'Undercover Miss Hong' delivered a thrilling dopamine rush to living rooms with developments no one could predict even a moment ahead.
On the 24th, the tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' (directed by Park Seon-ho, Na Ji-hyun / written by Moon Hyun-kyung / planned by Studio Dragon / produced by Celltrion Entertainment, Studio Dragon) episode 3 showed Hong Geum-bo (played by Park Shin-hye), who had been gradually adapting to her undercover employment activities and carrying out operations, getting embroiled in a troublesome matter and falling into an awkward situation.
That day's ratings recorded a nationwide average of 5.2% and a high of 6.5% on paid platforms that combine cable, IPTV and satellite, and 5.2% and a high of 6.3% in the metropolitan area. (based on paid platforms that combine cable, IPTV and satellite / provided by Nielsen Korea)
First, Hong Geum-bo found a suspicious notebook in roommate Go Bok-hee's (played by Ha Yoon-Kyung) bag, and Go Bok-hee leaped up, treating Hong Geum-bo like a thief for fear that the notebook would be revealed as Hanmin Securities' slush fund ledger. The two fell into a cold war again after a commotion in the middle of the night. But when Hong Geum-bo overheard Director General Cha Jung-il (played by Im Cheol-soo) badmouthing Go Bok-hee at the company, she did not tolerate it and pushed back, and as a result she was saddled with excessive work. Outwardly prickly but inwardly possessing a firmer sense of loyalty and justice than anyone, and Go Bok-hee, who can't show it but is genuinely grateful, began to sprout a special friendship that made viewers smile.
Meanwhile, the crisis management division to which Hong Geum-bo belongs began to shed its reputation as a hollow department and started producing results. After three days of continuing overnight work, the crisis management division finally succeeded in building Hanmin Securities' information sharing system. Centered on Hong Geum-bo, who led the team with her distinctive resourcefulness and savvy, the chemistry among team members with opposing personalities added laughs and drove the change of fully adopting the intranet.
In addition, Hong Geum-bo did not neglect her true objective of finding the internal whistleblower "Yeppi" and the slush fund ledger. Learning a new hint that Trading Department Director So Kyung-dong (played by Seo Hyun-chul)'s dog is named "Yeppi," Hong Geum-bo prowled around his vicinity and even volunteered to run lunch errands for the trading department, actively collecting clues. During that time, Geum-bo happened to witness an employee colluding with a stock manipulator to intentionally sell shares cheaply, and she promptly requested order cancellations with agile action to prevent a large loss.
However, Hong Geum-bo's exploits soon spread as distorted rumors and instead cornered her. A rumor spread that a twenty-year-old lowest-ranking employee made a mistake that caused stocks to be sold at rock-bottom prices and that Hanmin Securities suffered a large loss because of it. Ultimately a disciplinary committee was convened, and Hong Geum-bo faced another nail-biting crisis as she confronted the newly appointed president Shin Jeong-woo (played by Ko Kyung-pyo) and Hanmin Securities' executives, whom she had been avoiding.
Thus, 'Undercover Miss Hong' humorously depicts a thrilling undercover mission set against the 1990s Yeouido securities district and the special camaraderie that blossoms within it, offering a variety of entertainment. In particular, the struggles of Hong Geum-bo, a 35-year-old elite securities inspector who hides her true identity and returns to being a novice employee to endure a harsh corporate life, make it impossible to look away.
Meanwhile, in episode 4 airing today (the 25th), Hong Geum-bo, who is facing the prospect of being fired, will strive to overcome the situation, and she will experience heart-stopping moments as she avoids the sharp gaze of Shin Jeong-woo, who continues to suspect her. Attention is focused on what wisdom Hong Geum-bo, who meets several hurdles before even fully starting the undercover operation, will apply.
The tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' will air episode 4 today (the 25th) at 9:10 p.m.
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