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7 Gripping Workplace K-Dramas Like What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

7 Gripping Workplace K-Dramas Like What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
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A treat for genre lovers.

The slow-burning, realistic affair between the narcissistic vice president of a large corporation and his secretary in What's Wrong with 2018 Secretary Kim left no viewer indifferent. The K-drama is a perfect example of the workplace romance genre that never seems to disappoint romcom fans.

If you're a sucker for a love story set in a fictional office and are looking for something similar to What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, here are seven great series to check out.

The Secret Life of My Secretary (2019)

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IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa, Roku

After an attack, Do Min-ik, the director of a mobile media company, suffers from face blindness. To investigate the incident, Min-ik teams up with his secretary, who he has always been able to rely on. As the two start to spend more time together, feelings spark.

Touch Your Heart (2019)

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IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

Where to stream: Viki

Once a top actress, Oh Jin-shim suffered a huge scandal, and now to get back into the spotlight, she needs to get a role in the upcoming legal drama. To have a better chance, Jin-shim goes to work as a secretary for an elite lawyer, but finds more than just an education there.

Her Private Life (2019)

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IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki

Sung Deok-mi leads a double life. By day, she is a curator at an art museum; by night, she is a fangirl of a K-pop idol. But when rumors spread that Deok-mi and the idol are dating, the two lives begin to merge. To protect the woman from the angry fans, her boss offers to pose as her fake boyfriend.

Gaus Electronics (2022)

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IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

Where to stream: Viki

This K-drama takes place in the office of the marketing team of a multinational company. The employees of the company are all very different people who create a unique chaotic atmosphere that results in an emotional ride full of highs, lows, feuds, friendships and, of course, workplace affairs.

Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019)

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IMDb Rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Kang Dan-i's life is broken. Her cheating husband leaves her without a penny, and she is forced to take on low-paying odd jobs. Fortunately, a childhood friend comes to Dan-i's rescue and gives her a job at his publishing company. Surprisingly, the protagonist turns out to be a perfect employee.

Business Proposal (2022)

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IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix

When Shin Ha-ri agrees to go on a blind date instead of her friend to scare off a potential suitor, she doesn't expect her date to be her boss. Now she has to hide from him at work, and to make things even more complicated, the boss makes Ha-ri a business proposal.

Master's Sun (2013)

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IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa, Roku

Joo Joong-won is the cold-hearted CEO of a huge conglomerate. Tae Gong-shil is his low-level employee who sees ghosts. When they meet, it turns out that they are mysteriously connected and can help each other. Gong-shil stops seeing ghosts in Joong-won's presence and he can use her abilities to recover a stolen fortune.