In the upcoming episode 5 of tvN's weekend drama 'Undercover Miss Hong', airing on the 31st, Hong Geum-bo (played by Park Shin-hye) intensifies her efforts to find the internal whistleblower 'Yebbi' as part of her undercover employment mission. The previous episode, aired on the 25th, achieved its highest ratings yet, with a national average of 7.4% and a peak of 9%, while the metropolitan area recorded 7.2% with a peak of 8.7%. This is more than double the 3.5% rating of the first episode.
The released stills feature a meeting of the 'Yebbi' candidates: Manager So Kyung-dong (played by Seo Hyun-chul), Section Chief Bang Jin-mok (played by Kim Do-hyun), and Manager Cha Joong-il (played by Lim Chul-soo). Alongside the 'So.Bang.Cha' trio from Hanmin Securities, Hong Geum-bo, along with Albert Oh (played by Jo Han-gyeol) and Section Chief Lee Yong-gi (played by Jang Do-ha), from the Crisis Management Team, create a suspicious atmosphere. Hong Geum-bo closely monitors the conversation of the three suspicious individuals, raising curiosity about whether their drunken confessions will reveal clues about 'Yebbi'.
Meanwhile, a remark from Albert Oh, who is unaware of the tense relationships, shifts the previously subdued atmosphere. The reason behind the gathering of these three individuals, who differ in department, rank, and seniority, and the cause of the sudden change in mood due to Albert Oh's comment, piques interest.
At this moment, Hong Geum-bo, who has maintained a poker face, suddenly stiffens upon hearing their conversation. As the hidden backstories of Manager So Kyung-dong, Section Chief Bang Jin-mok, and Manager Cha Joong-il gradually unfold, the search for 'Yebbi' is expected to become even more intriguing. This week's episode promises to reveal the story that shocked Hong Geum-bo, the escalating conflicts, and the clearer secrets, enhancing viewer engagement.
Episode 5 of 'Undercover Miss Hong' airs at 9:10 PM.
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr