Here’s a collection of quotes from the Korean drama, Undercover Miss Hong (2026):
Episode 1
“As the new millennium dawned, the world readied itself amid great excitement and anxieties. And there was a woman who sought a stunning turnaround, stirring up waves of her own.” – Hong Keum Bo
“Sidewalks have limited space. Maybe consider a single file instead of side-by-side.” – Hong Keum Bo
“Success requires talent, not faith.” – Hong Keum Bo
“I wanted to see if you were someone who could be entrusted with a life for myself.” – Kang Myeong Hwi
“If you’re messing with me or if you ever betray me in the future, you and I will both be swimming with the fishes in the Han River.” – Hong Keum Bo
“I’ll find Yehppee within three months and retrieve the slush fund ledger.” – Hong Keum Bo
“Betrayal is unacceptable.” – Chairman Kang
“People often think otherwise but my first and most cherished son has always been Hanmin.” – Chairman Kang
Episode 2
“Being surrounded by things you like makes dorm life easier to endure.” – Kang Eun Joo / Kang Nora
“No one has ever told me to save my money.” – Kang Eun Joo / Kang Nora
“Embarrassment doesn’t cause concussions.” – Go Bok Hee
“I am far from perfect but I’ll try my best to fulfill both roles.” – Shin Jung Woo
“Investments can result in a loss of principal.” – Albert Oh
“I don’t want a successful man. I just want success for myself.” – Hong Jang Mi / Keum Bo
“Having someone to run with makes it less embarrassing.” – Lee Yong Gi
“Fetching meals or coffee isn’t how you truly assist someone.” – Shin Jung Woo
“The companies choose and they decide whether to use you. If you don’t like that, you should leave the workforce. Do you want to quit?” – Song Juran
“Punctuality is fundamental in any organization. But you know, that punctuality never helps you stand out.” – Oh Deok Gyu
“People think working hard is how you do your utmost best. But that’s wrong. Utmost, to the fullest, best, outwit. Outwitting your opponent to the fullest is doing your utmost best. This is a win-win for you and me.” – Hong Jang Mi / Keum Bo
“Why are you helping me? After 29 years, I’ve learned there’s no such thing as free goodwill or charity.” – Go Bok Hee
Episodes 3-4
“Possibility isn’t a factor. We must do it.” – Hong Jang Mi / Keum Bo
“We shouldn’t be letting such baseless rumors dictate our actions.” – Hong Jang Mi / Keum Bo
“Money follows connections. And I have no connections whatsoever.” – Director Yun
“Grievances may be resolved through proper compensation. A leader must put the organization before personal sentiments.” – Shin Jung Woo
“It’s not about gains. It’s about not losing it! And is whatever you gain worth losing me?” – Hong Keum Bo
“I’m not here for you, Ms Hong Jang Mi. I’m here for Hong Keum Bo.” – Shin Jung Woo
“I despise romance.” – Hong Jang Mi / Keum Bo
“Any veteran trader knows that bad deals must be dealt with swiftly.” – Shin Jung Woo
Episode 5
“How could I have remorse when I did nothing wrong?” – Hong Jang Mi / Keum Bo
“When it comes to weeds, you must pull them out by the roots and burn them to a crisp. If you don’t, they will only grow back and ruin the whole field.” – Chairman Kang
“He may look like some hotshot on the surface, but he’s just a glorified puppet running things on behalf of the real boss.” – Chairman Kang
“Networks and connections are all that matter in Korean society. You couldn’t buy this connection.” – Shin Jung Woo
“A crisis is inevitable. We need to seize the opportunity.” – Shin Jung Woo
Episode 6
“If, by any chance, you come across money that falls out of the sky, leave it. Just walk away, okay?” – Go Bok Hee
“Don’t feed your words to another, and speak for yourself.” – Shin Jung Woo
“Without risk, there’s no return.” – Shin Jung Woo
“I’m asking you out on a date.” – Albert Oh
“It’s much better to be a pretty spy than just a regular spy. Others would kill to be one.” – Director Yun
“When it comes to men, what matters is how much time and money they spend on a woman.” – Madam Choi Inja
Episode 7
“I’d like it to be inappropriate, but I haven’t figured out a way yet.” – Albert Oh
“We must fill the granary before winter comes.” – Chairman Kang
“You appear quite intoxicated by your rise in social status, and by all means, progress away.” – Hong Keum Bo
“So you’ll cling to a sense of justice that gets you no recognition and no reward?” – Shin Jung Woo
“You’re staying quiet despite having the power to kick me out because it could hurt you, no? Because you fear the ever-wary chairman might dig into us?” – Hong Keum Bo
“The end for a witch is either exile or death.” – Shin Jung Woo
“Then just sit back and watch, just like you did nine years ago.” – Hong Keum Bo
“Because I’m lonely. You’re the first person to ask about it.” – Albert Oh
“I don’t think there’s one sincere person in this company. There’s no sincerity, just loads of secrets.” – Hong Jang Mi / Keum Bo
“Two heads are better than one.” – Hong Jang Mi / Keum Bo
“I started out strong, but I gave up midway worried the ending would be lame. But now, I fear the ending to this storyline will be even more infuriating. So I’ll stop here.” – Albert Oh
“Yehppee was able to keep his face hidden, but he gave away something else.” – Hong Jang Mi / Keum Bo
Episode 8
“The hardest part back then wasn’t losing my job but losing the people, and the regret that I ended up alone.” – Hong Keum Bo
“Could you maybe think of this not as a gamble but as a final investment in me? I’ll take responsibility and protect you, no matter what happens.” – Hong Keum Bo
“I came here today to turn you down.” – Bang Jin Mok
“What’s this familiar yet uneasy situation that I don’t hate?” – Albert Oh
“How dare they try to cook the books and steal taxpayers’ money?” – Hong Keum Bo
“Mine’s not an aspiration. I’m solving a problem I already know the answer to.” – Shin Jung Woo
“Would you stay complicit while his employees, investors, and the public pay the price for his corruption?” – Hong Keum Bo
“I guess that settles it. Even in the thick of the storm, we’ll never be in the same boat. Never.” – Bang Jin Mok
Genre: Office, Comedy
Also known as: Miss Undercover Boss
Synopsis: An elite inspector goes undercover as a young employee at a suspicious company, dealing with workplace politics and relationships.
No. of episodes: 16
Cast: Park Shin Hye, Go Kyung Pyo, Ha Yoon Kyung, Cho Han Hyeol
Screenwriter: Moon Hyun Kyung
Director: Park Seon Ho
Network: tvN
Streaming platform: Netflix
Date: January 17, 2026
Netflix English subtitle translation:
Justin S. Kim
Images: tvN
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