The queen of Cheongdam is back—and she’s not here to play nice.
Fans of the hit high teen psychological thriller Cheongdam International High School have reason to celebrate: exclusive stills of Kim Ye-rim in her returning role as Baek Je-na have just been revealed, offering a glimpse into the emotional storm brewing in Season 2.
Directed by Im Dae-woong and Park Hyung-won, and written by Kwak Yeong-im, Cheongdam International High School 2 dives deeper into the elite, cutthroat world of Korea’s most prestigious private school—where youth, romance, and ruthless ambition collide.
Kim Ye-rim reprises her role as Baek Je-na, the cool, calculating leader of the school’s infamous power clique, Diamond 6. While she ruled the school with icy precision in Season 1, Season 2 promises a more complex journey: one where cracks begin to show in her perfectly composed mask.
The newly released stills showcase not just Baek Je-na’s iconic visual transformation, but also her subtle, internal struggles. Whether she’s standing with arms crossed, surveying the chaos, or holding back a storm of unspoken emotion—Kim Ye-rim delivers tension with every glance. It’s a powerful reminder of how much storytelling can happen without a single word spoken.
But this season, Baek Je-na isn’t just the school’s puppet master—she’s also becoming a target. With the power structure she helped build now teetering, and personal growth clashing with political survival, her story takes on a more vulnerable edge.
“Kim Ye-rim is masterfully portraying both Baek Je-na’s commanding exterior and her evolving inner world,” the production team shared. “This season explores what happens when even the strongest character faces emotions—and threats—they never anticipated.”
Season 2 of Cheongdam International High School is shaping up to be a thrilling ride packed with secrets, self-discovery, and schoolyard suspense.
The series will premiere worldwide across 190+ countries starting the first week of July, streaming simultaneously on global platforms and domestic channels.
