Park Shin-hye Tops Popularity Charts with 'Undercover Miss Hong'

Park Shin-hye has claimed the top spot in viewer popularity with her role in 'Undercover Miss Hong.' The actress, who tied the knot with actor Choi Tae-joon in 2022, continues to captivate audiences.

The tvN weekend drama 'Undercover Miss Hong,' which aired its latest episode on March 1st, is maintaining its upward trajectory. According to the February 4th week results from FUNdex, the official platform of Good Data Corporation, 'Undercover Miss Hong' ranked first in both the TV-OTT drama and TV drama categories. Lead actress Park Shin-hye also secured the number one spot in actor popularity.

Additionally, according to Netflix's official site Tudum, 'Undercover Miss Hong' entered the Netflix Top 10 in the non-English show category, ranking 7th. The show has made it to the Top 10 in eight countries, including South Korea, Peru, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam, as of March 4th.

In the recent episodes, the Yeouido Pirates, led by Hong Geum-bo (played by Park Shin-hye) and Shin Jung-woo (played by Go Kyung-pyo), executed thrilling operations that shook the internal workings of Hanmin Securities. Following Hong Geum-bo's meticulous plan, the close aides of Chairman Kang Pil-beom (played by Lee Deok-hwa) were systematically removed. The team also raided the safe of Secretary Song Joo-ran (played by Park Mi-hyun), securing domestic slush funds of Hanmin Securities, applying pressure from all angles. With only two episodes left until the finale, the increasingly exciting plot of 'Undercover Miss Hong' continues to capture viewers' attention.

Hong Geum-bo's original mission was to uncover the slush fund ledger of Hanmin Securities and expose corruption. However, the sudden IMF crisis changed the situation. As her colleagues, with whom she shared hardships, lost their jobs and the slush fund ledger could no longer be used against Chairman Kang, Hong Geum-bo decided to acquire shares in Hanmin Securities to save the company. With a new goal, the Yeouido Pirates began gathering the slush funds accumulated by Chairman Kang and Secretary Song, establishing a formal corporation and purchasing stocks. The team's strengthened teamwork, combining Hong Geum-bo's decisiveness, Go Bok-hee's (played by Ha Yoon-kyung) quick thinking, Albert Oh's (played by Jo Han-gyeol) intelligence, Lee Yong-gi's (played by Jang Do-ha) technical skills, and Shin Jung-woo's insight, is set to face Hanmin Securities in a full-scale confrontation. The audience eagerly anticipates the unexpected strategies they will employ.

Chairman Kang has committed numerous atrocities for his gain, including creating slush funds, ordering fraudulent accounting, and driving his son, President Kang Myung-hwi (played by Choi Won-young), to his death. Secretary Song, his right-hand man and shadow power, has emerged as a formidable villain, showing no hesitation in committing murder under his orders. As the series progresses, viewers can expect to uncover even more of their hidden, sinister sides, adding to the tension.

In Room 301 of the Seoul Dormitory for Unmarried Female Workers, Hong Geum-bo, Go Bok-hee, Kang No-ra (played by Choi Ji-soo), and Kim Mi-sook (played by Kang Chae-young) have formed a special bond through shared hardships and challenges. Each harboring their secrets, the four women gradually learned each other's truths, embracing and understanding one another, solidifying a strong 'womance.' However, Hong Geum-bo and Go Bok-hee must bring down Kang No-ra's father, Chairman Kang, while Kim Mi-sook struggles to raise her young daughter after being marginalized at Hanmin Securities. The question remains whether their friendship will endure after the storm passes.

The 15th episode of 'Undercover Miss Hong' will air on March 7th at 10 PM.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr