“My Perfect Secretary” Soars on Breakthrough Ratings

(Above) Kang Ji-yoon is a no-nonsense headhunting firm CEO, an extremely demanding workaholic whose new secretaries quit almost immediately; Lee Joon Hyuk plays Yoo Eun-ho, an all-rounder single father with striking looks, excellent etiquette and a unique talent for problem-solving—making him the perfect secretary.

K-drama My Perfect Secretary, starring the “queen of romantic dramas” Han Ji Min and “suit-clad heartthrob” Lee Joon Hyuk, captivated audiences with its lead couple’s sizzling on-screen chemistry.

Gorgeous Visuals of Main Leads

Achieving soaring viewership ratings in two weeks since premiere, the latest episode reached a nationwide rating of 11.3% in Korea, and peaked at 14%. Delighting viewers with sweet and heartwarming scenes, Lee Joon Hyuk’s gentle and considerate persona has charmed female audiences while the overwhelming chemistry between the leads has prompted viewers to rave about the two’s compatibility. The producer’s candid reply that the actors were picked “because they are beautiful and handsome” also earned the thumbs-up from fans.

From being at odds to understanding and supporting each other, Kang Ji-yoon (Han Ji Min) and Yoo Eun-ho’s (Lee Joon Hyuk) journey unfolds as a workplace romance of two who gradually open up to one another, while the show’s portrayal of both professional and romantic aspects also resonated deeply with audiences.

Lee Joon Hyuk Charms His Co-stars

The way to the heart is through the stomach: Lee Joon Hyuk serves up the perfect meal.

In an exclusive interview of the drama’s four actors catered for Taiwanese market, Lee Joon Hyuk charmed viewers by saying “I love you all!” in Mandarin. When asked who would make the “perfect secretary” in real life, everyone unanimously chose Lee Joon Hyuk. Han Ji Min personally vouched for him, saying, “He’s almost identical to his character, Yoo Eun-ho. Not only is he great at cleaning, but he also treats everyone to delicious food!” Kim Do-hoon chimed in, adding, “And he’s handsome too. Seeing him every day would instantly brighten your mood!”, which saw the actor at a loss for words, evoking laughter on set.

On a more serious note, Lee Joon Hyuk admitted, “I rarely act in romantic dramas, so this role itself was a challenge for me,” When asked to name the most caring and supportive co-star, both Kim Yoon-hye and Kim Do-hoon chose Han Ji Min. “When discussing problems with her, she calmly analyzes and offers wise advice, giving off the warm vibe of an older sister,” said Kim Yoon-hye, while Kim Do-hoon added, “She’s such a great listener who chats endlessly with her co-stars every day. She must be an amazing friend.”

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