What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (Philippine TV series)

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. It aired on Kapamilya Channel's Yes Weekend primetime block from May 25 to July 14, 2024, replacing the third season of The Voice Teens and was replaced by Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11.

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
 * Kim Chiu as Kimberly "Kim" Liwanag
 * Paulo Avelino as Brandon Manansala "BMC" Castillo


 * Supporting cast
 * Jake Cuenca as Cyrus "Morpheus" Castillo
 * Janice de Belen as Carlota Castillo
 * 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


 * 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.

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.

Release
The series was released on Viu on March 18, 2024. The first three episodes was available for free users while the two advanced episodes was available for premium users. It is also available on iWantTFC through the United States and Canada.

On its second week, all the episodes would be released three times weekly and one episode per day from Monday to Wednesday.

Soundtrack
The official soundtrack of the series was released on April 5, 2024.

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.