3 Years of Waiting, Adipati Dolken Easily Builds Chemistry in What's Up With Secretary Kim?

Kapanlagi.com - The long wait for fans has finally come to an end. The Original Film What's Up With Secretary Kim? is ready to greet the audience after a lengthy production process. Starring Adipati Dolken and Mawar De Jongh, this film has become one of the adaptations that is worth the wait.

The film, adapted from the popular Korean drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?, will present a fresh and entertaining storyline.

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1. Already Worked On Since 2021

film prescon/KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli

Who would have thought, the film adapted from this super popular Korean drama has actually been in the works since 2021. Adipati Dolken, who plays the character of a perfectionist boss named Rendra, admitted that he is very relieved and happy because his work can finally be witnessed by the wider public.

2. Hoping the Audience is Happy

Adipati Dolken cool/Instagram/adipati

"Thank you for being here. We are very happy that this can finally be seen after waiting for several years. It has been made since 2021. I hope you can be entertained and you enjoy watching it," said Adipati Dolken when met at XXI Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (6/11/2025).

3. Adipati Dolken Plays Young CEO

prescon What's Up With Secretary Kim?/KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli

In this film, Adipati plays Rendra Prakasa, a charismatic young CEO. This character is inspired by Lee Young-joon in the Korean version, but with a local flavor that is closer to Indonesian audiences.

4. Acting Duel with Mawar De Jongh

Adipati with Mawar de Jongh/Instagram/adipati

The husband of Canti Tachril will act alongside Mawar De Jongh, who plays his secretary, Kimberly. Appearing so harmonious on screen, Adipati revealed that he had no difficulty at all in building chemistry with Mawar.

5. Closeness Before Filming the Movie

film What's Up With Secretary Kim?/KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli

According to him, the closeness they have developed over a long time in various previous projects is the main key. They no longer need to start from scratch to find their synergy.

"We don't need to build chemistry again because we have known each other for a long time, we have often filmed together. The most we do is discuss to unify our vision and read together," said Adipati.

6. Total Commitment to Exploring Character

Original film Vidio/Instagram/adipati

Meanwhile, Mawar De Jongh shows her total commitment to exploring the character of a secretary. In order to make her role feel more real and relatable, she admits to conducting direct observations of her friends who work in an office environment.

"I had the chance to chat and observe my friends who work in the office, from the way they speak, dress, to how they behave towards their superiors," Mawar explained.

7. Exciting Story Dynamics

Adipati in the film What's Up With Secretary Kim?/Instagram/adipati

The Indonesian version of the film What's Up With Secretary Kim? will present the dynamics of the relationship between a boss and a secretary with a warmer, lighter, and comedic tone. The story centers around Kimberly (Mawar De Jongh), a capable secretary who suddenly decides to resign after 9 years of serving her boss, Rendra (Adipati Dolken).

Kimberly's sudden decision shakes Rendra's life, who has been very dependent on her. In the midst of his confusion, Rendra begins to realize the true feelings he has for the secretary.

8. Streaming on Vidio Starting November 8

In addition to Adipati Dolken and Mawar De Jongh, this film directed by Rako Prijanto will also feature performances by Dimas Beck and Agnes Naomi. This film will be exclusively available on the Vidio platform starting November 8, 2025.

9. QnA Film What's Up With Secretary Kim? 

1. What is the title of the film starring Adipati Dolken? The title of the film starring Adipati Dolken is 'What's Up With Secretary Kim?'.

2. When will the film What's Up With Secretary Kim? be released? This film is scheduled to be exclusively released on Vidio starting November 8, 2025.

3. Who is the director of the film What's Up With Secretary Kim? This film is directed by Rako Prijanto.

4. What sets this film apart from the Korean version? This film has a different realistic touch compared to the more comical Korean version.

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