'Undercover Miss Hong' s fiery womance is moving viewers to tears.
On the 15th, through Episode 10, the tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' (writer Moon Hyun-kyung, directors Park Sun-ho and Na Ji-hyun, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Celltrion Entertainment and Studio Dragon) has been creating a sensation on home screens with an unmissable development. The broadcast of Episode 10 recorded an average 8.6% and a peak 9.9% nationwide on paid platforms combining cable, IPTV and satellite, and 8.5% average and 9.7% peak in the Seoul metropolitan area. tvN's target adults 20-49 ratings also ranked first across all channels including terrestrial broadcasters in both nationwide and Seoul metropolitan area during the same time slot, continuing strong buzz.
In the previous broadcast, Kim Mi-sook (Kang Chae-young), who was directly hit by the IMF crisis, shocked viewers by attempting to end her own life, and the story of why she pretended not to know Hong Geum-bo (Park Shin-hye)'s true identity was revealed and brought tears. Meanwhile, the identity of Hanmin Securities chairman's youngest daughter Kang No-ra (Choi Ji-su) was also revealed, and attention focused on what relationship changes the roommates of Room 301, each of whom exposed their own secret, will draw going forward.
▲ Hong Geum-bo and Kim Mi-sook s nine-year-old bond, an unforgettable benefactor and the sincerity finally revealed
The letter left by the collapsed Kim Mi-sook in front of Hong Geum-bo contained truths she had hidden. Nine years ago, when Kim Mi-sook was a high school student on internship, Hong Geum-bo was working as an accountant at the accounting firm she was assigned to. Hong Geum-bo punished a senior accountant who was bullying Kim Mi-sook and reached out to help in a difficult situation, and Kim Mi-sook kept him in her heart as a benefactor she could never forget. After a long time, the two reunited as roommates in Dormitory Room 301, and although Kim Mi-sook wondered at Hong Geum-bo's actions of hiding her age, name and identity, she guessed there must be reasons she could not speak of and secretly covered up the truth. Realizing the unexpected connection, Hong Geum-bo cried hot tears, and Kim Mi-sook s reversal story of never forgetting her gratitude and protecting her benefactor's secret turned the living room into a sea of tears.
▲ 'silver spoon' Kang No-ra, who walked a different path from her roommates, relations rapidly drift apart
After Kim Mi-sook collapsed, the roommates who rushed to her were all saddened, but Go Bok-hee (Ha Yoon-Kyung), who knew Kang No-ra's true identity, resented her. Kim Mi-sook had been selling funds diligently at the direction of Hanmin Securities headquarters, but when returns plunged and customers who suffered losses complained and even filed lawsuits, she became fearful and desperate and attempted an extreme choice. Outraged at the Hanmin Securities owning family that shifted blame to individuals and avoided responsibility, Go Bok-hee exposed Kang No-ra's identity, and Hong Geum-bo was shocked to learn that Kang Pil-beom (Lee Duk-hwa), the chairman she had desperately tried to bring down, had a biological daughter close by. Feeling guilty, Kang No-ra tried to atone in ways she could, such as paying Kim Mi-sook's hospital bills herself. Still, Hong Geum-bo and Go Bok-hee showed caution, and while borrowing Kang No-ra's help to withdraw slush funds, they maintained distance. Whether the rapidly frayed roommates' relationships can be mended and whether the unconscious Kim Mi-sook will wake up safely remain matters to watch.
▲ Go Bok-hee changes her mind and joins hands with Hong Geum-bo! the start of full-fledged cooperation
When Hong Geum-bo realized she could not shake Hanmin Securities with the slush fund ledger she had barely found, she devised another plan: to obtain all slush funds traceable through the ledger. Judging it was impossible alone, Hong Geum-bo reached out to Go Bok-hee to work together, but Go Bok-hee, unwilling to be dragged into something big, initially refused and walked away. However, memories shared with the Room 301 roommates held her steps, and finally Go Bok-hee accepted Hong Geum-bo's proposal, beginning their precarious cooperation. The lone wolf Hong Geum-bo, awkward at receiving help, for the first time accepted Go Bok-hee's aid to withdraw Chairman Kang's slush funds, and Go Bok-hee, who had prioritized her own safety, gathered her resolve to achieve the public good, showing their transformations. Whether the two women's cooperation operation will succeed and how 'Miss Hong' will unfold the story of the now more colorful roommates is becoming increasingly anticipated.
Entering a new phase and beginning Act 2, the tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Undercover Miss Hong' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m.
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