Actor Kim Min-kyu has newly joined 'Cheongdam International High School 2' and is showcasing a strong presence.
The new drama 'Cheongdam International High School 2', set to premiere in July, is a high-teen psychological thriller that combines a power game at the elite Cheongdam International High School with a youth romance. Returning cast members Lee Eun-sam and Kim Ye-rim from Season 1 are joined by new actors, raising expectations.
In this season, the 'new face' Kim Min-kyu plays the mysterious transfer student Cha Jin-wook, the illegitimate child of a rising conglomerate who transfers from an international school to Cheongdam International High School. Jin-wook proposes a contract relationship to Baek Je-na (played by Kim Ye-rim), a key figure at the school, for his own purposes.
The stills released today (13th) capture Kim Min-kyu's dazzling visuals and intense gaze. Perfectly transformed into Cha Jin-wook, he flawlessly pulls off a sleek black outfit, embodying the sharp personality of his character and drawing attention as the epitome of a cold handsome man.
In Season 2, Cha Jin-wook makes a comet-like entrance, getting engaged to Baek Je-na and joining 'Diamond 6', rising to the top of the school's power structure. The identity and intentions of Jin-wook, who conceals his true feelings while orchestrating all situations, are said to be central to the plot development, sparking curiosity. In particular, Jin-wook is expected to reveal subtle emotional changes in his relationship with his fiancée Baek Je-na, showcasing a deeper relational dynamic.
In this regard, the production team of 'Cheongdam International High School 2' stated, "Kim Min-kyu boasts a 100% synchronization rate with the character Cha Jin-wook. He delicately expresses the complex layers of a character who appears cold and calculating on the outside but conceals his true feelings, showing high immersion at every moment on set." They added, "Cha Jin-wook, who is newly introduced this season, will be a central figure that shakes up the flow of the drama. Please pay attention to how Jin-wook experiences emotional changes in his relationship with Je-na and what impact he will have on the school's power dynamics."
Meanwhile, 'Cheongdam International High School 2', where viewers can discover Kim Min-kyu's new charm, will be simultaneously released in over 190 countries through global streaming platforms and channels in the first week of July.
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
