Park Ha-sun's Powerful Cameo in 'Secret Audit' Captivates Viewers, Boosts Ratings

Actress Park Ha-sun made a striking impression with her intense performance in the premiere of tvN's weekend drama 'Secret Audit,' setting the tone for a promising start.

On the first episode, which aired on Saturday, the 25th, Park Ha-sun made a special appearance as 'Young-hee,' the protagonist of the first case handled by Noh Ki-joon (played by Gong Myung), an ace auditor demoted to handling internal misconduct (PM) cases.

Young-hee initially appears as a serene and elegant figure engrossed in flower arranging. However, after a phone call with her husband, who is with a colleague, she suddenly becomes hysterical, cutting and throwing flowers, hinting at an intense storyline. Her character escalates further when she can't reach her husband, leading her to a company dinner location, where she mistakenly believes her husband is having an affair in a car, showcasing her rage.

While the story seemed to revolve around Young-hee's baseless suspicions, a shocking twist at the end of the episode reveals her husband's actual infidelity. In a fit of rage, Young-hee drives towards Ki-joon, exits the car bleeding, and dramatically declares, "I'll kill them all," creating a powerful ending.

Despite her brief appearance, Park Ha-sun's veteran skills enhanced the show's engagement. Her ability to swiftly shift from a gentle phone conversation to a sharp, intense tone was particularly impressive. Her portrayal of a woman driven to extremes by suspicion was both shocking and memorable, firmly establishing 'Secret Audit' in viewers' minds. Thanks to Park Ha-sun's performance, the first episode achieved a nationwide rating of 4.4% (according to Nielsen Korea), ranking first in its time slot. The second episode saw an increase, reaching 6.3%.

Recently, Park Ha-sun successfully concluded the Seoul run of the play 'Hongdo' and will continue performing in major cities across South Korea, including Gwangju, Daegu, and Busan, starting in May. Additionally, she remains active in entertainment, hosting SBS PowerFM's 'Park Ha-sun's Cine Town' and appearing on JTBC's 'Divorce Consideration Camp,' showcasing her versatility as an 'all-rounder.'

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