What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Season 2

After years of anticipation, one of South Korea’s most beloved romantic comedies is finally getting a sequel! tvN has officially announced that "What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim" Season 2 is in production and slated to premiere in early 2025. The news has sent fans into a frenzy, especially with the confirmation that the original stars — Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young — will be reprising their iconic roles.

💕 Recap of Season 1

The original series, which aired in 2018, was a massive hit both in South Korea and internationally. Based on the novel and webtoon of the same name, it followed the narcissistic yet charming vice chairman Lee Young-joon (Park Seo Joon) and his highly competent secretary Kim Mi-so (Park Min Young), who suddenly decides to resign after years of loyal service. The drama mixed office comedy, romance, and personal trauma, making it a fan favorite.

The duo’s incredible chemistry turned the show into a cultural phenomenon and established the “office romance” trope as a K-drama staple.

📢 What to Expect in Season 2?

Season 2 will pick up three years after the events of Season 1, with Young-joon and Mi-so now happily married. But just as they settle into domestic bliss, new challenges arise in both their personal and professional lives. According to early production leaks:

• Kim Mi-so is offered a top executive role in another company, putting a strain on their relationship.
  
  

• Young-joon faces a corporate crisis that may jeopardize the company’s future.
  
  

• A new rival couple will be introduced, adding drama and comic tension.
  
  

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 New Faces Join the Cast

Season 2 will also introduce fresh faces, including rising stars rumored to play:

• A charming intern who idolizes Mi-so but causes jealousy in Young-joon.
  
  

• A cold but brilliant consultant who clashes with Mi-so on professional matters.
  
  

Although official casting announcements have not yet been made for the supporting roles, sources confirm that filming began in May 2025.

📝 Behind the Scenes

Director Park Joon-hwa, who helmed Season 1, returns to direct Season 2, ensuring that the tone, humor, and pacing remain consistent. The script is being written by Baek Sun-woo, known for blending humor with emotional depth.

According to tvN:

“We wanted to revisit this world not just to revive nostalgia, but to explore how love evolves after marriage. Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young still have incredible chemistry, and this new chapter will show the maturity and challenges that come with growing together.”

🌏 Global Hype and Fan Reactions

The announcement quickly went viral on social media platforms, with fans celebrating the reunion of one of the most iconic K-drama couples:

“Secretary Kim Season 2?? My heart isn’t ready!”
“Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young are back. This is not a drill!”
“We waited 7 years. It’s finally happening!!”

On Twitter/X, hashtags like #WhatsWrongWithSecretaryKimS2, #ParkSeoJoon, and #ParkMinYoungReturns started trending worldwide.

📺 When and Where to Watch

The sequel is expected to premiere in January 2025 on tvN, with global streaming rights rumored to be handled by Netflix or Viki. Given the massive popularity of Season 1, international streaming platforms are expected to battle for exclusive licensing.