Both Young-joon and Mi-so share a traumatic childhood memory involving a kidnapping. When they were young, they were trapped together in a dark house. Young-joon, believing he was protecting Mi-so, erased his memory of her face, while Mi-so carried the trauma for decades.
The South Korean television series What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018) stands as a definitive pillar of the "office romance" genre, successfully blending the tropes of traditional K-dramas with a modern, character-driven depth. Based on a popular webtoon, the series centers on the narcissistic vice-chairman of a major corporation, Lee Young-joon, and his highly capable secretary of nine years, Kim Mi-so. While the premise—a rich boss falling for his subordinate—is a familiar archetype, the series distinguishes itself through its exploration of trauma, personal identity, and the dismantling of emotional walls. What-s Wrong with Secretary Kim - Season 1 KORE...
stands as one of the most definitive, influential, and commercially successful South Korean romantic-comedy series ever produced. Originally broadcasted by tvN, the 16-episode series adapted from a web novel and webtoon completely revolutionized the workplace romance formula. The production paired Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young in lead roles, generating legendary on-screen chemistry that continues to serve as an industry benchmark. The Core Premise: A Resignation Sparks a Romance Both Young-joon and Mi-so share a traumatic childhood