larus Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Drama: Undercover High School Hangul: 언더커버하이스쿨 Genre: comedy, action Network: MBC Episodes: 12 Director: Choi Jung In Writer: Im Young-bin Release Date:2025 Runtime:Friday and Saturday Production Company: OST: Official site: Plot Drama Undercover High School follows a male National Intelligence Service agent who goes undercover as a high school student. Concealing his true identity, he embarks on a school life filled with friendship, empathy, and growth, delivering a delightful blend of comedy and action. Cast Seo Kang Joon as Jung Hae Sung Jin Ki Joo as Oh Soo Ah Kim Min Ju as Lee Ye Na Kim Shin Rok as Seo Myung Joo Character descriptions Jung Hae Sung (Seo Kang Joon) is an undercover agent who disguises himself as a high school student. Lee Ye Na (Kim Min Ju) is the only daughter of the chairman of Byeongmun High School and the student council president. Known for being aloof and meticulous, Lee Ye Na always secures first place in various competitions, contests, and popularity polls. However, behind the scenes, she puts in an unhealthy amount of extreme effort to maintain her top position. Seo Myeong Joo (Kim Shin Rok) is the chairman of the board of directors of the Byeongmun Foundation and the prestigious Byeongmun High School. She will be the worst enemy of Seo Kang Joon's character Jung Hae Sung who is disguised as a high school student. Teasers/Trailers 01.Soompi code of conduct | SOOMPI RULES FOR KDRAMA | MOVIES | ACTORS' & ACTRESS' SECTION Don't post any requests for subs!Anything unrelated to the drama plot is considered spamming. Don't quote images. 01.Due to the copyright/legal problems, no illegal streaming links will/should be posted on this thread as there had been major crackdowns going on lately.02.Any complaints about any streaming links will be counted as spam and will be reported to the mods.03.Any complaints of the respective companies such as Viki, youtube, Etc.. should be report to the respective companies instead of posting your complaints here.04.Those who are caught breaking the Soompi posting rules more than 5 times will have their Id/IDs reported the mods. 05.Those who are caught promoting/posting illegal streaming links with subs ( those without permission from the orginal subbers and doesn't have copyrights like SOOMPI TV, Viki, Kdrama.com or Crunchyroll) will have their ID's reported to the mods for endangering Soompi to legal issues for illegal streaming sites promotions. PLEASE GIVE CREDIT TO WHERE CREDIT IS DUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Seo Kang Joon to Make a Comeback with a New Comedy K-Drama by Lily Alice, March 6, 2024 Actor Seo Kang Joon (Cheese in the Trap, Are You Human Too?) will reportedly play the lead role in the upcoming MBC drama Undercover High School (literal title). On March 6, an entertainment industry official told JTBC Entertainment News, "Seo Kang Joon has decided to make his comeback. He will play the role of Jung Hae Sung, the protagonist of Undercover High School." Undercover High School is a delightful comedy drama about a man who goes undercover as a high school student while hiding his identity as a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent. The K-drama marks Seo Kang Joon's first project after his military discharge. The actor was last seen in Grid, which was released in 2022 on Disney+. Expectations are high for his more versatile performance and it is anticipated that viewers will see a side of him they have not seen before. Undercover High School will begin filming in the first half of this year, with plans for it to air on MBC early next year. Source https://mydramalist.com/article/seo-kang-joon-to-make-a-comeback-with-a-new-comedy-k-drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Seo Kang Joon In Talks For Comedy Drama As First Project Since Military Discharge TV/Film Mar 6, 2024 by S. Kim Seo Kang Joon may be returning to the small screen! On March 6, industry insiders reported that Seo Kang Joon will be starring in the new drama “Undercover High School” (literal title). In response to the report, Seo Kang Joon’s agency Man Of Creation stated, “Seo Kang Joon received an offer to star in ‘Undercover High School’ and is reviewing the offer positively.” “Undercover High School” is a comedy drama about a man who goes undercover as a high school student while hiding his identity as an agent of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and establishes solidarity and empathizes with his classmates through school life. The drama will be written by Im Young Bin of the drama “Bad Prosecutor.” Seo Kang Joon was reportedly offered to play the role of Jung Hae Sung, an undercover agent who disguises himself as a high school student. If Seo Kang Joon accepts his casting offer, “Undercover High School” will be his first return project after being discharged from the military in May of last year. “Undercover High School” plans to kick off filming in the first half of this year with the goal of releasing in 2025 via MBC. https://www.soompi.com/article/1646861wpp/seo-kang-joon-in-talks-for-comedy-drama-as-first-project-since-military-discharge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Seo KangJoon Eyes Lead Role in Upcoming Drama 'Undercover High School' Seo KangJoon mulls lead role as undercover agent in new drama 'Undercover High School', promising fresh narrative and audience anticipation. AI Writer, Kpopmap Editor 2 min to read · Published : Mar 6, 2024 In the bustling heart of Seoul's Yeouido, a celebratory gathering marked the conclusion of OCN's weekend original series 'WATCHER'. Amidst the festivities, buzz grew around actor Seo KangJoon's next move in the world of Korean drama. On March 6th, 2024, at precisely 14:00 KST, sources from Seo KangJoon's agency, Man of Creation, revealed in a conversation with OSEN that the actor is considering a lead role in the new series 'Undercover High School' with a positive outlook. 'Undercover High School', penned by the talented screenwriter Im Young-bin, known for the drama 'Swordfight', offers a fresh and exhilarating narrative. The story follows a male National Intelligence Service agent who goes undercover as a high school student. Concealing his true identity, he embarks on a school life filled with friendship, empathy, and growth, delivering a delightful blend of comedy and action. The role proposed to Seo KangJoon is that of Jung Hae-sung, an undercover agent masquerading as a high school student. This character promises to showcase a side of Seo KangJoon never seen before, stirring anticipation among fans and industry watchers alike. Should Seo KangJoon accept this role, 'Undercover High School' will mark his highly anticipated return to the screen following his military discharge. The actor, who served his mandatory military service, was last seen in the Disney+ release 'Grid' in 2022, before completing his service in May of the previous year. 'Undercover High School' is eyeing a slot in next year's broadcast schedule, with filming set to commence in the first half of this year. As Seo KangJoon mulls over this exciting opportunity, fans eagerly await confirmation of his participation. His potential involvement in 'Undercover High School' not only signifies a significant comeback but also promises to add a new dimension to his acting portfolio. As the industry and audience alike stand by for further updates, the anticipation for 'Undercover High School' and Seo KangJoon's possible return continues to build. This upcoming project, blending espionage with high school drama, is poised to captivate viewers with its unique storyline and Seo KangJoon's transformative performance. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. https://www.kpopmap.com/seo-kangjoon-eyes-lead-role-in-upcoming-drama-undercover-high-school/ Will Seo Kang-Jun return to ‘Undercover High School’? “Under positive review” (official) Will actor Seo Kang-jun return to the drama 'Undercover High School'? On the 6th, an official from his agency Man of Creation told the Seoul Economic Star, "Seo Kang-Jun has received an offer for 'Undercover High School' and is positively considering it." 'Undercover High School' is a delightful and refreshing comical action drama about a man who goes undercover as a high school student while hiding his identity as a National Intelligence Service agent, and grows through solidarity, empathy, and growth with his friends during his school life. Seo Kang-joon was offered the role of Jung Hae-seong, who goes undercover as a high school student. If Seo Kang-joon confirms his appearance, it will be his first return to work after being discharged from the military, and his next work after Disney+'s 'Grid' in 2022. Meanwhile, 'Undercover High School' will be broadcast on MBC early next year. https://sedaily.com/NewsView/2D6J5KRWE7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Are You Human? Actor Seo Kang-Joon’s Agency Confirms Receiving Offer For Comedy K-Drama By Ankita Mukherjee Good news for all Seo Kang-Joon fans. The South Korean singer-actor is in talks to return to the small screen for the first time since his return from the military service. As per JTBC, an industry person shared, “Seo Kang-joon has decided to make his comeback. He will play the role of Jeong Hae-Seong, the main character of ‘Undercover High School.'” Undercover High School (working title) is a comedy K-drama. Bad Prosecutor’s writer, Young Bin, is penning the series. The drama’s storyline follows a man who is an agent at the National Intelligence Service (NIS) but goes undercover as a high school student. While in the school, he learns about what happens there and sympathizes with the students. Now, Seo Kang-Joon is offered to headline the drama as the NIS agent who disguises himself as the student. If he accepts the offer, this will be his first project since his return from the military. After the report that Seo Kang-Joon might return to the small screen surfaced all over the media, his agency responded. Hinting on a positive note, his agency, Man of Creation, declared, “Seo Kang Joon received an offer to star in ‘Undercover High School’ and is reviewing the offer positively.” The drama Undercover High School will be a light-hearted, fun series. Seo Kang-Joon was last seen in Disney Plus‘ Grid back in 2022. Now, fans are expecting to see him in a more mature role. In addition to it, he is also known for featuring in Are You Human? Undercover High School will begin filming in the first half of this year. It might premiere early next year on MBC. To know whether Seo Kang-Joon says yes to the offer, stay tuned! https://www.comingsoon.net/k-drama/news/1585162-are-you-human-actor-seo-kang-joons-agency-confirms-receiving-offer-for-comedy-k-drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 News bites: March 6, 2024 by tccolb Seo Kang-joon (Grid) is considering roles for his first post-army project and may be ironing a new uniform as a secret government agent in MBC’s new action-comedy Undercover High School. Expected to start filming later this year with Im Young-bin (Bad Prosecutor) penning the scripts, the series is aiming to release in 2025. [Osen] https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/03/news-bites-march-6-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Seo Kang Jun considering role in MBC's upcoming drama 'Undercover High School' Posted by EunhaYi Man of Creation, Seo Kang Jun's agency, revealed on March 6 KST that they are currently reviewing an offer for his potential appearance in MBC's upcoming drama 'Undercover High School'. 'Undercover High School' is described as a delightful and lighthearted comedy-drama centered around a man who assumes the role of a high school student while concealing his identity as a National Intelligence Service agent. Throughout his undercover mission, he undergoes personal growth, forms bonds of friendship, and experiences empathy. Fans are eagerly anticipating Seo Kang Jun's potential return to the screen with 'Undercover High School' following his completion of military service in May last year. https://www.allkpop.com/article/2024/03/seo-kang-jun-considering-role-in-mbcs-upcoming-drama-undercover-high-school ***** https://koalasplayground.com/2024/03/07/seo-kang-joon-in-talks-for-comedic-k-drama-undercover-high-school/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Jin Ki Joo Offered to Lead "Undercover High School" Alongside Seo Kang Joon by Lily Alice, May 23, 2024 6 4 Uncle Samsik actress Jin Ki Joo has been offered the lead role in MBC's upcoming drama Undercover High School. It was previously reported that actor Seo Kang Joon (Cheese in the Trap, Are You Human Too?) is positively reviewing the offer to be cast as the male lead in the same K-drama. Undercover High School is a delightful action-comedy about a man who goes undercover as a high school student while hiding his identity as a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent. During his time as an undercover agent at the school, he makes new friends, empathizes with them, and grows. The script is penned by Im Young Bin, the writer of Bad Prosecutor. Actress Jin Ki Joo has been offered the role of Oh Soo Ah, a contract teacher at Byeongmun High School and the homeroom teacher of Jung Hae Sung (role offered to Seo Kang Joon), who goes undercover as a high school student. Undercover High School is confirmed to air on MBC and is scheduled for broadcast early next year. Source https://mydramalist.com/article/jin-ki-joo-offered-to-lead-undercover-high-school-alongside-seo-kang-joon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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larus Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Jin Ki Joo Reported + Kim Min Ju Joins Seo Kang Joon In Talks For New Comedy Action Drama Drama May 23, 2024 by M Lim Jin Ki Joo, Kim Min Ju, and Seo Kang Joon may star in the upcoming comedy-action drama “Undercover High School” (literal title)! On May 23, it was reported that Jin Ki Joo and Kim Min Ju will be starring in the new MBC drama “Undercover High School.” In response to the report, Kim Min Ju’s agency Management SOOP clarified, “Kim Min Ju has received an offer to star in ‘Undercover High School’ and is positively reviewing it.” Jin Ki Joo’s side has yet to comment on the report. “Undercover High School” is a comedy-action drama about a man who goes undercover as a high school student while hiding his identity as an agent of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). As he navigates school life, he builds solidarity and bonds with his classmates. The drama is penned by Im Young Bin of “Bad Prosecutor.” Back in March, it was revealed that Seo Kang Joon is in talks to star as Jung Hae Sung, an undercover agent who disguises himself as a high school student. If confirmed, “Undercover High School” will be his first return project after being discharged from the military in May 2023. Jin Ki Joo has reportedly been offered the role of Oh Soo Ah, a temporary teacher and Jung Hae Sung’s homeroom teacher at Byeongmun High School. Kim Min Ju is in talks for the role of Lee Ye Na, the only daughter of the chairman of Byeongmun High School and the student council president. Known for being aloof and meticulous, Lee Ye Na always secures first place in various competitions, contests, and popularity polls. However, behind the scenes, she puts in an unhealthy amount of extreme effort to maintain her top position. “Undercover High School” is set to air early next year on MBC. https://www.soompi.com/article/1663496wpp/jin-ki-joo-reported-kim-min-ju-joins-seo-kang-joon-in-talks-for-new-comedy-action-drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 Jin Ki Joo and Kim Min Ju will reportedly join Seo Kang Joon in a new K-drama by lo_ve, May 23, 2024 4 0 Jin Ki Joo and Kim Min Ju are both in talks to join the upcoming K-drama Undercover High School. On May 23, media outlets reported that Jin Ki Joo and Kim Min Ju will join hands with Seo Kang Joon in the upcoming MBC K-drama Undercover High School. While Jin Ki Joo's side hasn't responded to the reports, Kim Min Ju's side stated that the idol actress is positively reviewing the offer. The K-drama was first offered to actor Seo Kang Joon and he is also considering the offer. Undercover High School is a comical K-drama that revolves around a man who hid his identity as a National Intelligence Service agent and goes undercover as a high school student. The K-drama will be the next work of director Choi Jung In (Knight Flower and On the Verge of Insanity) and writer Im Young Bin (Bad Prosecutor and Sketch). Undercover High School will exclusively premiere on MBC and it is scheduled to air early next year. Jin Ki Joo got the offer to portray the role of Oh Soo Ah. She works as a temporary teacher and the homeroom teacher of Seo Kang Joon's character Jung Hae Sung at Byeongmun High School. The actress is currently starring in the star-studded Disney+ K-drama Uncle Samsik with Song Kang Ho, Byun Yo Han, Lee Kyu Hyung, Seo Hyun Woo, and Oh Seung Hoon. Kim Min Ju on the other hand will possibly portray the role of Lee Ye Na. She is the student council president and the only daughter of Byeongmun High School's owner. She is known for being competitive and top in school. This will be her second upcoming K-drama. The idol actress will also join the cast of the upcoming K-drama Connection. https://mydramalist.com/article/jin-ki-joo-and-kim-min-ju-will-reportedly-join-seo-kang-joon-in-a-new-k-drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 Seo Kang Joon Confirmed To Star In New Comedy Action Drama Reportedly Starring Jin Ki Joo And Kim Min Ju Drama Jun 10, 2024 by S Kim Seo Kang Joon will return to the small screen with a new comedy action drama! On June 10, MBC’s upcoming Friday-Saturday drama “Undercover High School” (working title) confirmed that Seo Kang Joon will star in the drama. “Undercover High School” is a comedy action drama about a man who goes undercover as a high school student while hiding his identity as an agent of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). As he navigates school life, he builds solidarity and bonds with his classmates. The drama is penned by Im Young Bin of “Bad Prosecutor” and marks Seo Kang Joon’s first return project after being discharged from the military in May of last year. Seo Kang Joon takes on the role of Jung Hae Sung, an ace field agent of NIS who gets demoted after causing a major issue during an operation. In a new operation, Jung Hae Sung disguises himself as a high school student to infiltrate a high school that has relation to Emperor Gojong’s gold bullion, and there, he ends up enjoying a high school life like no other. Jin Ki Joo and Kim Min Ju are reportedly in talks to star in the drama. “Undercover High School” is scheduled to air on MBC as a Friday-Saturday drama in 2025. https://www.soompi.com/article/1667004wpp/seo-kang-joon-confirmed-to-star-in-new-comedy-action-drama-reportedly-starring-jin-ki-joo-and-kim-min-ju Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 News bites: June 10, 2024 by tccolb Seo Kang-joon (Grid) has confirmed casting for his first post-army project, turning into a government agent disguised as a student for MBC’s Undercover High School (working title). Slated to air in 2025, the action-comedy will put him on the hunt for King Gojong’s missing gold treasure, with PD Choi Jung-in (Knight Flower) at the helm and scripts by Im Young-bin (Bad Prosecutor). [MBC] https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/06/news-bites-june-10-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Seo Kang Joon confirms small screen return with Undercover High School alongside Jin Ki Joo and Kim Min Ju Cheese in the Trap fame Seo Kang Joon returns to the small screen in Undercover High School alongside Jin Ki Joo and Kim Min Ju. By Saumya Saxena Updated on Jun 10, 2024 Seo Kang Joon is set to make his small screen return in MBC's upcoming Friday-Saturday drama Undercover High School (working title). Penned by Im Young Bin of Bad Prosecutor, the comedy-action drama marks Seo Kang Joon's first project post-military discharge, slated to air in 2025. Seo Kang Joon to star in Undercover High School On June 10, MBC confirmed that Seo Kang Joon will headline the upcoming Friday-Saturday drama Undercover High School (working title). This marks Seo Kang Joon's highly anticipated return to the small screen following his military discharge in May last year. He will portray Jung Hae Sung, an ace field agent for the National Intelligence Service (NIS) who was demoted after a major mishap during an operation. In his new assignment, Hae Sung goes undercover as a high school student to infiltrate a school linked to Emperor Gojong’s gold bullion. Unexpectedly, he finds himself embracing an extraordinary high school life. Joining him are Jin Ki Joo and Kim Min Ju, who are reportedly in talks to star alongside Seo Kang Joon. Undercover High School is a comedy-action drama penned by Im Young Bin, known for Bad Prosecutor. The series explores the unique challenges and humorous situations Hae Sung encounters as he balances his secret agent duties with high school dynamics, forging bonds and camaraderie with his classmates. Scheduled to air in 2025 on MBC, Undercover High School promises a blend of action, comedy, and heartwarming moments, making it one of the most eagerly awaited dramas of the upcoming year. Fans are excited to see Seo Kang Joon back in action, showcasing his versatility and charm in this unique role. More details about Seo Kang Joon’s latest activities Lee Seung Hwan, professionally known as Seo Kang Joon, is a South Korean actor and singer who recently returned to the spotlight after completing his military service in May 2023. Known for his roles in Cheese in the Trap and Are You Human?, Seo Kang Joon is set to star in the upcoming drama Undercover High School, marking his first project since his discharge. Fans eagerly anticipate his return to the small screen, where he will portray an NIS agent undercover as a high school student. https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/seo-kang-joon-confirms-small-screen-return-with-undercover-high-school-alongside-jin-ki-joo-and-kim-min-ju-1315285 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 Seo Kang Joon confirmed to lead the new MBC K-drama "Undercover High School" by lo_ve, June 10, 2024 4 1 Seo Kang Joon will return to playing the role of a student in a new MBC K-drama. On June 10, MBC officially confirmed that Seo Kang Joon will be the main lead of the upcoming K-drama Undercover High School. This will also be his comeback to MBC after almost 10 years since Splendid Politics. Undercover High School is an action comedy K-drama that revolves around a man who hid his identity as a National Intelligence Service agent and goes undercover as a high school student. Seo Kang Joon will portray the role of the NIS agent turned high school student while actresses Jin Ki Joo and Kim Min Ju will also reportedly be part of the cast. Director Choi Jung In (Knight Flower and On the Verge of Insanity) and writer Im Young Bin (Bad Prosecutor and Sketch) will work together to produce the upcoming K-drama. The representative of MBC shared, "I don't think there's any actor who best suits the role of an NIS agent disguised as a high school student other than Seo Kang Joon. Please anticipate the role of Seo Kang Joon who will showcase the funny, cool, and touching character in the series." Undercover High School will be part of the Friday and Saturday K-drama timeslot of MBC. It will air in 2025. In the series, Seo Kang Joon will portray the role of Jung Hae Sung. He is known for being an ace National Intelligence Service agent. After an accident during an operation, he got demoted. He then got assigned to undercover as a high school student to learn more about Emperor Gojong’s gold bullion. As he disguises himself, he starts enjoying high school life, which is not even his reality. This will be the first K-drama of Seo Kang Joon since he was discharged from the military. The actor was last seen in the 2022 K-drama Grid. https://mydramalist.com/article/seo-kang-joon-confirmed-to-lead-the-new-mbc-k-drama-undercover-high-school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 Jin Ki Joo Confirmed Alongside Seo Kang Joon For New Comedy Action Drama Drama Jun 18, 2024 by R Suhaila Jin Ki Joo has officially joined Seo Kang Joon in the upcoming action comedy drama! On June 18, MBC’s upcoming Friday-Saturday drama “Undercover High School” (working title) confirmed that Jin Ki Joo will star in the drama. Previously, Seo Kang Joon was also confirmed to star in the drama. “Undercover High School” is a comedy action drama about a man who goes undercover as a high school student while hiding his identity as an agent of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). As he navigates school life, he builds solidarity and bonds with his classmates. The drama is penned by Im Young Bin of “Bad Prosecutor.” Jin Ki Joo will star as Oh Soo Ah, a temporary Korean history teacher and the homeroom teacher for Jung Hae Sung (Seo Kang Joon), who is secretly attending the school as a student. Soo Ah works at the prestigious Byeongmun High School, where she is known for her strong principles and deep care for her students. However, Oh Soo Ah notices a striking resemblance between Jung Hae Sung, a new student in her class, and her childhood first love who deeply hurt her. This triggers a series of dramatic events in her school life. The production team stated, “Jin Ki Joo brings an intellectual image and bright energy to the role of Soo Ah, making her perfect for the part. Her interactions with the undercover student Hae Sung promise unpredictable comedy and romance. The production team is excited about the potential.” “Undercover High School” is scheduled to air on MBC as a Friday-Saturday drama in 2025. https://www.soompi.com/article/1668639wpp/jin-ki-joo-confirmed-alongside-seo-kang-joon-for-new-comedy-action-drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 Jin Ki Joo returns to MBC with the upcoming K-drama "Undercover High School" by lo_ve, June 18, 2024 20 3 Jin Ki Joo is officially confirmed to lead the upcoming MBC K-drama Undercover High School with Seo Kang Joon. According to various media outlets on June 18, Jin Ki Joo will be one of the main leads of the upcoming MBC K-drama Undercover High School. This will be the follow-up K-drama project of Jin Ki Joo after the Disney+ ongoing K-drama Uncle Samsik. She is currently starring in the Disney+ series with Song Kang Ho, Byun Yo Han, Lee Kyu Hyung, Seo Hyun Woo, Oh Seung Hoon, and more. Jin Ki Joo will also join the upcoming film The Land of Happiness with Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Sun Kyun, Kang Mal Geum, and Choi Won Young. The actress has impressed viewers with her performance in the K-dramas My Perfect Stranger, From Now On, Showtime!, Homemade Love Story, The Secret Life of My Secretary, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, and more. The upcoming K-drama will be Jin Ki Joo's return to MBC after two years. Her last appearance on the network was in the 2022 K-drama From Now On, Showtime! With the confirmation of her casting for Undercover High School, many are already anticipating her return to comedy as well as her chemistry with actor Seo Kang Joon. Undercover High School is an action comedy K-drama that will showcase the life of Jung Hae Sung who hid his identity as a National Intelligence Service agent and goes undercover as a high school student. Seo Kang Joon will portray the role of Jung Hae Sung, the NIS agent turned high school student. On the other hand, Jin Ki Joo will portray the role of Oh Soo Ah. She will be the homeroom teacher of Jung Hae Sung who will go undercover as a high school student. She is a Korean history teacher at the prestigious school. She has a strong personality with great love and concern for her students. Director Choi Jung In (Knight Flower and On the Verge of Insanity) and writer Im Young Bin (Bad Prosecutor and Sketch) will helm the upcoming series. Undercover High School will air in the first half of 2025 and it will be part of MBC's Friday and Saturday K-drama timeslot. Source https://mydramalist.com/article/jin-ki-joo-returns-to-mbc-with-the-upcoming-k-drama-undercover-high-school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 Kim Shin Rok Confirmed Alongside Seo Kang Joon And Jin Ki Joo For New Comedy Action Drama Drama Jul 01, 2024 by R Suhaila Kim Shin Rok is set to star alongside Seo Kang Joon and Jin Ki Joo in an upcoming action comedy drama! On July 1, MBC confirmed that Kim Shin Rok will be part of the cast for its new Friday-Saturday drama “Undercover High School” (working title). Seo Kang Joon and Jin Ki Joo were previously confirmed for the drama. “Undercover High School” follows Jung Hae Sung (Seo Kang Joon), an undercover National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent posing as a high school student. As he balances school life, he builds solidarity and bonds with his classmates and becomes entangled with Oh Soo Ah (Jin Ki Joo), a substitute Korean history teacher and his homeroom teacher. The drama is written by Im Young Bin, known for “Bad Prosecutor.” Kim Shin Rok will star as Seo Myung Joo, the head of Byung Moon Foundation and the elite private Byung Moon High School. Seo Myung Joo is a meticulous and strategic character, driven by an obsession with being the best. Kim Shin Rok will also star as the archnemesis of National Intelligence Service agent Jung Hae Sung. Her rivalry with Seo Kang Joon’s character is set to add excitement and create strong on-screen chemistry, making their interactions highly anticipated. The executive producer expressed excitement about Kim Shin Rok playing Seo Myung Joo, saying, “We are thrilled to have Kim Shin Rok as the foundation’s chairwoman. Her upcoming work is expected to surpass her past performances. Her character’s rivalry with Hae Sung and Soo Ah is sure to boost the drama’s appeal.” Production for “Undercover High School” is in full swing, and the drama is set to premiere as an MBC Friday-Saturday drama in early 2025. https://www.soompi.com/article/1671691wpp/kim-shin-rok-confirmed-alongside-seo-kang-joon-and-jin-ki-joo-for-new-comedy-action-drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 News bites: June 29, 2024 by tccolb Casting news continues for MBC’s Undercover High School (working title) as well, with Kim Shin-rok (Sweet Home 2) reported to be playing the chairwoman of the high school board. Headlined by Seo Kang-joon (Grid) and Jin Ki-joo (Uncle Samsik), the crime-action and rom-com is expected to air in 2025, with PD Choi Jung-in (Knight Flower) at the helm and writing by Im Young-bin (Bad Prosecutor). [10 Asia] https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/06/news-bites-june-29-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larus Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 Kim Shin Rok joins Seo Kang Joon and Jin Ki Joo in a new MBC K-drama by lo_ve, July 1, 2024 0 1 Kim Shin Rok confirmed her first K-drama project for 2025. On July 1, it was officially confirmed that Kim Shin Rok is joining the cast of the upcoming MBC action comedy K-drama Undercover High School. Kim Shin Rok will join the confirmed cast Seo Kang Joon, Jin Ki Joo, and Kim Min Ju. This will be the first K-drama of Kim Shin Rok for next year. In 2024, the actress appeared in the hit tvN series Queen of Tears to support Reborn Rich co-star Kim Do Hyun. She is expected to star in the upcoming Netflix original K-drama Hellbound Season 2. She will work alongside Kim Hyun Joo, Kim Sung Cheol, Hong Eui Joon, Yang Ik Jun, and Lee Re. Aside from K-dramas, Kim Shin Rok is also joining the upcoming movie Uprising with Park Jeong Min, Kang Dong Won, Cha Seung Won, Jin Seon Kyu, and Jung Sung Il. Kim Shin Rok is known for being part of the K-dramas Sweet Home Season 2, The Kidnapping Day, Moving, Shadow Detective Season 2, Reborn Rich, One Ordinary Day, Hellbound, Beyond Evil, and more. Undercover High School will revolve around the life of Jung Hae Sung who hid his identity as a National Intelligence Service agent and goes undercover as a high school student. Director Choi Jung In (Knight Flower and On the Verge of Insanity) and writer Im Young Bin (Bad Prosecutor and Sketch) will work together to create the upcoming K-drama. Kim Shin Rok will portray the role of Seo Myeong Joo. She is the chairman of the board of directors of the Byeongmun Foundation and the prestigious Byeongmun High School. She will be the worst enemy of Seo Kang Joon's character Jung Hae Sung who is disguised as a high school student. Undercover High School will premiere in the first half of 2025 and it will be part of MBC's Friday and Saturday K-drama timeslot. Source https://mydramalist.com/article/kim-shin-rok-joins-seo-kang-joon-and-jin-ki-joo-in-a-new-mbc-k-drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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