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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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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