Seo Hyun-chul Joins tvN's 'Undercover Miss Hong' Alongside Park Shin-hye

Actor Seo Hyun-chul has been confirmed to join the cast of tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama, 'Undercover Miss Hong'.

'Undercover Miss Hong' is a retro office comedy that unfolds in the late 1990s. It tells the story of Hong Geum-bo (played by Park Shin-hye), an elite securities supervisor in her 30s, who goes undercover as a 20-year-old junior employee to investigate suspicious financial flows.

Seo Hyun-chul will portray So Kyung-dong, the legendary trader and head of the trading department at 'Hanmin Securities'. So Kyung-dong is a character known for his thorough analysis and bold decision-making, embodying the ideal 'good person' respected by his juniors and serving as a crucial figure in the drama's plot development. He is trusted by Chairman Kang Pil-beom (played by Lee Deok-hwa) and acts as a linchpin within Hanmin Securities, connecting key events.

Known for his impressive acting skills and ability to embody diverse characters, Seo Hyun-chul is expected to enhance the drama's quality with his realistic portrayal of the 1990s securities industry and his unique human touch.

Seo Hyun-chul expressed his honor, stating, "It's a privilege to work with such great actors on a wonderful project. I will do my best not to be a burden to the production and repay with my performance."

The production team commented, "Seo Hyun-chul is a powerful actor who stably anchors the drama's tone and rhythm," adding, "He is the perfect casting to simultaneously express the charisma and warmth of the character So Kyung-dong."

Netizens are reacting positively to the news of Seo Hyun-chul's casting, with comments like 'I can trust any drama with Seo Hyun-chul!', 'Looking forward to the chemistry between him and Park Shin-hye,' and 'A 90s retro comedy sounds fun already!'