The member of Itzy Yuna has officially confirmed his actor debut in the next comic series TVn “Miss Undercoover Boss”, marking his first foray into the world of acting while continuing his musical career.
The production team confirmed on 1 July that Yuna will play Hong Jang-Mi, the younger sister of the main character Hong Geum-Bo, played by the acclaimed actress Park Shin-hye.
The 21-year-old K-pop star joins a cast studded with stars who Includes Park Shin-Hye, Go Kyung-Pyo, has Yoon-Kyung and Cho Han-Gyeol in the drama of the retro comedy. “Miss UnderCover Boss” is set during the turbulent FMI crisis in the late 90s and follows a 35 -year -old financial supervision officer who uses his youth appearance to go under cover as a 20 -year degree employee at a title company to investigate suspicious financial activities.
The series will be directed by Park Sun-Ho, known for his work on successful dramas including “Suspected partner”, “Wok of Love”, “A commercial proposal” and “Brewing Love”. The script is written by Moon Hyun-Kyung, who had previously written “in the ring”. The collaboration between these expert professionals adds a significant credibility to production, which should be previewed on Tvn in the first half of 2026.
Yuna’s casting was initially reported at the end of June, with speculation Building throughout the K-pop community on its potential transition to acting. The confirmation comes when the fans had long anticipated to see Yuna expand his talents beyond music, with many who noticed his natural charisma and his visual charm that translated well into acting.
This career move represents a significant milestone for Yuna, who debuted with Itzy in 2019 and has since established itself as one of the most recognizable faces in the fourth generation K-pop. His journey to celebrity began when he was the road cast from Jyp Entertainment while he participated in a BTOB concert with his sister in 2015. After three years of training, he made his debut with Itzy and since then he was part of numerous successful songs, including “Dalla”, “Icy”, “Wannabe”, and more recently, their return with “Girls Will Girls”, published in 2025.
The times of his advertisement announcement coincide With the recent success of Itzy’s success with their mini-album “Girls Will Be Girls”, which was released on June 9, 2025. The album marked a significant return for the group, with all five members, including Lia, who had returned to complete group activities after a health break.
Although Jyp Entertainment has not yet issued an official declaration regarding the debut with Yuna’s actor, the confirmation of production suggests that the agency supports its expansion in acting while maintaining its commitments with ITzy. This double professional path follows a growing trend of k-pop idols that successfully pass to acting while their music careers continue.
The observers of the sector note that the natural presence of Yuna’s screen and the growing international popularity make it an ideal candidate for the world of acting. His role as Hong Jang-Mi in “Miss Underver Boss” will act as a crucial test of his acting skills and could potentially open doors for future dramatic roles.
The filming of “Miss Underver Boss” are currently underway, with the production team that expresses the excitement in working with the talented cast. The series promises to offer a unique mixture of comedies and suspense, put in the background of the financial sector of South Korea during one of its most demanding periods.
While Yuna is preparing for this new chapter of her career, fans all over the world are impatiently anticipating her performance and potential she holds for her future in the entertainment sector. The series should show a different side of the ITzy member, demonstrating its versatility as an entertainer beyond its consolidated reputation of performers and singer.
