{
  "id": 342083,
  "title": "K-Drama Rewind, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim: A frothy, flawed romcom with Park Seo-joon and Park Min-Young",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/k-drama-rewind-whats-wrong-with-secretary-kim-a-frothy-flawed-romcom",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-09T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/k-drama-rewind-whats-wrong-with-secretary-kim-a-frothy-flawed-romcom-with-park-seo-joon-and-park-min-young-1.500635068"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nDespite 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.\n\nWhile 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.\n\nOne 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.",
  "summary": "An arrogant CEO's world is suddenly flipped, when his very smart, suave secretary decides that she needs to move on after a decade. Mind you, the secretary, till now, waits on him hand and foot, gets rid of his unwanted dates, helps him with his tie, while also arranging his meetings. Obviously, our CEO, played by Park Seo-joon who appears almost built for this role, doesn't want to let that…",
  "key_points": [
    "Park Seo-joon's secretary, Park Min-Young, leaves after a decade.",
    "Kim Seo-joon and Park Min-Young share undeniable chemistry.",
    "Kim Mi-so chooses to remain a secretary despite her strong personality."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}