Park Shin Hye Goes Undercover as a 20-Year-Old in 90s-Set Comedy 'Undercover Miss Hong'
First look at 'Undercover Miss Hong,' the new K-drama starring Park Shin Hye and Ko Kyung Pyo. A 90s-set office comedy about an elite agent undercover.
A suspicious colleague and a secret mission in the late 90s.
Park Shin Hye is trading her 30s for her 20s in the upcoming office comedy “Undercover Miss Hong.” Set in the fast-paced world of the late 1990s financial industry, the drama sees the star go undercover at a securities firm, immediately sparking suspicion from her new colleague, played by Ko Kyung Pyo.
According to production sources, the story follows Hong Geum Bo (Park Shin Hye), an elite financial supervisory officer in her 30s. After discovering suspicious fund activities, she takes on the risky mission of infiltrating a securities firm by posing as a 20-year-old rookie. Newly released stills capture the core tension: Ko Kyung Pyo gives a sharp, inquisitive look at the deceptively young-looking Park Shin Hye, setting the stage for a delightful mix of suspense and comedy as she tries to maintain her cover.
The drama aims to leverage its 90s setting for more than just nostalgia. It will explore an era of landlines and paper trails, creating unique challenges for an undercover agent. The pairing of Park Shin Hye, celebrated for her versatile roles, and Ko Kyung Pyo, known for his comedic timing and dramatic depth, is expected to be a major draw for global K-drama fans.
The 90s setting of 'Undercover Miss Hong' is more than just a nostalgic backdrop. It strategically places the high-stakes world of financial investigation in a pre-digital era. This 'analog thriller' element is a growing trend in K-dramas, using historical settings not just for aesthetics, but to create unique narrative constraints and fresh genre mashups that resonate with a global audience tired of predictable tech-heavy plots.
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