ABS-CBN Entertainment and Viu have once again sealed a partnership to produce the local adaptation of the beloved romantic-comedy series “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” a CJ ENM international format that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Dreamscape Entertainment, under the ABS-CBN and Viu collaboration banner, will bring this K-Drama sensation to Philippine screens for the third time, following their successful adaptations of “The Broken Marriage Vow” and “Flower of Evil.”
Starring Kapamilya icons Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino as the charming Secretary Kim and the serious Mr. Vice-Chairman, originally portrayed by Park Min-young and Park Seo-joon, this adaptation promises to deliver the same romantic magic that made the original a global hit.
Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN COO of broadcast, expressed gratitude to Viu for entrusting them with yet another exciting project. She stated, “We are thrilled to bring the Philippine adaptation of a popular K-Drama series to our viewers as we also showcase Filipino talent across the world.”
Marianne Lee, Chief of Content Acquisition and Development at Viu, highlighted their commitment to providing content that resonates with their audience, stating, “As our third collaboration together, we look forward to its success not just in the Philippines but across all our markets.”
Sebastian Kim, Director for International Content Sales at CJ ENM, conveyed excitement about the continuation of their partnership, anticipating the Filipino adaptation’s success by bridging the narrative to resonate with local audiences while preserving the essence of the original script.
The global success of “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” in South Korea in 2018 stirred immense excitement worldwide. The story revolves around a handsome and serious vice-chairman of a major company, whose seemingly perfect life is shaken when his excellent secretary announces her resignation after many years of service. The audience is taken on a journey of love and laughter as they slowly fall for each other.
This latest collaboration between ABS-CBN and Viu follows their recent success with GMA Network for the hit series “Unbreak My Heart,” which became the most-watched series in the Philippines on Viu.
Fans can anticipate the on-screen magic as Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino breathe life into “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” in 2024.
