Undercover High School Episodes 5 & 6 Recap
On March 7 and 8, MBC aired episodes 5 and 6 of Undercover High School>, featuring the talented Seo Kang-joon as Jeong Hae-seong, and Jin Ki-joo as Oh Su-ah. This drama unfolds the gripping tale of Jeong Hae-seong, an NIS agent who poses as a high school student to unearth stolen gold bars hidden within the school. His dual persona complicates his relationship with his homeroom teacher, Oh Su-ah, who harbors suspicions about his true identity, despite him reminding her of her first love.
Episode 5: A Mysterious Warning
In the fifth episode, Jeong Hae-seong conducts a late-night investigation of the student council room when he receives an ominous letter addressing him as “Agent Jeong Hae-seong.”The school director, Seo Myeong-joo, is cognizant of Jeong Hae-seong’s undercover role, adding tension to the atmosphere.
Subsequently, Jeong Hae-seong meets with the watchman who urges him to rendezvous on the school rooftop. Upon arrival, he witnesses the watchman plummet from the building, clutching a notebook belonging to Jeong Hae-seong’s father, Jeong Jae-hyun.
As he ascends to the top floor, he confronts a mysterious figure he suspects to be the perpetrator. A brawl ensues between them, but their conflict is abruptly interrupted when another individual approaches the staircase.
In the aftermath, the true identity of the attacker is revealed as Principal Park Jae-moon, who has been acting under Seo Myung-joo’s orders.
Episode 6: Confrontations and Alliances
In the sixth episode, Jeong Hae-seong directly confronts NIS director Kim Hyung-bae, expressing his frustration over the lack of communication regarding the mission. He grapples with the haunting mystery of his father’s disappearance 22 years ago— also linked to the search for the King’s Gold.
Key Developments: Secrets Unravel
As the plot thickens, Jeong Hae-seong earns recognition in school, ranking 10th and being appointed as a new student council member by Lee Ye-na. However, Oh Su-ah’s suspicions about his NIS colleagues, whom he falsely introduces as café workers, create further tension.
During a dinner celebration led by Lee Ye-na, tensions rise when she manipulates Ahn Yu-jeong into running errands, prompting Jeong Hae-seong to intervene and defend his sister, revealing the underlying issues of their friendship.
In a shocking epilogue to episode 5, it is suggested that Oh Su-ah has a past connection with Jeong Hae-seong’s family, recalling her childhood friendship with his brother and the haunting memory of Jeong Jae-hyeon.
Episode 6 unveils Jeong Hae-seong’s internal struggle as he deliberates stepping away from the mission. The episode progresses with a discovery regarding the piano legend—the story of two musicians intertwined with tragedy and unfulfilled promises.
Ultimately, the piano, pivotal to Jeong Hae-seong’s investigation, is located in the inaccessible Seo Myeong-joo’s office, locked away until the Night of Byeongmun festival. Faced with the challenge of his 19 demerits, Jeong Hae-seong devises a plan to earn merits through a school photoshoot, hoping to regain entry to the elusive musical piece.
Meanwhile, the friction between Lee Ye-na and Ahn Yu-jeong escalates as Ahn attempts to protect her friend. Misunderstandings arise as Jeong Hae-seong inadvertently gets involved, leading to confrontations that highlight the complexities of their relationships.
In the final moments of episode 6, viewers witness Jeong Hae-seong uncovering crucial leads related to his father’s mission. Undercover High School> continues to deliver thrilling episodes every Friday and Saturday on MBC, keeping audiences captivated as secrets unfold.