Chomyeone Saranghamnida

Another romcom Kdrama which did not disappoint again. The story this time was quite different from the usual romcom we watch. I liked the FL's character and it was understandable why she did what she did but just wished she confessed earlier. The ML's character was quite enjoyable and loved how their romance unfolded.

AN unforgettable character is the amazing Veronica P-A-R-K! She rocked!! 🔥🔥 Every scene with her was stunning while I found myself sometimes waiting to watch her scene more than the main leads. The SFL was also not that bad, loved the secondary couple.

The kiss was mesmerising but I wished there were more romantic and fluffy scenes between the main leads in comparison to what we obtained, mostly for a 16 episodes Kdrama.

I really liked it, the mystery and story was interesting to watch and I am glad I did not rely on the previous reviews. It might not be a rewatch but for a one time it's worth it.

"I want to protect him.

If I can't do that as his woman, I want to do it as his secretary."

This series impresses with quite a heartfelt plot where two couples form despite an abundance of differences and misunderstandings.

There is drama concerning the CEO position since the first episode where the main character is almost killed.

The intrigues keep you busy guessing until the very last moment as all the secrets are only completely revealed at the very end of the series.

The series, while maybe sounding quite dark, is truly quite cute, though: Our dear secretary is a really nice, enduring woman who falls in love with her boss while getting to know him better as she pretends to be someone else. It really adds a sometimes humorous, sometimes extremely sad atmosphere to the story.

The tense relationship between her boss and his mother is understandable concerning the explained details, yet really regrettable. Hence, it was all the more wonderful to witness that final scene of his mother finally acknowledging him.

My personal favorite, however, is the side-couple of Veronika Park and the main characters best-friend. Their characters start out as quite plain and stereotypical, yet gain a lot of depht going further.

This was a winner for me! First off, the plot summary makes this show sound corny and boring, and that couldn't be further from how this show ended up being. The use of face-blindness was a very interesting and different twist to the pretty common office-romance type of show. The story was interesting and cute and the episodes were timed very well so there were no slow/boring episodes. The comedy was fantastic as well, with some truly funny moments that made me laugh out loud. The soundtrack was fitting but definitely did not stand out. The acting was fantastic, especially from our main couple. Veronica Park was an obnoxious/annoying character that eventually grew on me though, and the sub-plot with Dae-Joo definitely kept me guessing until the very end. Did I mention the leads had some amazing chemistry?? I did feel like Min Ik's backstory wasn't fully explained, but it didn't detract too much from my enjoyment. Overall this was a wonderful rom-com that I found incredibly enjoyable.

Offers a mix of romance and office intrigue. While it may not break new ground, the series provides a decent dose of entertainment for viewers seeking a lighthearted watch.

The drama benefits from the chemistry between its lead actors, Kim Young-kwang and Jin Ki-joo, who infuse their characters' interactions with charm and warmth. Their evolving relationship adds a layer of sweetness to the storyline.

The office setting and the secretarial premise offer a familiar backdrop that many viewers can relate to. The humorous moments that arise from the characters' interactions at work provide a light and amusing touch to the narrative.

While The Secret Life of My Secretary may not stand out as a groundbreaking drama, it manages to deliver a straightforward and pleasant viewing experience. It strikes a balance between romance and comedy, making it a suitable choice for those seeking a drama that doesn't require too much investment but still offers some enjoyable moments.

This was so cute and funny but they messed up some of the storylines and some of the characters, but it was still cute, sweet, fluffy and all those good things rom-com. I hesitate to rate it this high, but truly it's rare that I like a K-drama couple this much and consistently so.

Where it's weak is in the actual plot. The whole mystery thriller part turns out to be something pretty tame and not really dangerous, so I kind of felt deflated by the revelation, which also comes quite late and then it becomes a big thing for a couple of episodes, but not really.

The Veronica impersonation storyline was made too dramatic and almost tragic and I didn't like that for the main conflict, because she was just trapped by the story and he became cruel for a couple of episodes. I mean the boy had trauma but... I preferred that to have remained the comic relief.

Then there are the moms, who are just plain weird and extra and why is Do Mi-nik so needy for attention and recognition when he's a grown man and should just grow out of it? Why is Veronica's mother so crazy and physical? It's for comedy, but it's too much. And why is she so afraid of her, when she's supposed to be this fearless boss lady? It's not really consistent. And then the moms just give up somehow on the whole idea of the match, but Do Mi-nik's mom has no idea he is dating his secretary, and he never seeks her approval, which she never would've given anyway, but he just ignores that fact when all he wanted till then was her approval? It's like the writers just chose the convenient route each time and didn't bother with logic.

Veronica Park was a little too much at times, he's clearly meant to provide comic relief and not much more.

But still, the chemistry is chemistrying and the whole thing is pretty enjoyable.

It's true that the drama has absolutely all the usual tropes for the characters and the story, but somehow it felt fresh, which is again very rare.