Actor Kim Min-kyu is set to join 'Cheongdam International High School 2' and is showcasing a strong presence.
The new drama 'Cheongdam International High School 2' (written by Kwak Young-im, directed by Lim Dae-woong and Park Hyung-won), which is scheduled to be released in July, is a high-teen psychological thriller drama that combines a youth romance with a power game occurring at the elite Cheongdam International High School. With Lee Eun-sam and Kim Ye-rim, who appeared in season 1, returning, there is rising anticipation due to the addition of new actors.
In this season, the 'new face' Kim Min-kyu takes on the role of Cha Jin-wook, a mysterious transfer student who has moved from an international school abroad to Cheongdam International High School as the illegitimate child of a rising conglomerate. Jin-wook proposes a contract relationship to the influential Baek Je-na (Kim Ye-rim) for his own purposes.
The stills released on the 13th showcase Kim Min-kyu's dazzling visuals and intense gaze. Perfectly transformed into Cha Jin-wook, he effortlessly pulls off a sleek black outfit while displaying the essence of a cold handsome man that reflects the character's sharp personality, drawing attention.
In season 2, Cha Jin-wook, who appears like a comet, engages in an engagement with Baek Je-na and joins 'Diamond 6', rising to the top of the school’s power structure. The identity and intentions of Cha Jin-wook, who conceals his true motives while orchestrating all situations, become central to the plot development, stimulating curiosity. In particular, it is expected that Cha Jin-wook will show a deeper relationship by revealing subtle emotional changes in the adversarial narrative with his fiancée Baek Je-na.
In this regard, the production team of 'Cheongdam International High School 2' stated, "Kim Min-kyu boasts a 100% sync rate with the Cha Jin-wook character. He appears cold and calculative on the outside, yet he delicately expresses the complexities of a character with concealed motives, showing high immersion at every moment on set." They added, "Cha Jin-wook will make a fresh appearance this season and will be the key figure shaking up the flow of the drama. Moreover, please pay attention to the emotional changes Jin-wook experiences in his relationship with Je-na and the repercussions on the school’s power dynamics."
Meanwhile, 'Cheongdam International High School 2', where audiences can meet Kim Min-kyu’s new charm, will be simultaneously released in over 190 countries through global streaming platforms and channels during the first week of July.
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