Jin Ki-joo (Image provided by FL ENT), Seo Kang-jun (Image provided by Man of Creation)
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Jin Ki-joo will play the female lead alongside Seo Kang-jun in the Korean drama “Undercover High School” -
Undercover High School is scheduled to air in 2025
Jin Ki-joo has been confirmed to star alongside Seo Kang-jun in the upcoming action comedy K-drama “Undercover High School” (working title), which is scheduled to air on the MBC network. The announcement was made on June 18th, confirming that Jin Ki-joo will play the lead role alongside Seo Kang-jun, who has already been confirmed to appear in the drama.
Jin Ki-joo co-stars with Seo Kang-jun in “Undercover High School”
“Undercover High School” is a comedy-action drama that centers on a man who plays the role of a high school student while concealing his identity as an agent for the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Through his undercover missions, he overcomes the challenges of school life and forms strong bonds with his classmates. The series is written by Im Young-bin, known for “Bad Prosecutor.”
Jin Ki Joo, who has been confirmed to appear in the series, will play the role of Oh Soo Ah in “Undercover High School,” a temporary Korean history teacher and the homeroom teacher of undercover student Jeong Hae Seong (played by Seo Kang Joon). Soo Ah is dedicated to her position at the prestigious Byung Moon High School, known for her strong beliefs and genuine compassion and care for her students.
But Oh Soo-ah is surprised when she realizes that Jeong Hye-sung, a new student in her class, resembles her childhood first love, a man who left her with deep emotional scars. This uncanny resemblance sets in motion a series of dramatic events in her school life.
The production team praised actress Jin Ki-joo for bringing an air of intelligence and vitality to the role of Soo-ah, calling her a perfect fit for the role. The production team themselves hope that her interactions with undercover agent Hye-sung will bring both unpredictable comedy and romance to the new series. The production team is enthusiastic about the drama's potential. Undercover Agent High School is scheduled to air as a Friday-Saturday drama on MBC in 2025.
About Jin Ki-joo
Jin Ki Joo is a rising South Korean actress who got her breakthrough with her first leading role in the TV series Come and Hug Me in 2018. Prior to that, she gained recognition for her roles in the critically acclaimed series Misty and film Little Forest in the same year.
She has been highly praised for her performances in dramas such as “The Secret Life of My Secretary,” “From Now On,” “Showtime!,” and “My Perfect Stranger.”