K-Drama Rewind, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim: A frothy, flawed romcom with Park Seo-joon and Park Min-Young

When Park Seo-joon's arrogant CEO persona was turned upside down, his secretary, Park Min-Young, decided to leave after a decade. The secretary had long been at his beck and call, managing his wardrobe, appointments and even handling his dating life. However, her departure wasn't the catalyst that made Park Seo-joon realize his feelings for her. In fact, he had harbored these emotions for her all along, stemming from a shared painful childhood memory.

This Korean romance drama offers a light-hearted, enjoyable viewing experience with its charming leads, Kim Seo-joon and Park Min-Young. The storyline revolves around their blossoming romance, sprinkled with a touch of childhood trauma and a hint of kidnapping. The characters, Park Seo-joon and Park Min-Young, share an undeniable chemistry, making it easy to get lost in their dashing romance.

As the narrative unfolds, Kim Mi-so, played by Park Min-Young, grapples with her traumatic past that might or might not be connected to Young-joon's brother. The brother, Lee Sung-heon, portrayed by Lee Taehwan, has his own share of guilt and trauma - he had felt responsible for his brother's kidnapping and attempted to absolve his guilt by pretending to be his brother.

Despite the show's attempts to delve into the complexities of guilt and its impact on relationships, the plot is quickly resolved. The narrative then returns to the heartwarming and romantic elements, as the leads put their past behind them and move on to a brighter future.

While the show does not lack its clichés - the chatty, gossipy friends, the countryside sisters, the motherly figure, and the shady male friend - these are part and parcel of the quintessential K-Drama office romance. The sweetness of the relationship between Kim Mi-so and Young-joon is undeniable, but it does come at the cost of some of the character development that could have been explored further.

One significant aspect that leaves a sour taste in the mouth of viewers is Kim Mi-so's decision at the end of the show. Instead of pursuing her own dreams and aspirations, she chooses to remain a secretary and "always be by his side." This decision is particularly jarring, as it diminishes the strong personality Kim Mi-so had shown throughout the series.