K-pop fans and drama lovers alike have reason to celebrate as ITZY’s Yuna is officially stepping into the world of acting.
On July 1, the production team of the upcoming tvN office comedy Miss Undercover Boss confirmed that Yuna will appear in the drama, marking her acting debut since her explosive rise to fame as a member of ITZY.
She joins an already star-studded cast that includes renowned actress Park Shin Hye and actor Go Kyung Pyo, adding fresh energy to a project brimming with potential.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the late 1990s during South Korea’s IMF financial crisis, Miss Undercover Boss blends workplace comedy with period drama.
The series follows Hong Geum Bo, a 35-year-old elite financial supervisor played by Park Shin Hye, who uses her youthful appearance to go undercover as a 20-year-old new recruit at a securities firm.
Her mission: to quietly investigate shady financial dealings. But her journey quickly takes humorous and unexpected turns as she navigates office politics and identity challenges in a corporate environment far removed from her high-level world.
Yuna plays the role of Hong Jang Mi, Geum Bo’s younger sister and a respected elite supervisor at the Financial Supervisory Service.
The character promises to bring both gravitas and charm, as she likely acts as a contrast to her sister’s chaotic undercover adventure.
While the two share professional ties in the world of finance, their family bond and differing paths are expected to highlight emotional layers that go beyond workplace antics.
Yuna’s casting has already drawn attention from fans excited to see her transition from the music stage to the drama screen.
This role is a major milestone in Yuna’s career, especially as idols branching into acting often face high expectations.
Known for her charisma, visuals, and on-stage confidence, Yuna is now tasked with portraying a character grounded in a very different setting—one that will require emotional depth, timing, and screen presence.
However, her experience performing live and commanding global attention may well give her an edge in bringing Hong Jang Mi to life.
Meanwhile, Go Kyung Pyo plays Shin Jung Woo, the newly appointed CEO of Hanmin Securities.
His character is expected to bring an entirely different dynamic as the unsuspecting head of a company secretly under scrutiny by Park Shin Hye’s undercover investigator.
The combination of Go Kyung Pyo’s comedic timing, Park Shin Hye’s proven dramatic prowess, and Yuna’s freshness as a new face in the acting scene is setting expectations high for Miss Undercover Boss.
Set in a turbulent but pivotal time in South Korea’s recent history, the drama is not just about corporate hijinks—it’s poised to explore the human side of economic hardship, ambition, and reinvention.
Through its unique blend of retro office culture, undercover intrigue, and sisterly dynamics, Miss Undercover Boss could deliver both laughs and heart.
As anticipation builds, fans of ITZY and K-drama viewers alike are eagerly awaiting the premiere of this nostalgic yet timely series.
Yuna’s acting debut is especially noteworthy, as she joins the growing list of idols who have successfully crossed over into acting.
With her role as Hong Jang Mi, Yuna begins an exciting new chapter—one that may well define her as not just an idol, but a rising actress to watch.
