Lee Eun-sam and Kim Ye-rim showed their special affection for ‘Cheongdam International High School 2’.

The new drama ‘Cheongdam International High School 2’ (directed by Im Dae-woong and Park Hyung-won / written by Kwak Young-im), scheduled to be first aired on Thursday, July 3rd, is a high teen psychological thriller drama with a youth romance added to the power game that takes place at the aristocratic school, Cheongdam International High School.

Lee Eun-sam plays Kim Hye-in, a transfer student from Cheongdam International High School who came from humble beginnings, and Kim Ye-rim plays Baek Je-na, the daughter of the chairman of Hanmyung Group, the largest company in Korea and the center of power at Cheongguk High School, the ‘Diamond 6’ queen.The two characters, who had a tense confrontation in the previous season, are expected to increase the immersion of the drama this season with a precarious relationship that goes back and forth between enemies and allies.

Amidst expectations for Lee Eun-sam and Kim Ye-rim’s performance, on the 20th(today), the two revealed their special affection for their respective characters and their thoughts on filming.

Lee Eun-sam and Kim Ye-rim said about their reason for appearing in this season again following the previous season and their thoughts on it, “We decided to appear because we really wanted to repay the fans who loved Season 1,” adding, “We are honored to be able to meet the viewers once again through ‘Cheonggukgo.’”

Regarding the part she focused on while acting, Lee Eun-sam said, “I thought a lot about how I could more richly convey the diverse emotions that Kim Hye-in possesses,” and explained, “I focused on expressing Hye-in in a way that she wouldn’t seem hateful as a more mature character.” Meanwhile, Kim Ye-rim said, “I thought it would be nice if Baek Je-na looked flashy on the outside in order to hide her anxious inner self,” and added, “I paid more attention to styling in order to express the subtle changes in emotions.”

Also, regarding the character’s charm, Lee Eun-sam said, “Kim Hye-in is an honest person who knows how to love herself,” and “she has the courage to say ‘it’s not like that ‘without compromising with injustice.” Kim Ye-rim said, “Baek Je-na is a character who grows especially this season,” and hinted at a different side of her than before, saying, “She may seem cold on the outside, but she will show a strong side that tries to overcome crises intelligently.”

Lastly, Lee Eun-sam and Kim Ye-rim, who called each other the best partners, said, “Thanks to the love you gave to Season 1, we are able to meet the viewers with a second season,” and added, “We worked really hard on filming, so please show lots of interest and watch.”

Meanwhile,’ Cheongdam International High School 2’, which has returned with a more detailed narrative, will be released on Netflix, Wavve, and Tving at 5 PM on Thursday, July 3, and will also be aired on the general programming channel MBN at 12:10 AM on Saturday, July 5.

It is expected to be released in approximately 190 countries through global streaming platforms and channels, including Viu, the largest OTT platform in Asia, Rakuten Viki, a global Asian content platform, ABEMA TV in Japan, and friDay Video, the No.1 paid subscription platform in Taiwan.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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