Actor Kim Min-kyu is set to join the cast of 'BITCH X RICH 2'.
The new drama, 'BITCH X RICH 2' (directed by Im Dae-woong and Park Hyung-won, written by Kwak Young-im, produced by Y Not Media and Lian Contents), is scheduled to premiere in July. It is a high-teen psychological thriller that combines a power game at the elite Chungdam International High School with a youthful romance. Returning from Season 1 are Lee Eun-sam and Kim Ye-rim, while the addition of new actors is generating excitement.
Kim Min-kyu, the 'new face' of this season, will play Cha Jin-wook, a mysterious transfer student who is the illegitimate son of a rising conglomerate. He transfers from an international school abroad to Chungdam International High School. Jin-wook proposes a contract relationship to Baek Je-na (played by Kim Ye-rim), the power player at the school, to achieve his own goals.
The stills released on the 13th showcase Kim Min-kyu's stunning visuals and intense gaze. Perfectly transformed into Cha Jin-wook, he effortlessly pulls off a sleek black outfit, embodying the sharp personality of his character.
In Season 2, Cha Jin-wook makes a meteoric rise, joining the 'Diamond 6' and reaching the pinnacle of the school's power structure. His hidden motives and true identity become central to the plot, sparking curiosity. Particularly, his relationship with his fiancée Baek Je-na is expected to reveal subtle emotional shifts, adding depth to their dynamic.
Regarding this, the production team of 'BITCH X RICH 2' stated, “Kim Min-kyu boasts a 100% synchronization with the character Cha Jin-wook. He portrays the complex character, who is cold and calculating on the outside but hides his true intentions, with delicate precision, showing high immersion on set at every moment. Cha Jin-wook is set to be a pivotal character who shakes up the flow of this season. Pay attention to how Jin-wook's relationship with Je-na evolves emotionally and what impact he will have on the school's power dynamics.”
Meanwhile, 'BITCH X RICH 2' will be simultaneously released in over 190 countries through global streaming platforms and channels in the first week of July.
Kim Se-ah, TenAsia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr