'Cheongdam International High School 2' provided an engaging development from the very first episode.
On the 3rd at 5 p.m., the drama 'Cheongdam International High School 2' (directed by Lim Dae-woong and Park Hyung-won, written by Kwak Young-im) was first released through Netflix, Wavve, and Tving, and its first episode unfolded episodes of diverse characters centered around Kim Hae-in (played by Lee Eun-saem), the only witness and suspect in the case of Oh Si-eun's (played by Han Da-sol) fall.
First, as the much-anticipated season 2 commenced with a recording of a currency call between Hae-in and Si-eun, Hae-in, who discovered the fallen Si-eun, quickly fell from witness to suspect and came under investigation. As Hae-in left the classroom, the sharp gazes of her classmates heightened the tension.
The bullying from the students toward Hae-in intensified. Unable to endure it any longer, Hae-in retaliated against the instigator of violence, Hwang Bo-seok (played by Yoon Jae-hyun). In this process, freshman Lee Sa-rang (played by Won Kyu-bin) unexpectedly supported Hae-in with absolute support despite being strangers, creating a romantic tension between the two that piqued curiosity about future developments.
Meanwhile, Queen Baek Je-na (played by Kim Ye-rim) from 'Diamond 6' faced intense opposition from Min Yul-hee (played by Park Si-woo), conflicts with her father Baek Gyo-yeon (played by Lee Do-yeop), and worries about her mother, who is hospitalized due to alcohol addiction, falling into deep confusion. Attention was centered on what choice Je-na would make amid her unstable position.
Towards the end of the broadcast, Hae-in found herself at risk of being accused as a perpetrator of school violence. The sight of Kim Hyeong-gu (played by Kang Hak-soo) kneeling before the bail mother was shocking. Although Hae-in showed her anger, she ultimately accepted the reality under the persuasion of her homeroom teacher (played by Kim Yoon-seo). However, while begging for forgiveness with a kneel, she internally resolved, 'I don’t want to live like this. Is being broke a crime? No, I’ll make being rich a crime too,' creating anticipation for what Hae-in might do next.
Thus, from the first episode, the gripping developments and refined direction captivated the viewers at once. The performances of Lee Eun-saem, Kim Ye-rim, Lee Jong-hyuk, Park Si-woo, and Jang Deok-soo, as well as newcomers Kim Min-kyu and Won Kyu-bin, heightened the immersion, and curiosity for the next episode is soaring.
[Photo] Capture from the broadcast of 'Cheongdam International High School 2'
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