On December 11, the producer of tvN's upcoming drama "Undercover Ms. Hong has announced the appearance of the main actress Park Shin Hye.
Set in the late 1990s, Undercover Ms. Hong is an office comedy about Hong Geum Bo (played by Park Shin Hye), an outstanding financial supervisor in his 30s. She had to dress up as a 20-year-old employee and returned after discovering suspicious fundraising activities of a securities company.
In this film, Park Shin Hye will have to show two completely different identities.
Hong Geum Bo is introduced as an excellent, talented inspector, a model of perfection with the nickname "yeouido Witch". She is the first female supervisor of the Capital Market Supervision Department under the Financial Supervision Agency.
At the age of 35, Hong Geum Bo takes on a dangerous mission, forced to live a second life as a 20-year-old employee who has just graduated from high school - Hong Jang Mi.
A series of photos introducing the character shows Park Shin Hye's 180-degree transformation. In the image of Hong Geum Bo, Park Shin Hye has long, straight hair, calm eyes and a cold smile.
On the contrary, Hong Jang Mi's short, mischievous hair, youthful outfits, warm energy and innocent, radiant expressions all show the freshness of a young employee who has just entered the world.
The contrast between the two characters is not only in appearance but also in standing, gaze and emotional nuance. Initial introduction photos made the audience look forward to Park Shin Hye's ability to "transform her identity", showing two people living in the same body but with completely different lives.
With the factor of "residing in the zone" as the focus, the audience also expected Park Shin Hye to handle the chaotic tasks of the character, the tension between her real identity and her cover.
Last year, Park Shin Hye made a "transformation" in the drama "The Judge from Hell", which was honored with the Director's Choice Award at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards.
The role of the evil judge is considered a breakthrough for Park Shin Hye, different from the characters she previously played.
This time, Park Shin Hye had to portray two characters with contrasting personalities and images. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for the actress to once again prove her ability.
The movie Undercover Ms. Hong is scheduled to air on January 17, 2026 on tvN.
