The Secret Life of My Secretary brings life to a unique storyline, diving into the struggles of the Director of T&T Mobile Media, Do Min-ik, after he goes through an attack that leaves him unable to recognize faces. Being in such an influential position in the company with the pressure of the whole company on his shoulders, navigating through his work with such a challenge is not easy.
Hence, he takes the help of his trusted secretary, Jung Gal-hee. With her help, he is able to work hassle-free. However, this leads to them spending more and more time together. It eventually makes Do Min-ik develop feelings for his secretary. A heartwarming story with a fresh storyline, The Secret Life of My Secretary is anything but predictable.
There are twists and turns throughout the storyline of this SBS K-drama. Along with the plot twists, the impeccable performance of the cast members makes this series worth investing your time in.
The Secret Life of My Secretary cast and characters
1) Kim Young-kwang as Do Min-ik
Kim Young-kwang brings out the hilarious yet profound nature of Do Min-ik in The Secret Life of My Secretary. From the beginning of the series, Do Min-ik’s attack, which causes him to not be able to recognize faces, impacts his day-to-day life, as he is the director of such a big company.
Through all the complex situations that Do Min-ik goes through, he seeks the attention of his secretary, asking her to solve these difficulties for him. The steady growth in Do Min-ik’s character through the series is also quite intriguing, which is brought to life through Kim Young-kwang’s performance. Besides this series, some of Kim Young-kwang’s other projects are Hello, Me!, Pinocchio, Evilive, Somebody, etc.
2) Jin Ki-joo as Jung Gal-hee
Jin Ki-joo’s Jung Gal-hee is a dedicated secretary working day and night to make her boss’s life easier. From shopping for him to tying his tie for him, she does it all.
It cannot be denied that the incessant back-and-forth banter between Jung Gal-hee and Do Min-in in the series adds a layer of humor that the viewers enjoy thoroughly. Some of Jin Ki-joo’s other projects that also depict her versatile acting prowess are Little Forest, Homemade Love Story, From Now On, Showtime!, Undercover High School, etc.
3) Kim Jae-kyung as Veronica Park
Kim Jae-kyung’s Veronica Park also adds a layer of humor in the series with her unique personality. Veronica Park is also the CEO of the film production company, along with being an heiress.
Kim Jae-kyung’s performance is replete with authenticity, making Veronica Park’s character a memorable one in the series. Some of Kim Jae-kyung’s other projects are Madame Antoine: The Love Therapist, The Devil Judge, Bad Papa, Again My Life, etc.
4) Koo Ja-sung as Ki Dae-joo
Koo Ja-sung perfectly brings life to Ki Dae-joo’s soft-hearted personality in the series. Each and every moment he appears on the screen, he leaves an impact, especially with his dynamic with Veronica Park.
The steady growth in Dae-joo’s relationship with Veronica Park in the series adds a layer of warmth to the overall appeal of the series. Some of Koo Ja-sung’s other projects are Was It Love?, Sponsor, Misty, etc.
5) Kim Byung-chun as Goo Seok-chan
Kim Byung-chun’s Goo Seok-chan becomes a crucial character in the series as he helps Min-ik navigate through his inability to recognise faces. After he wakes up after getting attacked at the hospital, Dr. Goo helps him navigate through the difficulty he is going through.
Kim Byung-chun’s performance is authentic, bringing out the depth in his character.
Other cast members of this SBS K-drama are:
- Jung Ae-ri
- Choi Tae-hwan
- Kim Ji-min
- Kim Hee-jung
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Edited by KOUSHIKI ROY