The much-anticipated Philippine adaptation of the popular Korean series ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’ has caused a stir among viewers, with the streaming platform Viu experiencing temporary technical difficulties due to the overwhelming demand.
Despite the hiccup, the series, featuring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, quickly gained popularity among audiences for its portrayal of Filipino culture and its comedic elements.
Kim Chiu revealed in an interview that she also encountered difficulties accessing the episodes due to the platform’s overload. However, she assured fans that the issue would be resolved soon.
Just got a call from VIU staff. Kahit ako diko ma view ang mga episodes. Di daw kinaya ng app yung dami ng sabay sabay na pag access at the same time ng 12midnight. 🥹 Nakakaiyak sa tuwa po.🙏🏻 💛 refresh daw po ng refresh lalabas din daw po yan. thank you sa support for…
— kim chiu (@prinsesachinita) March 17, 2024
Once the streaming platform stabilized, Paulo Avelino humorously commented on the situation, likening the refreshing process to the freshness of his character, Secretary Kim.
Okay na daw. Just keep refreshing. Kasing fresh ni Sec Kim. 🙂#WhatsWrongWithSecretaryKim #WWWSKPH https://t.co/RRw06z7pZ9
— PAULO (@mepauloavelino) March 17, 2024
Fans took to social media to praise the chemistry between Chiu and Avelino, as well as the performances of the supporting cast, particularly Janice de Belen, who received accolades for her portrayal.
With the success of the series, viewers are eagerly anticipating future projects featuring the KimPau tandem, confident that their partnership will continue to entertain audiences across the country.