Park Shin-hye is set to return to the small screen with a bold transformation—changing not only her name, but her age and identity as well.
tvN’s upcoming weekend drama Undercover Miss Hong, premiering on January 17, 2026, stars Park Shin-hye in a refreshing undercover role set against the nostalgic backdrop of late-1990s Korea. The series blends retro aesthetics with sharp comedy, promising a fast-paced office drama with a twist.
From Elite Regulator to Rookie Employee
In Undercover Miss Hong, Park Shin-hye plays Hong Geum-bo, a brilliant securities regulator in her 30s and a top agent at the Capital Market Supervision Bureau. After suspicious financial activity is detected at a securities firm, Hong goes undercover—posing as a 20-year-old entry-level employee named Hong Jang-mi.
What follows is a series of chaotic yet clever moments as she navigates office life from the bottom up, hiding her true identity while uncovering corruption from within.
A Powerful Cast and Trusted Creative Team
Anticipation is high for the drama, marking another collaboration between Park Shin-hye and tvN, a pairing long associated with hit series. The cast lineup further adds to the excitement, featuring Go Kyung-pyo, Ha Yoon-kyung, and Jo Han-gyeol, whose combined chemistry is expected to elevate the show’s comedic and emotional beats.
The drama is directed by Park Sun-ho, known for popular series such as Business Proposal, Suspicious Partner, and Wok of Love, ensuring a polished balance of humor, romance, and storytelling. Production is led by Studio Dragon and Celltrion Entertainment.
A Teaser That Signals Total Transformation
The newly released “Change” teaser gives a glimpse into Hong Geum-bo’s dramatic shift—from a sharp, charismatic professional to a bright, quick-witted rookie navigating workplace hierarchies.
Despite adopting a younger identity, Hong refuses to stay silent in the face of injustice. Whether standing up to dismissive colleagues or calling out unethical behavior, she makes it clear that
“Work is done with skill.”
Rather than conforming to outdated norms, her character actively challenges unfair systems, delivering a refreshing take on female agency in a male-dominated corporate world.
A Retro Office Comedy With Bite
Set in Yeouido during the turbulent yet romanticized late 1990s, Undercover Miss Hong captures an era of rapid change while spotlighting themes of integrity, resilience, and transformation. The drama promises not just laughs, but a satisfying narrative about rewriting the rules—both personally and professionally.
tvN’s Undercover Miss Hong airs its first episode on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 9:10 p.m. KST.