Ms. Incognito

Kim Young-ran used to work in the shadows as a trusted bodyguard, but when her employer's enemies close in she drops out of sight and takes on a new life. She arrives in a quiet village and signs on as a kindergarten teacher, trading protective gear for picture books while trying to keep her past hidden. The locals are wary, especially a skeptical strawberry farmer whose suspicions complicate her cover. As she balances classroom routines with furtive investigations, alliances form and tensions rise, making the line between safety and exposure thinner by the day.

Released in 2025, Ms. Incognito was created by Park Yoo-young and Hyun Gyu-ri and stars Jeon Yeo-been as Kim Young-ran, with Jung Jin-young, Seo Hyun-woo, Jang Yoon-ju, and Joo Hyun-young in key roles. The show leans into a mix of crime drama and rural slice-of-life, and its production values highlight intimate interiors and wide village vistas to contrast the two worlds the lead occupies.

Early online reaction focused on the tonal mix, with viewers sharing clips that contrast classroom warmth and sudden bursts of danger. The image of a teacher who can switch from story time to surveillance work inspired fan art and discussion about how genre TV can blend domestic settings with thriller mechanics. Social feeds picked up on the show’s visuals too, from strawberry fields to the plain uniforms of kindergarten staff.

Critical reception has been generally positive, with a Vote Average of 7.9/10 from early viewers. Reviewers pointed to Jeon Yeo-been’s layered performance and the strong supporting cast as anchors for a plot that balances suspense with character moments. Recurring themes include identity and protection, the cost of secrecy, and the uneasy trust between an outsider and a small community, all framed by a steady tension between ordinary routines and the threat of exposure.