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Uncovering the Shadows: 'Undercover Miss Hong' Reveals Intense Power Struggles
As of the 6th episode aired on the 1st, tvN's weekend drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' continues its upward trajectory, breaking its own viewership records. The undercover operations of Hong Geum-bo (played by Park Shin-hye) reveal the corruption and misdeeds within Hanmin Securities, unveiling the masterminds behind these acts, thereby heightening the tension. Particularly, the enigmatic actions of Chairman Kang Pil-beom (played by Lee Deok-hwa) and his right-hand woman, Chief Secretary Song Joo-ran (played by Park Mi-hyun), draw attention. From orchestrating slush fund operations disguised as order mistakes to the mysterious death of President Kang Myung-hwi (played by Choi Won-young), the drama explores the conflict between the forces of good and evil within Hanmin Securities.
▲ The Key to Hanmin Securities' Corruption Lies with 'Yeppi'!
President Kang Myung-hwi defied his father, Chairman Kang Pil-beom, by planning to blow the whistle and joining forces with securities inspector Hong Geum-bo. However, his sudden death in an accident raises suspicions, prompting Hong Geum-bo to infiltrate Hanmin Securities in search of the missing slush fund ledger and Kang's ally, 'Yeppi.' The circumstances suggest that Kang's death was no accident and that Chairman Kang may have harmed his own son to cover up his misdeeds. As 'Yeppi' is closely linked to the slush fund ledger and the truth behind Kang's death, Hong Geum-bo's intense investigation into potential suspects captivates viewers. Who is 'Yeppi,' and will they assist Hong Geum-bo in exposing Hanmin Securities' corruption?
▲ The Ugly Truth Behind the Fox Society! Ruthless Secretary Song's Next Target?
Chairman Kang Pil-beom has been embezzling funds through various schemes, including orchestrating order mistakes with his subordinate, Manager So Kyung-dong (played by Seo Hyun-chul). The embezzled funds were moved to a secret location, revealed to be the Fox Society within Hanmin Securities. The accounts of female employees selected as outstanding members of the Fox Society were used to store the slush funds, managed secretly by Secretary Song Joo-ran. To protect these funds, Secretary Song even resorted to hiring hitman Bong Dal-soo (played by Kim Roe-ha) to commit murder, shocking viewers. As Hong Geum-bo aims to become a target by infiltrating the Fox Society, the focus is on whether she can uncover Secretary Song's dark intentions.
▲ The Accounting Scandal That Left Scars on Hong Geum-bo Nine Years Ago
The accounting scandal at Hanmin Securities nine years ago, which drove a wedge between Hong Geum-bo and Shin Jung-woo (played by Go Kyung-pyo), emerges as a central storyline. The scandal, which brought down the righteous and brave accountant Hong Geum-bo, ended with the suicide of a fellow accountant. Hong Geum-bo later discovers that Manager Bang Jin-mok (played by Kim Do-hyun) was involved in the audit, revealing that he was a key player in the scandal despite his unambitious role in the Crisis Management Department. As the accumulated corruption of Hanmin Securities dating back to 1988 comes to light through Hong Geum-bo's efforts, viewers are eager to see how the story unfolds.
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
