Actor Ko Kyung-pyo showed a new acting transformation as the character Shin Jeong-woo in the drama 'Undercover Miss Hong'.
The new tvN Sat-Sun drama 'Undercover Miss Hong', set to premiere on Jan. 17, 2026 (directed by Park Seon-ho, written by Moon Hyun-kyung), is a retro office comedy drama set at the end of the 1990s about 30-something elite securities supervisor Hong Geum-bo (Park Shinhye) who disguises herself as a 20-year-old entry-level employee to get a job at a securities firm where suspicious fund flows were detected, leading to chaotic adventures.
Ko Kyung-pyo introduced the character, saying, "The character Shin Jeong-woo that I play is cold and somewhat cynical. He faces incidents with values different from the protagonist Hong Geum-bo, and he is a person with clear personal goals. Because of that, I wanted to approach him with a distinctly contrasting image." He added, "(In terms of values, etc.) the character has traits different from the real me. Because of that, I thought about it more and portrayed him with enjoyment. I hope viewers enjoy my transformation and look at Jeong-woo with affection."
Regarding the atmosphere on set and chemistry, he said, "All the actors I meet on set have been a support to me at every moment, and I feel I have a lot to learn from my colleagues. I am grateful," leaving a message of thanks. He also expressed affection, saying, "As much as we enjoyed filming, if you enjoy watching it, every line and scene will be remembered as memorable dialogue and moments."
Finally, he encouraged viewing, saying, "This is a work that the cast and crew have all prepared with sincerity. I think it is a piece that can deliver warm empathy and fun to viewers. Please give it lots of love and attention," and he also shared his own drama viewing point, saying, "I hope you pay attention to the chemistry among the various characters who accompany Geum-bo."
'Undercover Miss Hong' is drawing expectations as a meeting between the undisputed queen of hits Park Shinhye and tvN, and a stellar cast including Ko Kyung-pyo, Ha Yoon-Kyung, and Cho Han-gyeol join en masse, promising near-perfect synergy. In addition, director Park Seon-ho, who directed 'Greasy Melo', 'Business Proposal', and 'Suspicious Partner', has teamed up to offer a fresh kind of fun as a fin-de-siècle office comedy drama.
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