KAPAMILYA stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino are set to star in the Filipino adaptation of the hit South Korean series “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” which ABS-CBN aired back in 2018.
The webtoon-based Korean series of entertainment company CJ ENM not only topped the local ratings when it aired in 2018, but also gained widespread popularity globally.
To be produced by 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.”
Chiu and Avelino will take the lead roles as Secretary Kim and Mr. Vice-Chairman, respectively, 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 Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN’s COO of broadcast.
For his part, Sebastian Kim, CJ ENM’s Director for International Content Sales, 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.”
Set to air in 2024, “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” is about a handsome, narcissistic vice-chairman of a major corporation whose seemingly perfect world turns upside down when his highly competent secretary of many years announces her resignation. 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.
Avelino and Chiu recently starred in the series “Linlang.” (ABS-CBN News)
