Yerin Ha Confirmed as Sophie for Bridgerton 4

Netflix has officially confirmed that Yerin Ha will join the cast of Bridgerton Season 4 as Sophie, a key character in the new season. Known for her roles in Halo and Bad Behaviour, the Korean-Australian actress is set to make her mark as a love interest in this upcoming season. She has begun dance rehearsals with Luke Thompson, who stars as Benedict Bridgerton, the season's lead.

Season 4 will be inspired by Julia Quinn's novels and is expected to offer a Cinderella-esque romance. The storyline centers on Benedict, who meets Sophie Baek, a mysterious woman in disguise, at a masquerade ball thrown by his mother. Sophie, originally Sophie Beckett in the source material, will now have a Korean heritage, reflecting Ha's background. The character is portrayed as a resilient maid whose life changes dramatically after meeting Benedict.

Ha and Thompson have already begun their dance rehearsals, which Ha described as both special and vulnerable. She mentioned that the dance serves as a powerful means to convey the characters' emotions and build their connection. Thompson humorously noted that he only stepped on Ha’s toes once during rehearsals, which he considered a success.

The decision to adapt Sophie Beckett to Sophie Baek is part of a broader trend in the series of aligning characters' names with the actors' heritage. This approach was previously seen with Simone Ashley’s character, who was renamed from Kate Sheffield to Kate Sharma to reflect her Indian background.

Season 3 of Bridgerton was a major hit, focusing on the romance between Colin Bridgerton (played by Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan). The season quickly became the most-watched debut for the series, amassing an impressive 45.1 million views in its opening weekend.

With the addition of Yerin Ha and the evolving storyline, Season 4 promises to continue the show's tradition of blending romance with rich, character-driven narratives. Fans can look forward to seeing how Sophie Baek's story unfolds and how it will impact the Bridgerton family dynamics.