As the broadcast of « Undercover Miss Hong" , Cho Han-gyul shared his impressions of this resolutely retro project. Set in the late 1990s, the series follows Hong Geum-bo, a brilliant financial supervisor played by Park Shin-hye, The young woman is forced to pose as a 20-year-old rookie in order to infiltrate a brokerage firm involved in dubious transactions.
For Cho Han-gyul, the love affair was immediate. From the very first reading, he was seduced by the fluid, fast-paced script, emphasizing that «the script was easy to read and a lot of fun».». The office atmosphere of the late 90s also played a key role in his enthusiasm, bringing a special charm to the series.
Albert Oh, a not-so-superficial heir
In Undercover Miss Hong, Cho Han-gyul plays Albert Oh, the maternal grandson of the chairman of Hanmin Securities, parachuted into Yeouido on the strength of his name and inheritance. Behind this privileged image, however, the actor is keen to nuance his character. «Albert may seem carefree and spoiled, but he's actually intelligent and sensitive,» he explains, adding that he has a relaxed nature and a surprising social ease, even with his elders.
The actor also spoke about the atmosphere on the set, which he describes as particularly benevolent. As the youngest member of the cast, he says he received a great deal of support from his partners, an experience he sums up simply: «I was able to finish the shoot in a happy atmosphere». All of which augurs well for a warm group dynamic on screen.
Undercover Miss Hong will be broadcast from January 17, 2026 à 9:10pm (KST).
