whats wrong with secretary kim episode 1

Quick Scoop: In episode 1 of What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim , Kim Mi So tells Vice Chairman Lee Young Joon that she wants to quit after nine years as his secretary, and his narcissistic confidence is thrown completely off balance. The episode focuses on his attempts to keep her, while quietly setting up the romantic tension and his confusion about why she is leaving.

What happens

• Young Joon is shocked because he’s never been rejected before.

• Mi So is serious about resigning and wants to move on with her life.

• Young Joon starts trying different ways to make her stay, including asking advice from people around him.

Why it stands out

The episode works as a light rom-com opener because it mixes ego, workplace chemistry, and a mystery about Mi So’s decision. The tension comes from the fact that Young Joon assumes everything is about him, while Mi So is finally choosing herself.

Episode 1 title

The episode is listed as “I Want to Pick Up My Life Now.”

TL;DR

Episode 1 sets up the whole story: Mi So resigns, Young Joon panics, and the show launches into its central romance and office-comedy conflict.