Actress Kim Minju will be joining Seo Kang Joon in the upcoming MBC drama Undercover High School, where she will play his friend.

According to her agency, Management Soup, Kim Minju has been cast in the comedic action drama Undercover High School (written by Lim Young Bin, directed by Choi Jung In), which is set to air on Fridays and Saturdays.

The drama follows National Intelligence Service agent Jeong Hae Seong (played by Seo Kang Joon), who goes undercover as a high school student to investigate missing gold bars from the reign of Emperor Gojong. The series promises a mix of comedy and action as Jeong navigates the chaos of living a double life as both a teenager and a spy.

Kim Minju will play Lee Ye Na, the president of the student council at the prestigious Byungmun High School. Ye Na is the only daughter of the school's chairman, Seo Myung Ju (played by Kim Shin Rok). With her privileged status, she excels in everything, from academics to popularity, and is considered the "queen" of the school. However, behind the facade, she struggles to meet the high expectations of her tough mother.

Kim Minju has been gaining attention for her strong performances in dramas like The Forbidden Marriage and Connection. She also impressed audiences with her delicate acting in her first lead role in the recently released film Cheongseol, which premiered on November 6th.

Undercover High School is set to premiere in 2025, and fans are already excited to see Kim Minju’s new role alongside Seo Kang Joon.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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