'Secretaries' Lee Seo-jin's Provocation: "We'll Definitely Crush 'I Live Alone,' and I Hope Hyung Kim Kwang-gyu Wins the Grand Prize" [Comprehensive]

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Actors Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu have returned as high-class, close-care managers.

On the afternoon of the 28th, a press conference for SBS variety program "Whatever You Want, Secretaries" (hereinafter "Secretaries") was held at Chelsea Hall, Kensington Hotel Yeouido, Seoul Yeongdeungpo-gu. Actors Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu, along with PD Kim Jeong-wook, attended.

"Secretaries" is a program where Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu go beyond their traditional manager roles to take full responsibility for the star's most private and personal spheres as "real secretaries." They have upgraded from simple caretaking to high-class close care. In this season 2 of "Secretaries," singer B.I will appear as "my star."

"Secretaries" previously premiered its first season last October under the title "My Manager Is Too Picky - Secretaries." Prior guests who appeared as "my stars" included Lee Su-ji, Sunwoo Yong-nae, Ji Chang-wook, Do Kyung-soo, Yoo No-yoon, Cho Jung-seok, Lee Mi-sook, Han Jimin, IVE's Ahn Yu-jin, Nam Jin, and Park Shin-hye. Season 1 of "Secretaries" achieved first place in its time slot from the very first broadcast, followed by a cumulative 170 million views across broadcast clips and highlight videos. It ranked second overall on Netflix's "Today's Top Series in Korea" and topped the variety category, capturing audiences across TV, digital platforms, and OTT services.

PD Kim Jeong-wook stated regarding the appearance of Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu in this season: "During season 1, it seemed like Hyung Lee Seo-jin was gradually turning into a picky slave while filming. The seniors seem to be more kind during this season's recording compared to last season. Their 'slave instincts' are coming out and then disappearing."

PD Kim added: "The two of them are showing the chemistry of an elderly couple. I heard umbrellas were prohibited at Waterbomb, but where did Hyung Kim Kwang-gyu get his umbrella? Seeing Lee Seo-jin and him sharing one umbrella looked exactly like an old married couple."

Regarding the subtitle "Whatever You Want," Lee Seo-jin joked: "The production team made that up. I have no new resolve." He continued with a laugh: "I felt like I was becoming a real secretary while filming last season, but this time I tried my best not to adapt as a secretary. However, it became annoyingly habitual."

When asked about an episode where Lee Seo-jin cared for B.I at the Waterbomb site, he said: "I think people over 50 should be banned from Waterbomb. It was my first time there, and it felt like everyone was aiming directly at me with water guns as if they wanted to kill me. I had a new cultural experience."

Kim Kwang-gyu remarked: "I remember fetching water from a communal well when I was young, but this was the first time I saw such precious water being used that way. I also didn't know there were such large water cannons. It made me realize how much the world has changed." He continued: "Waterbomb was fascinating. Many people came even though they paid expensive fees. It was an amazing experience." Kim Kwang-gyu added: "On that day, someone I had never met before shot me with a water gun, and I was completely disoriented."

When asked who else he would like to care for after B.I, Kim Kwang-gyu said: "I met Karina at Waterbomb, whom I admire. I'd love to take her under my wing." Lee Seo-jin responded: "To create new content, we should consider overseas filming. It would be great if international stars appeared as well."

PD Kim revealed: "We also met Ms. Le Senn and spent a special day with Seo In-young. Hyung Lee Seo-jin asked, 'Can you go on air?' There are stars from season 1 who left with resentment but are scheduled to return. Overseas filming is also progressing."

Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-gyu missed out on the "Best Couple Award" at last year's "2025 SBS Entertainment Awards." Lee Seo-jin admitted: "I don't want that award. The ceremony was too long, so I'm not very interested in attending this year." He continued: "This year, we want to beat 'I Live Alone.' If that happens, I hope Hyung Kim Kwang-gyu wins an award. I want to see the moment when he betrays 'I Live Alone' and crushes it for sure." In response, Kim Kwang-gyu laughed and said: "I love 'I Live Alone.' Let's not touch our home base."

When asked which star they would like to be cared for if they were the ones receiving care in a spin-off, Kim Kwang-gyu said: "I really want Lee Seo-jin to take care of me." Lee Seo-jin replied: "I hope a young and physically fit friend comes. This hyung (Kim Kwang-gyu) is not as physically strong as last year. I think season 2 of 'Secretaries' might be almost the final one. Season 3 will likely become Hyung Kim Kwang-gyu's 60th birthday celebration."

When asked about their self-assessed "secretary scores," Kim Kwang-gyu said: "I give myself 80 points, and Lee Seo-jin gets 70. Lee Seo-jin doesn't run much." Lee Seo-jin countered: "Hyung Kim Kwang-gyu takes on the running role. I should give orders while he runs. There's a system in place; both of us shouldn't be running." He then rated himself at 50 points and Kim Kwang-gyu at 20 points.

When asked why he decided to appear in season 2 of "Secretaries," Lee Seo-jin revealed: "After receiving Choi U (수상) at last year's Entertainment Awards, I started considering appearing in season 2." Kim Kwang-gyu confessed: "The current situation is not good. We can't be picky. We'll work hard with whatever comes our way."

Kim Kwang-gyu said: "I may show tired faces due to fatigue at times, and I apologize for that. I will pull out all my energy to properly support my stars." Lee Seo-jin expressed his resolve: "We are filming while taking care of a person who will turn 60 the day after tomorrow and is suffering from chronic fatigue, along with someone in menopause. We don't need your sympathy. We want to bring you fun. That's why we're going to beat 'I Live Alone.'"

"Secretaries" will premiere at 11:10 PM on the 28th.

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