Undercover Miss Hong Cast Shares Heartfelt Farewell as Series Concludes with Record Ratings

The stars of 'Undercover Miss Hong,' Park Shin-hye, Go Kyung-pyo, Ha Yoon-kyung, and Jo Han-gyeol, have shared their thoughts as the series concluded.

tvN's weekend drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' wrapped up on the 8th, achieving a final episode rating of 12.4%, marking a successful end. The finale teased a potential second season as Hong Geum-bo (played by Park Shin-hye) embarked on another undercover mission at an insurance company in Busan.

The series consistently gained momentum, with the final week's ratings surpassing double digits for three consecutive weeks, setting a new personal best. According to Good Data Corporation's FUNdex, it ranked first in the TV drama category for six consecutive weeks, with lead actress Park Shin-hye topping the list for most talked-about performers, showcasing the show's immense popularity. In this wave of love, the cast, including Park Shin-hye (as Hong Geum-bo), Go Kyung-pyo (as Shin Jung-woo), Ha Yoon-kyung (as Go Bok-hee), and Jo Han-gyeol (as Albert Oh), extended their final greetings to the audience.

Park Shin-hye, who portrayed Hong Geum-bo, a daring undercover agent transitioning from a 35-year-old securities supervisor to a 20-year-old entry-level employee, captivated viewers with her unique character portrayal and comedic performance. She expressed, "The moments on set with my fellow actors and the hardworking staff flash before my eyes. I'm incredibly happy that 'Undercover Miss Hong,' filled with memories of laughter and tears, concluded with such love." She added, "I sincerely thank the viewers for their immense support."

Go Kyung-pyo, who transformed into the cold-hearted new president of Hanmin Securities, Shin Jung-woo, reflected, "The line 'Why do you take on responsibilities you can't handle?' said to Hong Geum-bo, remains memorable. It made me reflect on myself." He continued, "Thanks to the interest and love from everyone, I felt a great sense of achievement. I hope you enjoyed your time with 'Undercover Miss Hong.' The filming period was a time of sharing a part of life, and it will remain a cherished memory with great colleagues."

Ha Yoon-kyung, who perfectly embodied Go Bok-hee, also shared warm words. She said, "'Undercover Miss Hong' reminded me of the joy of acting. The moment when Misook was hospitalized is particularly memorable, as I tried to convey complex emotions like regret, guilt, and resentment." She added, "I wanted to create a story and character that brings smiles but isn't light. I hope it warmed the viewers' hearts, and I sincerely thank you."

Lastly, Jo Han-gyeol, who passionately played cinephile Albert Oh, trapped in the fate of a chaebol heir, shared, "It was a fun project with senior actors, fellow cast members, and staff, and I'm happy it received so much love. Watching the broadcast every week, it's hard to believe it's over already." He continued, "Every scene and line is precious, but the line 'Goodbye, Hong Jang-mi' when saying farewell to a one-sided love is the most memorable and touching. I sincerely thank the viewers who loved 'Undercover Miss Hong' and Albert Oh."

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