The highly anticipated second season of the high school thriller drama “BITCH X RICH” is officially set to premiere on July 3, 2025, and fans of the first season have plenty to be excited about.
The sequel, titled “BITCH X RICH 2”, promises an even more intense and layered storyline as new characters enter the elite halls of Cheongdam International High School, bringing with them secrets, ambitions, and emotional complexity.
Among the most talked-about additions to the cast are rising actors Kim Min Kyu and Won Kyu Bin, both of whom have opened up about their roles and what viewers can expect from their characters.
Season 1 of the series revolved around Kim Hye In (played by Lee Eun Saem), an ordinary girl who becomes the sole witness to the murder of a high school student.
Her life takes a dramatic turn when she transfers to the ultra-exclusive Cheongdam International High School, a place dominated by wealth, secrets, and the notorious student clique known as Diamond 6.
At the center of this elite group was Baek Jena (Kim Ye Rim, also known as Yeri of Red Velvet), the charismatic yet dangerous queen bee and a key suspect in the murder case.
The first season amazed audiences with its gripping mystery, high-stakes social politics, and exploration of how power and privilege can corrupt even the most sacred places of youth.
In “BITCH X RICH 2”, the world of Cheongdam International High becomes even more volatile with the arrival of new students who are ready to shake the existing hierarchy to its core.
While the original leads Hye In and Jena continue their individual journeys toward self-realization and growth, the power dynamics within Diamond 6 are set to be upended by fresh tensions, rivalries, and shifting alliances.
Kim Min Kyu joins the drama as Cha Jin Wook, an illegitimate son of a powerful chaebol family. A mysterious and guarded figure, Jin Wook is described as having an enigmatic poker face and a “lone wolf” demeanor.
His character carries the weight of being born outside the bounds of legitimacy, which becomes a source of both internal conflict and external judgment.
Kim Min Kyu shared that he was attracted to the project because it offered him a chance to play a character unlike any he had portrayed before.
In preparing for the role, he had extensive conversations with the director to ensure that Jin Wook would feel authentic and multidimensional, especially given the challenge of integrating into an existing story in its second season.
He emphasized the appeal of Jin Wook’s complexity—the way his motives unfold slowly over time, and how his quiet charisma makes him hard to ignore.
On the other hand, “BITCH X RICH 2” marks the debut acting role of rookie actor Won Kyu Bin, who plays the character Lee Sa Rang.
A first-year student and the younger brother of Diamond 6 member Lee So Mang (played by Yoo Jung Hoo), Sa Rang enters the school with an innocent and cheerful energy that contrasts sharply with the cold and calculating atmosphere that surrounds Diamond 6.
Won Kyu Bin described Sa Rang as having a “puppy-like” personality, someone full of warmth and curiosity.
Determined to fully embody this vibe, the actor even grew his hair out into a soft, fluffy style and earned a motorcycle license for a key scene.
For Won Kyu Bin, being cast in “BITCH X RICH 2” is a dream come true; as a fan of the first season, he expressed his excitement and sense of responsibility in contributing to a story he already admired.
He hopes viewers will fall in love with Sa Rang’s lovable charm and see how his presence might gently disrupt the power-hungry world of Cheongdam High.
With new characters stepping into the spotlight and fan-favorite roles evolving, “BITCH X RICH 2” is shaping up to be a must-watch drama that blends suspense, emotional depth, and striking character development.
The addition of Kim Min Kyu and Won Kyu Bin introduces fresh tension and emotional stakes, promising to keep viewers on edge with every episode.
As the countdown to the premiere begins, fans can expect a season filled with dark secrets, subtle manipulations, and the ever-present question of who will rise—and who will fall—in the social battlefield of Diamond 6.
Whether you’re drawn to Jin Wook’s quiet complexity or Sa Rang’s heartfelt sincerity, “BITCH X RICH 2” offers a thrilling continuation of a story where status, identity, and survival are all on the line.
