Yerin Ha has made quite an impression with her role as Sophie Baek in the new season of Bridgerton. As the series has progressed, each new season has brought us a new love story with its lead characters finding romance within their own upper class circles. However, season four is taking a slightly different approach by introducing a love story between Luke Thompson’s Benedict Bridgerton and Ha’s character, Sophie.
Previously, we have seen romance blossom between Daphne and Simon, Colin and Penelope, and Anthony and Kate, all within the aristocratic world. This time around, the show’s creators have decided to break from tradition and explore a love story across social classes. Set in a time when class divisions were heavily enforced, this new pairing adds an interesting dynamic to the show.
In the upcoming season, Benedict Bridgerton falls for the mysterious “Lady In Silver” at a masquerade ball. Little does he know, the object of his affections is none other than Sophie, who works as a maid for the demanding Lady Araminta Gun. While maids have played background roles in previous seasons, Sophie will take centre stage in this new love story.
As a newcomer to the series, Yerin Ha has expressed her excitement and gratitude for being a part of such a groundbreaking storyline. In an interview with Metro, she shared, “I think it’s a blessing to see the show explore a love story between people from different social classes. It opens up new doors for Bridgerton and adds a grounded and realistic element to the show.”
Ha also believes that this change in dynamics will make the show more relatable for viewers. She added, “After three seasons of high society romance, it’s refreshing to see a different kind of love story. It’s not as pretty and shiny as the other relationships, but I think that’s what makes it special.”
Luke Thompson, who has been a part of Bridgerton since its first season, also finds the change of pace in season four quite intriguing. He shared, “The show has always been about the performance and facade of the upper class, but this season delves into the reality of the world. It’s fascinating to see how the two worlds collide and how reality affects the high society bubble.”
Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury in the series, sees this as a positive step in exploring the complexities of class divisions in British society. She said, “Our show is not a sociology project, but even discussing class in this way is a step in the right direction. It’s important to ask, what makes the glittering household function? It’s the people downstairs who make it all possible. So what are their lives like and how do they cross paths with the upper class?”
The show’s creator, Chris Van Dusen, has also expressed his enthusiasm for this new storyline. He believes that it adds a freshness and a different perspective to the show. In a recent interview, he shared, “We wanted to explore this aspect of society where social divides were so rigidly enforced. It adds an extra layer of drama and tension to the already captivating storylines of the Bridgerton family.”
Fans of the series have been eagerly awaiting the release of season four, and with the added element of a class-divided romance, the anticipation has only grown. Netflix has announced that the first part of the season will premiere on January 29, and we can’t wait to see how the new central couple of Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha’s characters will captivate audiences.
As we gear up for the release of season four, we can’t help but wonder about the future of the series. Will this newfound focus on the class divide continue in future seasons? Van Dusen has already confirmed that he has plans for at least two more seasons, and we can’t wait to see what else he has in store for us.
So mark your calendars for January 29 and get ready to be swept away by the love story of Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek in the new season of Bridgerton. With a talented cast, captivating storylines, and a fresh perspective on society, Bridgerton continues to be a fan favorite and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this enchanting series.
