Park Shin-hye Battles the 1990s IMF Crisis in Netflix’s 'Undercover Miss Hong'

Can a workplace comedy survive the darkest financial era in Korean history? tvN's latest series, 'Undercover Miss Hong,' starring Park Shin-hye, is set to answer that question as it makes its global debut on Netflix.

Undercover Miss Hong: Park Shin-hye in 1990s IMF Crisis

Set in the 1990s during the height of the Asian Financial Crisis (IMF), the drama follows a securities supervisor at Korea's financial regulatory agency. Park Shin-hye plays the titular role, a dedicated professional who finds herself caught in a web of corporate greed and financial crime. It's a sharp mix of black comedy, crime, and period drama.

The series spans 16 episodes and airs in the coveted Saturday-Sunday time slot. While tvN handles domestic broadcasting, Netflix is the official global streamer, ensuring international fans can follow the high-stakes financial maneuvering in real-time.

Why Period Workplace Dramas are Trending

Viewers are increasingly drawn to stories that blend historical milestones with personal career struggles. By revisiting the 1990s, 'Undercover Miss Hong' provides a nostalgic yet critical look at the systems that shaped modern Korea. The production design captures the essence of the era, from bulky desktop computers to the distinct corporate fashion of the late 20th century.