Recent speculations have surfaced on social media suggesting that GMA Network might be in talks to acquire the adaptation of ABS-CBN’s ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’ for broadcast on their platform, following the successful airing of ‘It’s Showtime’ last week.
However, despite the buzz surrounding the potential acquisition, a source closely involved with the Pinoy adaptation of the series, starring Paulo Avelino and Kim Chiu, has debunked these rumors. According to the source, there is no truth to the speculation that GMA Network is set to air the series.
Ito Lang Un, Showtime will do everything Para umingay ung first airing nila sa GMA. There is no way na ilalagay Nila si K sa alanganin. Jusko naman tong mga super delulu na faney! Focus on the goal guys.#WWWSK
— itsmeedadivine (@Iambeetchesa) April 7, 2024
Dhil sa mga fan nya napapahiya sya kaya respect nlng sa famdom nyu. Kong merun man last yr pa tapos kaya awat na …..
kimpau nmn ang rarampa…matagal pa yan dahil ipapalabas sa GMA ang WWWSK. SEE U nlng sa gabie gabing panunood ok…
— Joan Ogdoc (@joanogdoc1) April 14, 2024
kaya pala gustong i-air sa GMA Prime ang WWWSK
— Jake Z… (@DyeykZ) April 12, 2024
Naku Paano kaya ang WWWSK kapag Naipalabas na sa GMA??? May Bali-Balita na raw kasi na may Collab raw ang ABS at GMA para Ilagay raw ang Nasabing Adaptation sa Kapuso Channel, Isa na ba ito sa Tatlong Bagong Ilalagay sa Primetime ng GMA this 2024-25???
— John Feniza Dumas (@dumas_john205) April 12, 2024
The source expressed uncertainty regarding the origin of the rumors and emphasized that ABS-CBN and Viu Philippines remain committed to broadcasting ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’ on TV5 in 2024. However, the exact airing date on free TV has yet to be determined.
While the collaboration between ABS-CBN, GMA Network, and Viu for the series has been successful, with the premiere of ‘It’s Showtime’ on GMA Network receiving positive feedback, the rumored acquisition of ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’ by GMA Network is not part of the collaboration.
It is important to note that Kim Chiu, one of the leads in the adaptation, is also a host of ‘It’s Showtime’ on GMA Network. Thus, during the promotional period for her upcoming series with Paulo Avelino, she may not be able to fully participate in promotional activities on the noontime show.
While future collaborations between networks are anticipated, particularly after the success of the initial partnership, ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’ is not included in these plans.
