Tension Rises in 'Ms. Incognito' as Kim Young-ran Faces Identity Crisis

Kim Young-ran, played by Jeon Yeo-been, faces an identity crisis as soon as she arrives in Muchang Village.

In the third episode of Genie TV's original series 'Ms. Incognito,' aired on Monday, the arrival of outsider Kim Young-ran (Jeon Yeo-been) stirred up Muchang Village, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode achieved a nationwide rating of 4.5% and a metropolitan rating of 4.3%, setting a new record for the series and marking the highest ratings for an ENA Monday-Tuesday drama in 2025, according to Nielsen Korea.

Upon arriving in Muchang Village, Kim Young-ran encounters Jeon Dong-min (Jin-young) at Ga Sung-ho's (Moon Sung-geun) mansion, unable to hide her surprise. However, she continues to pretend to be Boo Se-mi to avoid revealing her true identity, leaving Jeon Dong-min bewildered by her sharp demeanor.

The arrival of the highly qualified teacher Boo Se-mi (Jeon Yeo-been) at Iseon Kindergarten has caused a stir in the previously quiet Muchang Village. Previous teachers at the kindergarten had left after causing various incidents and leaving emotional scars on the children. While the villagers suggested holding a welcome party for Boo Se-mi, Jeon Dong-min remained suspicious, heightening the tension.

Kim Young-ran's identity was at risk of being exposed from her first day at work. Following Jeon Dong-min's advice to investigate Boo Se-mi's past, kindergarten director Lee Mi-seon (Seo Jae-hee) conducted a background check on her.

Although Lee Don (Seo Hyun-woo) had prepared a fake identity for Boo Se-mi, Lee Mi-seon accidentally discovered Kim Young-ran's true identity. Shocked, Lee Mi-seon learned from Lee Don that Kim Young-ran was the wife of the late Chairman Ga Sung-ho. Kim Young-ran then made an enticing offer to keep her secret for three months, promising to make Lee Mi-seon the true owner of the kindergarten.

However, Jeon Dong-min overheard their conversation and interjected, asking, "Who is the madam? Is it Teacher Boo Se-mi?" freezing the atmosphere instantly. As Kim Young-ran faces challenges upon entering Muchang Village, viewers are eager to see how she will navigate this crisis.

Meanwhile, Ga Sun-young (Jang Yoon-ju) continues her pursuit to find Kim Young-ran, intensifying the sense of danger. To make matters worse, Ga Sun-woo (Lee Chang-min) shocks by hiring a private investigator to kill Kim Young-ran.

However, Kim Young-ran, aware of the notorious reputation of the Ga siblings during Chairman Ga Sung-ho's lifetime, anticipates their plans. Determined to survive, she hides a gun in her suitcase, ready for anything. The audience is keen to see if Kim Young-ran can survive and successfully reset her life.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr