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As the broadcast of « Undercover Miss Hong" , Park Shin-hye shared his thoughts on this new project, which marks an important milestone in his career. Set in the late 1990s, the series combines office comedy, undercover work, and social commentary, carried by a heroine determined never to be silenced.
A unique role, rooted in a pivotal era
In Undercover Miss Hong, Park Shin-hye plays Hong Geum-bo, an elite financial investigator in her thirties, forced to pose as a 20-year-old rookie at a brokerage firm where suspicious financial flows have been detected.
The actress explains what immediately attracted her to the project: «I was drawn to the fact that Undercover Miss Hong It was a period drama, which was a challenge I had never taken on before. I found the concept of a woman who was an ace at financial supervision at a time when it was difficult for women to succeed professionally, and who finds herself working undercover as a simple entry-level employee, very charming.»
This time frame reinforces the impact of the narrative, highlighting the systemic obstacles women faced, while giving the heroine a special symbolic power.
A tenacious heroine and relationships at the heart of the story
Park Shin-hye describes Geum-bo as a deeply principled and combative character: «Geum-bo is honest and persevering. She is mentally strong and has survived in an extremely competitive environment. Even in a patriarchal society, she never loses her momentum, does not allow herself to be intimidated, and moves forward courageously, demonstrating her skills. That is where her greatest charm lies.»
While the plot revolves around a high-risk undercover mission, the actress emphasizes another key element of the drama: human relationships. «It's not just about the employees of the Financial Supervisory Service or the crisis management team at Hanmin Securities, but more importantly, the entertaining chemistry between the four roommates living in Room 301.»
This shared living arrangement becomes a central part of the story, combining humor, solidarity, and tension, while constantly putting Geum-bo's mission in jeopardy. In conclusion, Park Shin-hye invites viewers to follow the progress of this undercover investigation: «I hope you'll want to find out if Geum-bo will succeed in this stressful mission, and what the future holds for Hanmin Securities.»
Undercover Miss Hong will be broadcast from January 17, 2026 and available on Netflix.
