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| Kim Chiu is Secretary Kim and Paulo Avelino is Mr. Vice Chairman in the upcoming Philippine and Viu Original adaptation of the hit Korean drama series "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim" (Image Source: ABS-CBN Corporation) |
ABS-CBN Entertainment and Viu are partnering for the local adaptation of leading entertainment company CJ ENM’s hit romantic-comedy series “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” for Filipino viewers. The webtoon-based Korean series not only topped the local ratings when it aired in 2018 but also gained widespread popularity globally. To be produced by the award-winning Dreamscape Entertainment, this is the third adaptation of a top rating international format between ABS-CBN and Viu following “The Broken Marriage Vow” and “Flower of Evil".
The Viu Original Adaptation for the Philippine version of “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” will feature Kapamilya stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino in the lead roles as Secretary Kim and Mr. Vice-Chairman who were originally played by Park Min-young and Park Seo-joon. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to Viu for once again placing their trust in ABS-CBN as we embark on yet another exciting partnership. 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,” said ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer of Broadcast Cory Vidanes. “Offering content that resonates with our markets is key to what we do here at Viu. We are excited to work, once again, with our trusted partner ABS-CBN Entertainment, with Dreamscape at the helm of production in delivering this title to our Viu-ers in the Philippines and across the region. As our third collaboration together, we look forward to its success not just in the Philippines but across all our markets," said Viu's Chief of Content Acquisition and Development Marianne Lee.
CJ ENM’s Director for International Content Sales Sebastian Kim commented, "We are delighted to announce the continuation of our enduring partnership with ABS-CBN and Viu through the 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim' remake. Anticipating the unveiling of this culturally adapted rendition, we eagerly await the opportunity to captivate Filipino viewers by bridging the narrative and characters to resonate with local audiences, all the while preserving the inherent charm and essence of the original script." “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” captured the hearts of viewers when it premiered on South Korea television in 2018. The heartwarming story starts with the introduction of a handsome, narcissistic vice-chairman of a major corporation. His seemingly perfect world will turn upside down when his highly competent secretary of many years announces her resignation from her position. He will do everything it takes to keep her by his side and, in the process, they start to develop romantic feelings for each other.
ABS-CBN and Viu’s most recent partnership is their historic collaboration with GMA Network for the recently concluded series “Unbreak My Heart" which served as the most watched series in the Philippines on Viu and among the top-rating primetime programs on Philippine free TV. Watch out for Kim and Paulo in “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” coming this 2024 on various ABS-CBN broadcast and digital platforms.
