Recently, MBC announced that the popular Korean actor and singer Seo Kang-jun Starring in a new K-drama Undercover High School (working title). The series will be his first comeback work after his discharge in May 2023. The drama is a comedy action series that will air every Friday and Saturday on MBC. As of now, there is no official announcement regarding the release date, but it is expected to air in 2025.
Seo Kang-jun plays the role of Jeong Hye-sung in MBC's “High School Undercover.” His character is a secret agent for the National Intelligence Service (NIS) who goes undercover as a high school student to investigate a case. The drama is directed by Lim Young-bin, director of “Bad Prosecutor.”
Starring in new MBC drama with Seo Kang-jun, Jin Ki-joo, and Kim Min-ju
Seo Kang Joon will appear in MBC's K-drama “Undercover High School.” Jin Ki-joo and Kim Min-juPreviously, news outlets had reported that the two actresses were in negotiations to star in the comedy-action series. The drama follows the journey of National Intelligence Service investigator Jeong Hye-sung as she investigates unusual cases. To uncover the truth, the character hides her identity as an NIS investigator and disguises herself as a high school student.
Hye-sung takes on the case of Emperor Gojong's gold nugget and enrolls as a student at a high school that is said to have a deep connection to the case. While concealing her identity as an employee of the National Intelligence Service, she deepens her bonds with her classmates and leads a turbulent school life. Meanwhile, Jin Ki-joo has been offered the role of Hye-sung's homeroom teacher, Oh Soo-ah. Finally, Kim Min-joo is in negotiations to play Lee Ye-na, the only daughter of the high school chairman.
Seo Kang Joon is well known for his roles in many popular Korean dramas such as “Cheese in the Trap”, “The Third Charm”, “Are You Human?”, “If the Weather is Fine”, etc. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the MBC Korean drama “Undercover High School”.