Park Shin-hye Shines in 'Undercover Miss Hong,' Captivating Viewers with Stellar Performance
Park Shin-hye returns with a dazzling performance in tvN's 'Undercover Miss Hong,' proving her status as a 'trustworthy actress' with her dopamine-inducing brilliance. In the popular weekend drama, Park takes on the role of 'Hong Geum-bo,' appearing in almost every scene of the 70-minute episodes, driving both buzz and ratings with her irreplaceable acting. According to Nielsen Korea, the sixth episode achieved an average nationwide rating of 8.0% with a peak of 9.2%, and in the metropolitan area, it reached 8.7% with a peak of 10.4%, setting a new personal best. The 2049 demographic rating also ranked first in its time slot, including terrestrial channels.
Park Shin-hye Shines in 'Undercover Miss Hong,' Captivating Viewers with Stellar Performance

In episodes 5 and 6, aired last week, Hong Geum-bo (played by Park Shin-hye) embarks on a project for Hanmin Securities' elite employee program to uncover the truth behind slush funds. She discovers the heartbreaking past of Go Bok-hee (Ha Yoon-kyung) and the suspicious actions of Albert Oh (Jo Han-gyeol). Park Shin-hye seamlessly transitions between the 'Yeouido Witch' Hong Geum-bo and her undercover persona Hong Jang-mi, delivering a perfect blend of comedy, poignant backstory, and action. Her nuanced performance convincingly completes the drama's setting. Park's solid acting skills, honed through various genres like romantic comedy, melodrama, historical, fantasy, and action, are shining brightly. The portrayal of Geum-bo disguised as Jang-mi, armed with 35 years of life experience, offers a second-life charm, while her fight against societal inequality provides a refreshing cathartic experience.
Park Shin-hye Shines in 'Undercover Miss Hong,' Captivating Viewers with Stellar Performance

Additionally, Park Shin-hye, known as the 'chemistry fairy,' creates exquisite chemistry with the unique characters, making 'Undercover Miss Hong' a 'relationship haven.' The dynamics with her ex-boyfriend Shin Jung-woo (Go Kyung-pyo), roommates Go Bok-hee (Ha Yoon-kyung), Kang No-ra (Choi Ji-soo), Kim Mi-sook (Kang Chae-young), Crisis Management Team members Albert Oh (Jo Han-gyeol), Bang Jin-mok (Kim Do-hyun), Lee Yong-ki (Jang Do-ha), the strong yet weak Cha Joong-il (Lim Chul-soo), Securities Supervisory Office superior Director Yoon (Kim Won-hae), the annoying colleague Nam Dong-ki (Han Soo-ho), and even Mi-sook's six-year-old daughter Kim Bom (Kim Se-ah) add to the enjoyment of each scene.

tvN's weekend drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM.

Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr
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