The lively Wavve teenage thriller Bitch x Rich 2 is destined to conclude today (1 August), bringing the high -level plot to an explosive closure. Known for his frantic plot and a strong social comment, the ending promises dramatic twists until very last scene.
Elite school, mortal secrets
Set to the prestigious Cheongdam International High School, Bitch x Rich 2 explores power, privilege and corruption among the elite young people of South Korea. The first season focused on a shocking murder; Season 2 further pushes chaos, revealing the fragile school hierarchy.
The series gained the praise for its intense narrative, captivating visions and strata characters. Episode 9, published on July 31st, stunned the spectators with the death of Kim Hae-in (Jang Sung-Yoon), unleashing violent clashes and emotional faults among students.
In a powerful moment, Kim Hye-In (Lee Eun-Saem), long victim of bullying and silence, promised to exhibit Baek Jena (Kim Ye-Ri-Rim) during the event of the school 30th of the school, also the Jena engagement party. It intensified as a student speaker, ready to reveal the truth, before the episode ended on a large cliffhanger.
Global is faith
After the success of the Cheongdam International High School 1 in 2023, season 2 led the popularity of the drama to new heights throughout Asia. According to the graph of week 4 of the Viu (21-27 July), Bitch x Rich 2 classified:
- No. 1 in Indonesia
- No. 2 in the Philippines
- No. 4 to Hong Kong
- No. 5 in Malaysia
- N. 6 in Thailand
The drama received praise for its compelling stimulation and dark tone. IDN Times of Indonesia has praised season 2 for his “Support for narration, fast runtime and unpredictable characters.”
Stellar power and strong performance
The series is also a showcase for the growing talent of Korea. Lee Eun-Saem shines in his first leading role as a transfer student Kim Hye-in, portraying strength and vulnerability with equal finesse.
Kim Ye-Rim (Yeri) of Red Velvet takes a bold step forward in his career as an actor of Baek Jena, a powerful but deeply imperfect character. His performance was praised for breaking the mold of the typical idol acting. In a recent interview, he said, “Just as I want to be successful in Red Velvet, I am anxious to grow as an actress and try many roles.”
The final episode of Bitch x Rich 2 drops on August 1 at 17:00 (KST), available on Netflix, Wavve and TVing. With a single remaining episode, the spectators are anxious to see if justice will be served, or if you expect another shocking turn.
Sources: Daum
