'Undercover Miss Hong' is a retro office comedy set in the late 1990s. It follows elite securities supervisor Hong Geum-bo (played by Park Shin-hye) as she goes undercover at a securities firm to track suspicious financial flows. Jo Han-gyeol plays Albert Oh, the free-spirited cinephile grandson of the chairman of Hanmin Securities and the only son of Executive Director Oh Deok-kyu.
Albert is not driven by affection for Geum-bo but by his own sense of justice, marking a significant shift in his character. He confesses to being the leader of the Yeouido Pirates, who leak internal securities data, and discovers Geum-bo's true identity as a securities supervisor, opening a new chapter in the story.
Jo Han-gyeol adds depth to his character with subtle changes in his gaze and tone, avoiding over-expressive emotions. He convincingly portrays Albert's growth, revealing loyalty and decisiveness behind his carefree facade.
As Albert transitions from a perceived nepotism beneficiary to a central player actively shaking up the game, viewers are eager to see his next moves.
'Undercover Miss Hong,' driven by Jo Han-gyeol's dynamic performance, achieved its highest ratings yet with episode 11 on the 21st, recording an average of 10.6% and a peak of 12.6% nationwide across cable, IPTV, and satellite platforms. In the metropolitan area, it averaged 10.7% and peaked at 13.1%.
The drama, gaining popularity thanks to Jo Han-gyeol's fresh performance, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr