vice-president and his long-time secretary.

### Q: When was the show released?
The series was released in 2018.

### Q: Does the secretary quit?
Yes, the story begins when Kim Mi-So decides to resign from her position.

### Q: What is the protagonist like?
Lee Young-Joon is a wealthy, intelligent, and handsome man who is also described as arrogant.

### Q: Is this a workplace drama?
Yes, the series centers on the dynamic between a boss and his secretary within a large company.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [What's Wrong with Secretary Kim — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/79434)
- [What's Wrong with Secretary Kim](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What's_Wrong_with_Secretary_Kim)
- [What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018) - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/27885-why-secretary-kim)
- [What's Wrong with Secretary Kim - Série 2018 - AdoroCinema](https://www.adorocinema.com/series/serie-30061/)
- [مسلسل - What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? - 2018 طاقم العمل، فيدي…](https://elcinema.com/work/2068205/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*