Undercover Miss Hong
| Undercover Miss Hong | |
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| Hangul | 언더커버 미쓰홍 |
| RR | Eondeokeobeo Misseu Hong |
| MR | Ŏndŏk'ŏbŏ Missŭ Hong |
| Genre | Workplace comedy |
| Written by | Moon Hyun-kyung |
| Directed by | Park Seon-ho |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Original release | |
| Network | tvN |
Undercover Miss Hong (Korean: 언더커버 미쓰홍) is an upcoming South Korean workplace comedy television series written by Moon Hyun-kyung, directed by Park Seon-ho, and starring Park Shin-hye in the title role, along with Go Kyung-pyo, Ha Yoon-kyung, and Cho Han-gyeol. The series is set in late-1990s Seoul, following elite securities inspector Hong Geum-bo, who goes undercover as a 20-year-old junior employee at a suspicious investment firm, navigating workplace chaos, hidden agendas, and comedic misadventures while investigating financial wrongdoing. It is scheduled to premiere on tvN on January 17, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST).
Synopsis
Hong Geum-bo, a 35-year-old elite inspector at the Financial Supervisory Service who knows nothing but work. Using her naturally youthful appearance, she goes undercover as a 20-year-old junior employee at a securities company where suspicious funds have been detected. As Geum-bo navigates life as an inexperienced entry-level employee, she encounters comedic mishaps, unexpected friendships, and workplace drama, all while secretly investigating financial wrongdoing. Along the way, she must balance her dual identity, confront corporate intrigue, and navigate complicated relationships, including her interactions with the ambitious CEO Shin Jeong-woo and her lively younger sister Hong Jang-mi.
Cast and characters
Main
- Park Shin-hye as Hong Geum-bo[1]
- Go Kyung-pyo as Shin Jeong-woo[1]
- Ha Yoon-kyung as Ko Bok-hui[1]
- Cho Han-gyeol as Albert Oh[1]
Supporting
- Choi Ji-soo as Kang No-ra[1]
- Kang Chae-young as Kim Mi-sook[1]
- Lee Deok-hwa as Kang Pil-beom[1]
- Kim Do-hyun as Bang Jin-mok[1]
- Jang do-ha as Lee Yong-gi[1]
- Seo Hyun-chul as So Kyung-dong[1]
- Im Chul-soo as Cha Jung-il[1]
- Kim Hyung-mook as Oh Deok-gyu[1]
- Kim Mi-hyun as Song Ju-ran[1]
- Byun Jung-soo as Choi In-ja[1]
- Kim Won-hae as Yoon Jae-beom[1]
- Han Soo-ho as Nam Dong-ki[1]
- Lee Soo-mi as Kim Soon-jung[1]
- Kim Young-woong as Hong Chun-seop[1]
- Jung I-rang as Kim Nam-joo[1]
Special appearance
Production
Development
Undercover Miss Hong was developed under the working title Miss Undercover Boss (Korean: 미스언더커버보스; RR: Miseueondeokeobeoboseu).[2][3] The series is directed by Park Seon-ho, who helmed Business Proposal (2022) and Brewing Love (2024), written by Moon Hyun-kyung, who penned Memorials (2020), planned and produced by Studio Dragon with Celltrion Entertainment.[4]
Casting
In March 2025, Park Shin-hye was reportedly reached a tentative agreement to appear in the series.[2] Two months later, Go Kyung-pyo was reportedly cast as the male lead.[5] In June 2025, both Ha Yoon-kyung and Cho Han-gyeol were reportedly cast alongside Park and Go.[6][7] In July 2025, Park, Go, Ha, and Cho were confirmed to star.[8] Additionally, Yuna was cast marking her acting debut.[9]
Release
Undercover Miss Hong was reportedly scheduled to air in the first half of 2026.[8] It is scheduled to premiere on tvN on January 17, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST).[10][11]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Park, Seo-yeon (December 3, 2025). 박신혜, 8년 만 컴백해 맡은 역이 '홍금보'...고경표와 '언더커버 미쓰홍' 리딩 현장 [Park Shin-hye Makes Comeback After 8 Years as 'Hong Geum-bo'...Reading Session with Go Kyung-pyo for 'Undercover Miss Hong']. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Choi, Jae-wook (March 10, 2025). [단독] 박신혜의 차기작은 '미스 언더커버 보스', 금융사범 잡는다 [[Exclusive] Park Shin-hye's Next Project Is 'Miss Undercover Boss', Where She Hunts Down Financial Criminals]. Ize (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Kyung-ho (October 22, 2025). [단독] 박신혜 주연 '미스언더커버보스'→'언더커버 미쓰홍' 타이틀 변경'...내년 1월 편성 [[Exclusive] Park Shin-hye's Starring Drama 'Miss Undercover Boss' Changes Title to 'Undercover Miss Hong'...Scheduled to Air in January Next Year]. Ize (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ Son, Bong-seok (July 1, 2025). '미스언더커버보스' 박신혜-고경표-하윤경-조한결, 출연 확정[종합] [Park Shin-hye, Go Kyung-pyo, Ha Yoon-kyung, and Cho Han-gyeol Confirmed to Star in 'Miss Undercover Boss' [Comprehensive]]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (May 23, 2025). [단독] 고경표, 박신혜의 남자 된다..'미스 언더커버 보스' 주인공 [[Exclusive] Go Kyung-pyo Becomes Park Shin-hye’s Leading Man..Male Lead of 'Miss Undercover Boss']. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ Yoon, Sung-yeol (June 17, 2025). [단독] 하윤경 '미스 언더커버 보스' 주연 꿰찼다..박신혜·고경표와 호흡 [[Exclusive] Ha Yoon-kyung Lands Leading Role in Miss Undercover Boss..To Star Alongside Park Shin-hye and Go Kyung-pyo]. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ Yoon, Sung-yeol (June 18, 2025). [단독] '귀궁' 조한결, 증권사 회장 외손자 된다..'트라이' 이어 차기작 확정 [[Exclusive] Cho Han-gyeol of 'The Haunted Palace' to Play Securities Company Chairman's Grandson..Confirms Next Project Following 'The Winning Try']. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Lee, Ye-jin (July 1, 2025). 박신혜→고경표 출연 확정, 1990년대 세기말로 간다...증권사 위장취업 '오피스 코미디' [공식입장] [Park Shin-hye→Go Kyung-pyo Confirmed to Star, Heading to the Late 1990s...Securities Company Undercover 'Office Comedy' [Official Statement]]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Chae-yeon (July 1, 2025). [단독] 있지 유나, '미스언더커버보스'로 첫 연기 도전..박신혜 여동생 된다 [[Exclusive] Itzy's Yuna Takes on Her First Acting Role in 'Miss Undercover Boss'..Will Play Park Shin-hye's Younger Sister]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Kyung-yoon (December 3, 2025). 증권사에 위장 취업한 박신혜...'언더커버 미쓰홍' 내달 방영 [Park Shin-hye Goes Undercover at a Securities Company...'Undercover Miss Hong' to Air Next Month]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (December 10, 2025). 박신혜, 90년대 단발머리 비주얼...'언더커버 미쓰홍' 베일 벗었다 [Park Shin-hye reveals a 1990s bob haircut look...'Undercover Miss Hong' unveiled]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved December 18, 2025.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Undercover Miss Hong at HanCinema