After collaborating in the thriller series ‘Linlang’ last year, Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino have teamed up again for the newest Viu Original series, ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,’ an adaptation of the popular 2018 South Korean show.
In this adaptation, Kim portrays the efficient Secretary Kim, striving not to fall for her narcissistic boss, played by Paulo.
During the media conference for the show on March 9, Paulo Avelino, the lead actor, shared his experience of working with Kim on set, inadvertently revealing some insights into his leading lady’s personal life. This revelation comes shortly after Kim confirmed her breakup with actor Xian Lim last December, ending their 12-year relationship.
“Si Kim kasi what I noticed, especially when I first worked with her, she sets the tone of the energy of the set. So nakikita mo pag malungkot si Kim. Hindi naman malungkot lahat pero alam mong malumanay yung set,” Paulo explained during the conference. “Pag high energy si Kim, siya talaga nag-se-set ng tone nung set. Lahat ng tao energized din. Ngayon lang ako nakakita ng tao na ganun, na kayang i-set yung energy level ng set.”
Paulo also expressed his wish for Kim to remain positive amid personal challenges. He noted that while Kim’s career is thriving, she might need to focus on maintaining a positive outlook in other aspects of her life.
In response to questions about their on-screen chemistry, Paulo praised Kim’s professionalism and efficiency on set, highlighting her rapid grasp of scripts and her ability to execute scenes seamlessly.
“Actually, when I was new in ABS-CBN, I’ve always wanted to work with Kim but I wasn’t given the opportunity until the project we did last year and I was very happy,” he recalled. “Not just because we know that Kim’s a star and she’s so bubbly. We also know that she’s maturing as an actress.”
“But also, after working with her, maybe one of the qualities she has, I like working with people who works fast and knows what she’s doing and si Kim ganun. Mabilis siya kumilos, alam na niya yung script, alam niya yung gagawin. Walang nagiging problema,” he added.
Paulo admitted that his immediate acceptance of the project was largely due to Kim’s involvement.
“Dahil sa pagmamahal ko bilang katrabaho ka at sa lahat ng binigay mo sa Linlang, so pambawi sa ‘yo, I’m here in Secretary Kim to give back. I think if this was offered to me and it wasn’t Kim, I’d probably have second thoughts. Because of Kim and sir Deo (Edrinal),” he confessed.
