Original title
What's Wrong With Secretary Kim
Released
3/18/2024
Origin country
PH
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Production companies
CJ Entertainment, Dreamscape Entertainment Television, ABS-CBN Studios
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
40
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.
Amid a busy event, Kim Liwanag stands out as a reliable secretary who is in control of everything. When an unforeseen problem ensues, Kim wastes no time and springs into action before her narcissistic boss arrives. Later, Kim makes a tough decision.
Brandon presents various offers in an attempt to prevent Kim from leaving her post, but to no avail. Soon, however, he makes a shocking proposal as his secretary makes up a reason behind her resignation.
The recruitment process for Kim’s replacement kicks off, yet Brandon remains puzzled by his secretary‘s unwavering determination to leave. Getting wind of an investor’s move to get Kim behind his back, Brandon starts to question her loyalty.
Awkwardness hangs between Brandon and Kim as both of them expect an apology from each other following their heated exchange. Noticing that his secretary is avoiding him, Brandon joins Kim and his staff’s night out unannounced.
A weird survey from the HR Department sends the office into a frenzy. Later, Kim agrees to attend a blind date set up by her sister, but an emergency meeting foils her plan.
Confident that Kim will reconsider resigning after their blockbuster date, Brandon is shocked to learn that she is going out with someone else. Unbeknownst to him, Kim's date with Troy takes a disastrous turn.
Kim Marie's unconscious mistake triggers Brandon's past trauma. Envious of a colleague forming a bond with Kim during the company sports fest, Brandon decides to participate in the games, much to the employees’ surprise.
Kim starts to entertain her sister's theory about Brandon's traumatic childhood after tending to her boss' sprained ankle. The next day, a crisis about their company's event leads Brandon to challenge Kim and her team with an impossible task.
Prime Alpha's big event is just around the corner, and the staff have yet to find a keynote speaker. Thankfully, Kim finds the perfect match through her favorite author, the reclusive Morpheus. Brandon receives an unwelcome visitor at his office.
Felix becomes upset with Kim for investigating her past abduction without his knowledge. Kim manages to convince Brandon to have dinner with his family, but the supposedly happy reunion turns sour when Brandon and Cyrus end up in a fight.
After finding themselves in a compromising situation, Brandon makes an excuse to lighten things up. While this incident opens new and confusing feelings for Kim, Brandon indirectly consults Philip for his next moves.
Acting on his mother’s advice, Cyrus sets up a meeting with Kim as Morpheus. However, Kim declines his invitation as she is scheduled to have dinner date with Brandon. While trying out different dresses, Kim accidentally calls her boss.
After their disastrous encounter with Cyrus, both Brandon and Kim refuse to apologize and give each other the cold shoulder at work the next day. Kim Marie enlists Steph’s help to confirm her hunch about Roni.
Brandon's stubbornness prevents him from apologizing to his secretary. Cyrus, on the contrary, surprises Kim with an immediate apology. As Kim learns Cyrus’ past after an unexpected heart-to-heart talk, she also starts to understand Brandon better.
Following a misunderstanding, Brandon tags along with Kim in hopes of making up with her. On the other hand, Kim Marie spots a familiar face while looking for an affordable flat to rent.
Thanks to Troy’s journalistic skills, Kim discovers that Ninja Boy is one of the Castillo brothers. To verify her hunch, Kim probes into Brandon’s past. Aside from her, however, Troy is also eager to uncover the truth for personal reasons.
Romantic tensions rise between Kim and Brandon as she is convinced that her boss and Ninja Boy are the same person. Unsure of how to make him remember, Kim calls out to Brandon as Ninja Boy, only to later find out that her hunch is wrong.
Brandon grows troubled when Kim informs him that she finally found Ninja Boy, and he is none other than Cyrus. To make matters worse, his concern heightens when he spots his secretary meeting up with his brother.
Cyrus and Brandon agree to resolve their issue the same way they used to—through a game. If Brandon wins, Cyrus will leave him alone for good. The brothers later settle on a wall climbing race, leaving Kim extremely worried.
Cyrus starts to see Kim in a different light when they visit the crime scene of the kidnapping incident. Driven by jealousy and frustration, Brandon makes brazen moves to take his and Kim's relationship to the next level.
With Brandon in attendance, Kim's despedida party turns into a work-related open forum. During the team building activity, Brandon utilizes his negotiation skills to ensure that he is paired with Kim and gets some alone time with her.
New romances blossom among the Prime Alpha employees. Elsewhere, while stuck in the rain, Brandon asks Kim about her trauma and advises her against dwelling on the past. Meanwhile, Cyrus gets to spend time with his parents.
Both Kim and Brandon excitedly prepare for their dinner date at the latter’s place. However, Brandon's claim to perfection is swiftly debunked when he finds himself amidst a kitchen catastrophe. Cyrus confronts Troy to issue a warning.
Brandon's jealousy intensifies upon learning from Carlota that his brother may be falling in love with Kim. Cyrus, on the other hand, decides to finally confess his feelings.
Brandon mulls revealing the truth about Ninja Boy to Kim. As the Castillos' most kept secret gets exposed during the company event where Cyrus is a speaker, Kim finds the courage to confess her true feelings to her boss.
Brandon and Kim's deep feelings for each other erupt in a passionate kiss, marking the beginning of their new relationship. Kim and the Castillos discover the person responsible for the malicious questions thrown at Cyrus during the event.
As Brandon struggles to hide his love for his girlfriend, Kim sets boundaries to keep their relationship a secret from their colleagues. Carlota grows curious about Kim's boyfriend after learning the news from Cyrus.
Despite Kim's efforts to keep her relationship status a secret, her sisters rush to her side to have some serious talk about Brandon. Meanwhile, Kim Marie finally moves into her new place, only to be ruined by Roni's mistake.
Kim’s suspicion that Brandon and Ninja Boy are one and the same strengthens upon seeing her boyfriend’s old photos. Brandon, on the other hand, realizes that he needs to win the Liwanag family over as he accompanies a heartbroken Philip.
Roni is forced to hide when Kim Marie’s coworkers arrive to surprise her. Kim brims with joy as Brandon bonds with her family. Her happiness, however, is cut short when images of her traumatic past resurface during the presentation for Mr. Park.
Brandon is forced to come clean with Kim as his secretary's memory from the past comes to haunt her. Unbeknownst to the Prime Alpha vice chairman, a much bigger challenge awaits.
Carlota tries to make Felix understand Brandon’s reason for lying to his daughter. Cyrus, on the other hand, talks about the traumatic story behind his essay as he bridges the gap between Kim and his brother.
Robert and Carlota learn that Cyrus is planning to go back to Berlin. Brandon calls for a meeting to solve a costly shipment issue before it reaches the Parks, unaware that Daniel is already aware of the fiasco.
Brandon gets heartbroken after overhearing Kim deny that they are in a relationship. While unwinding with Philip, the CEO begins to question his decision to stick to his principles as his company faces a crisis.
While Brandon asks for Robert’s assistance in solving Prime Alpha’s problem, Kim learns about Cyrus’ plan to leave for Germany. Troy finds out Carlota’s secret while interviewing a family member of Brandon’s kidnapper.
Chaos erupts at Prime Alpha when Kim gets accused of seducing Brandon for a promotion. Meanwhile, Brandon turns to Philip for guidance as his secretary continues to ignore his marriage proposal.
Brandon goes ring shopping with Philip after getting the blessing of Kim's family. Amid a minor hitch in the vice president's plan, a perfect opportunity arises that would set the stage for a life-changing surprise for Kim.
A promising career opportunity abroad knocks on Kim's door, leaving Brandon anxious. Recognizing her fiancé's struggle with his past trauma, Kim enlists Cyrus' help in encouraging Brandon to confront his demons.
Kim agrees to marry Brandon before relocating to Korea, opting for an intimate wedding that can be organized easily considering the time constraint. However, problems begin to pop up when their families get involved in the planning process.
An unfortunate incident pushes Kim over the edge, prompting her to reassess her readiness for marriage with her former boss. With Cyrus' help, Brandon orchestrates one final surprise to reaffirm his love and commitment to his bride-to-be.
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