The new tvN drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' starts production, featuring elite securities officer Hong Gunbo in a retro office comedy.

'Undercover Miss Hong' has revealed the script reading scene and announced its full-scale launch. The new tvN weekend drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' (directed by Park Sung-ho, written by Moon Hyun-kyung), scheduled to air in January 2026 in Korea, is a 'slapstick retro office comedy' set in the late 1990s. It follows Hong Gunbo (Park Shin-hye), an elite securities supervisor in her 30s, who disguises herself as a 20-year-old high school graduate employee at a suspicious securities company. The cast includes many talented actors, such as Park Shin-hye, who is returning to tvN dramas after eight years, Ko Kyung-pyo, Ha Yoon-kyung, and Cho Hang-kyul. Director Park Sung-ho, known for 'Greasy Romance,' 'In-House Marriage,' and 'Suspicious Partner,' is ready to set a new standard in the genre of late-century office comedy. The script reading held today (the 3rd) featured director Park Sung-ho, writer Moon Hyun-kyung, and notable actors including Park Shin-hye (as Hong Gunbo), Ko Kyung-pyo (as Shin Jung-woo), Ha Yoon-kyung (as Ko Bok-ki), Cho Hang-kyul (as Albert Oh), Choi Ji-soo (as Kang Nora), and Kang Chae-young (as Kim Mi-sook). Park Shin-hye perfectly portrayed Hong Gunbo, who disguises herself as a high school graduate employee overnight, captivating the scene with her ability to switch between the veteran career woman and the fresh 20-year-old Hong Jang-mi, eliciting reactions of 'as expected' from the audience. Her realistic performance reflects the vibrant atmosphere of the late-century Yeouido (financial district) in 'Undercover Miss Hong.' Ko Kyung-pyo transformed into the cold, numbers-driven management consultant Shin Jung-woo, showcasing his presence with a stable tempo and calm acting, reinterpreting the charisma and workaholic nature of 1990s financial professionals, leaving a strong impression. Particularly in scenes with Park Shin-hye, he humorously depicted the emotional lines crossing between the past and present, raising expectations for the late-century office chemistry between the two actors. Ha Yoon-kyung plays the role of Ko Bok-ki, the president's secretary at Hanmin Securities, who is also the older sister in room 301 of the dorm where Gunbo is disguised. Introducing her character as 'ambitious yet charmingly funny,' she expressed Ko Bok-ki's unique charm with stable acting during the reading. Ha Yoon-kyung revealed that 'the relationship between Gunbo and Bok-ki is an interesting point,' showcasing excellent chemistry with Park Shin-hye. Cho Hang-kyul also immersed himself in his character, creating synergy with the other actors. He appears as Albert Oh, the grandson of Chairman Kang Pil-bom (Lee Deok-hwa), who joined Hanmin Securities through nepotism, displaying the carefree charm typical of the 90s. Choi Ji-soo and Kang Chae-young passionately portrayed their roles as roomies Kang Nora and Kim Mi-sook, respectively, and are set to depict the growth and friendship of the four roommates alongside Park Shin-hye and Ha Yoon-kyung. Additionally, legendary actors with proven acting skills, such as Lee Deok-hwa (as Kang Pil-bom), Kim Do-hyun (as Bang Jin-mok), Jang Do-ha (as Lee Yong-gi), Seo Hyun-cheol (as Seo Gyeong-dong), Im Cheol-soo (as Cha Jun-il), Kim Hyun-mook (as Oh Dok-kyu), Park Mi-hyun (as Song Joo-ran), Byeon Jong-soo (as Choi In-ja), Kim Won-hee (as Yoon Jae-bom), Han Soo-ho (as Nam Dong-gi), Lee Soo-mi (as Kim Seung-jung), and Kim Yong-woon (as Hong Chun-seop), all participated, enhancing the drama's quality. Furthermore, ITZY's Yuna (as Hong Jang-mi) will make a special appearance, adding energy to the drama and raising expectations for the late-century office world they will create. After the script reading, Park Shin-hye shared her thoughts, saying, 'All the characters are lively. It seems like it will be a heart-pounding undercover infiltration. Please look forward to it.' Ko Kyung-pyo expressed, 'It's an honor to work together. We will do our best to make it enjoyable for viewers,' while Ha Yoon-kyung remarked, 'The atmosphere is great, the script is interesting, and I think it will be a good drama,' adding, 'Since there are many hidden secrets in the drama, I hope you will watch how the story unfolds.' Cho Hang-kyul explained, 'There are genre aspects and comedic elements, so I think it will be a drama you can immerse yourself in.'