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2026 South Korean television series
Filing for Love
Promotional poster
Hangul
은밀한 감사
Hanja
隱密한 監査
Lit.Secret Audit
RR Eunmilhan gamsa
MR Ŭnmirhan kamsa
Genre
Created byYang Hee-seung  [ko]
Written byYeo Eun-ho
Directed byLee So-hyun  [ko]
Starring
Music by
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Running time60 minutes[2]
Production companies
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseApril 25 (2026年04月25日) –
May 31, 2026 (2026年05月31日)

Filing for Love (Korean은밀한 감사) is a 2026 South Korean workplace comedy television series created by Yang Hee-seung  [ko], written by Yeo Eun-ho, directed by Lee So-hyun  [ko], and starring Shin Hye-sun, Gong Myung, Kim Jae-wook, and Hong Hwa-yeon. The series tells the story of Joo In-ah, head of the audit department with a secret, and Noh Ki-jun, the department's former ace who's suddenly demoted to handle the company's messiest scandals. It premiered on tvN on April 25, to May 31, 2026, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST).[3]

Synopsis

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Noh Ki-jun stands out as the key figure on the internal audit team, especially after uncovering a corruption case within management. However, his anticipated rise turns into a fall when the enigmatic and formidable Joo In-ah, the new head of audits, becomes his boss. As a member of the misconduct team, Noh Ki-jun is tasked with resolving minor conflicts rather than investigating major scandals. Nevertheless, he receives an anonymous tip alleging that Joo In-ah is engaged in a workplace affair. He sees it as a chance to get back at his boss and take back his position. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he realizes Joo In-ah isn't who he thought she was. A fragile alliance forms between them, and their rivalry slowly turns into an unexpected attraction.

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Shin Hye-sun as Joo In-ah
    • Kim Si-eun as teen In-ah
    • Shin Chae-rin as young In-ah
Head of the Audit Department at the Haemu Group. She holds the title of "youngest female executive," yet she is also the Group's "problem." Although she comes across as a ruthless career woman, she isn’t completely cold or indifferent. She actually enjoys pulling pranks and lightening the mood. However, once offended, she becomes icy and chilling. Her unpredictable and emotionless nature makes her even more intimidating, almost like a madwoman.[4]
Assistant manager of Haemu Group Audit Team 1. He applied to Haemu Group, the top choice among job seekers, and got the offer immediately. He was later recruited by the Headquarters Audit Office, the company's most powerful department. Favored by top execs, he was on a fast track for a big promotion until Joo In-ah showed up. She demoted him from Audit Team 1, a top elite team he'd commanded, to Audit Team 3, a group of losers, assigning him the most menial task: PM (Public Morals).[5]
Executive Vice Chairman of Haemu Group. He is the third-generation chaebol heir, a high-achieving student and a devoted son who never rebelled. Behind his perfect image, a deep wound lies. His biological mother was kicked out after contracting a serious illness. As Chairman Jeon steps back from the group due to health issues, he clashes with his half-brother Seong-yeol over succession.[6]
Jae-yeol's secretary. She realized that her beautiful appearance can make her life more difficult, so she has kept her guard up. She used to be in a relationship with Ki-jun for 2 years.[7]

Supporting

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Audit Office People

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Audit Team 3 Manager. With no standout skills, he rotated through various departments and subsidiaries. Through repeated demotions, he's gained a thorough understanding of the company's workings. He has long given up on becoming an executive, and just wants to coast and retire without incident.[8]
Audit Team 3 Manager. He is a master of office politics, expertly delegating tasks and avoiding actual work. He comes up with any excuses to use the company credit card for personal purchases and does his personal business in the company restroom. He wastes most of his work hours checking stock trading screens or browsing second-hand trading apps.[8]
Audit Team 3 Accountant. As an accounting clerk, she oversees expense processing, budget management, and departmental events like team dinners. With her backing, she wields significant control, essentially running the department's finances. She dictates budget rules beyond company guidelines, strictly rejecting expenses that could've been approved with some flexibility.[8]
  • Sim Su-bin as Yoon Da-hye
Audit Team 3 Assistant Manager. With an Economics degree from Seoul National and a CPA license, she was a standout hire who chose Haemu Group over top firms, but later she seems less driven to prove herself. She is burnt out from exams and competition, and just wants to coast.[8]
  • Lee Kwang-hee as Baek Hyun-kyu
Audit Team 3 Chief. He got into the company through an executive who liked his spirit, despite his lack of top credentials or a big-name school. Despite being a slow processor, he landed a spot in the Headquarters Audit Office thanks to his standout loyalty; he catered to superiors and gave his all to the company, going above and beyond on protocol.[8]
  • Uhm Jun-gi as Ahn Min-soo
Audit Team 1 Manager. He is Ki-jun's colleague and friend, who is envious of his success.[8]
  • Bae Jae-seong as Seong Du-gi
Audit Team 1 Chief. The youngest in Audit Team 1, he's got a cheerful vibe and a humble attitude, making him a favorite among seniors.[8]

Haemu Group People

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The executive director of Haemu Group, who is Jae-yeol's half-brother.
  • Jeon Gook-hwan as Jeon Mu-tae[9]
The chairman of Haemu Group, who is Jae-yeol's father.
Jae-yeol's wife, who is the eldest daughter of Sesan Group.
Haemu Group HR Director.

Ki-jun's family

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In-ah's family

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  • Park Ji-il as Joo In-ah's father
  • Yang So-min as Joo Kyeong-hee
    • Keum Min-kyung as young Kyeong-hee
In-ah's late mother.

Special appearances

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A cafeteria cook.
Son Myung-soo's wife.
Hyun-woo's wife.
So-young's husband.

Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Up, Down, Up-Up, Down"
Transliteration: "Wi alaewiwialae" (Korean: 위 아래위위아래)
April 25, 2026 (2026年04月25日)
Right before his special promotion, Noh Ki-jun, the audit department's ace, is demoted to Audit Team 3, which handles workplace scandals, on the orders of new audit head Joo In-ah. Noh Ki-jun's first case comes from Young-hee, the wife of a food team employee, who suspects her husband of an affair and asks him to investigate. After interviewing the employees, Ki-jun concludes Young-hee has delusional jealousy. However, Joo In-ah casts doubt on his report claiming no suspicion of infidelity.[13]
2"I Am the Best"
Transliteration: "Naega jeiljalnaga" (Korean: 내가제일잘나가)
April 26, 2026 (2026年04月26日)
After earning the nickname "Haemu Fainting Man" from a humiliating incident, Noh Ki-jun took on his second case: the "Company Employee.com Zone F Complaint" case on an anonymous online community. Alerted to a rumored scandal in Zone F of Haemu Group's underground parking lot, Audit Team 3 investigated using HUMINT to confirm the claims. Noh Ki-jun also encountered an unexpected complication in his daily life. His ex-girlfriend, Park Ah-jung, who had nowhere to stay due to sudden circumstances, sought out him, and they unexpectedly began living together. Ki-jun's attempt to leave the Audit Department also failed.[14]
3"A Woman With A Twist"
Transliteration: "Banjeon issneun yeoja" (Korean: 반전있는여자)
May 2, 2026 (2026年05月02日)
Noh Ki-jun struggled to obtain decisive evidence against Joo In-ah. After designating an anonymous email submission as "Project Noname" and waiting for an opportunity, he found that Joo In-ah's daily routine differed from his expectations. Her solitary and irregular eating habits, along with her failure to use benefits such as annual leave, raised his suspicions. Rumors of an inappropriate relationship between Team Leader Moo Gwang-il and cafeteria cook Uhm Hwa-sook spread quickly on a website.
4"Playing with Fire"
Transliteration: "Buljangnan" (Korean: 불장난)
May 3, 2026 (2026年05月03日)
5"Heart Burn"
Transliteration: "Yeol iollayo" (Korean: 열이올라요)
May 9, 2026 (2026年05月09日)
6"Can't You"
Transliteration: "Andoenayo" (Korean: 안되나요)
May 10, 2026 (2026年05月10日)

Production

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Development

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Created by writer Yang Hee-seung  [ko], the workplace comedy Filing for Love is directed by Lee So-hyun  [ko], who helmed My Dearest Nemesis (2025) and Delightfully Deceitful (2023), and the screenplay is written by Yeo Eun-ho, who worked with creator Yang on Crash Course in Romance (2023). The production is handled by Studio Dragon and The Modori, known for co-producing Love Next Door (2024).[7]

Casting

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In June 2025, Shin Hye-sun was reportedly considering starring as Joo In-ah with Gong Myung, who is a leading candidate for Noh Ki-jun.[15] The next month, Kim Jae-wook and Hong Hwa-yeon were reportedly cast.[1] [16] Shin, Gong, Kim and Hong's appearances were confirmed by August 2025.[7]

Filming

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Principal photography began in September 2025. On December 30, 2025, Gong Myung was hospitalized due to sudden deafness, resulting in the postponement of filming. He was scheduled to resume on January 2, 2026.[17]

Release

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Filing for Love was reportedly scheduled to premiere on tvN in the first half of 2026.[7] [17] By March 2026, tvN officially confirmed the broadcast of the series to be on April 25, 2026, and airing every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST).[18]

Viewership

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Filing for Love : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
123456789101112
11.1391.5011.2541.8001.4442.1851.3621.7751.3491.9541.7332.2141.643
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[19]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[19]
Nationwide Seoul
1 April 25, 2026 4.362% (1st) 4.776% (1st)
2 April 26, 2026 6.319% (1st) 6.741% (1st)
3 May 2, 2026 4.770% (1st) 4.990% (1st)
4 May 3, 2026 7.890% (1st) 8.088% (1st)
5 May 9, 2026 5.865% (1st) 6.442% (1st)
6 May 10, 2026 9.360% (1st) 10.309% (1st)
7 May 16, 2026 5.793% (1st) 6.012% (1st)
8 May 17, 2026 7.922% (1st) 7.879% (1st)
9 May 23, 2026 5.867% (1st) 6.379% (1st)
10 May 24, 2026 8.134% (1st) 8.469% (1st)
11 May 30, 2026 7.620% (1st) 8.535% (1st)
12 May 31, 2026 9.667% (1st) 10.309% (1st)
Average 6.964% 7.411%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

References

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  1. ^ a b c Yoo, Ji-hee (July 5, 2025). [단독] 김재욱, 재벌 3세로 변신...오피스 멜로 '은밀한 감사' 출연 [Exclusive: Kim Jae-wook transforms into a third-generation chaebol heir... Appears in office melodrama Filing for Love]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  2. ^ "Filing for Love". CJ ENM . Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  3. ^ Hwang Hye-jin (March 4, 2026). 신혜선♥공명 아찔한 로맨스 통할까...4월 25일 ‘은밀한 감사’ 첫방 [Will Shin Hye-sun and Gong Myung's thrilling romance work? "Secret Gratitude" premieres on April 25th.]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  4. ^ 주인아 [Joo In-ah]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  5. ^ 노기준 [Noh Ki-jun]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  6. ^ 전재열 [Jeon Jae-yeol]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  7. ^ a b c d Lee, Su-jin (August 6, 2025). 신혜선·공명·김재욱·홍화연, tvN '은밀한 감사' 캐스팅 [공식] [Official: Shin Hye-sun, Gong Myung, Kim Jae-wook, and Hong Hwa-yeon cast in tvN's Filing for Love]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g 감사실 사람들 [Audit Office People]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  9. ^ a b c d 해무그룹 사람들 [People of Haemu Group]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  10. ^ 기준 가족 [Ki-jun's family]. CJ ENM (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  11. ^ a b c Kim, Ji-yeon (April 20, 2026). 이정은·박하선→표예진, '은밀한 감사' 특별출연..감독 "적재적소서 활약" [Lee Jung-eun, Park Ha-sun → Pyo Ye-jin, Special Appearances in Filing for Love..Director "Perfect Performances"]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Kim So-yeon (April 27, 2026). "'은밀한 감사' 표예진X신현수, 특별출연...위기의 사내 부부" [Pyo Ye-jin X Shin Hyun-soo make a special appearance in Filing for Love as a company couple in crisis]. MK (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  13. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (April 26, 2026). 감사실서 싹트는 로맨스...신혜선·공명 '은밀한 감사' 4%대 출발 [Romance blossoming in the audit office... Shin Hye-sun and Gong Myung's Filing for Love starts in the 4% range]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  14. ^ Hong, Se-young (April 27, 2026). 신혜선 신났고, 공명 좌절...김종태 딱 걸렸다 (은밀한 감사) [Filing for Love: Shin Hye-sun excited, Gong Myung frustrated... Kim Jong-tae caught red-handed]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  15. ^ Jeong, Bit-na (June 4, 2025). [단독] 신혜선, 공명과 29금 격정 로맨스?...'은밀한 감사'로 만남 성사될까 [Exclusive: Shin Hye-sun and Gong Myung in a passionate R-rated romance? Will their meeting be realized through Filing for Love?]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  16. ^ Lee, Su-jin (July 5, 2025). [단독] '보물섬'으로 떠오른 홍화연, 김재욱 짝사랑녀 된다 [Exclusive: Hong Hwa-yeon, who rose to fame through Buried Hearts becomes Kim Jae-wook's unrequited love interest]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  17. ^ a b Choi, Ji-yoon (December 30, 2025). 공명, 돌발성난청 입원...'은밀한 감사' 촬영중단 [Gong Myung hospitalized for sudden hearing loss; filming of 'Secret Audit' suspended]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  18. ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (March 4, 2026). 신혜선·공명 '은밀한 감사', 4월 25일 tvN 첫 방송 [Shin Hye-sun and Gong Myung's Filing for Love premieres on tvN on April 25th]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  19. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
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