The elite halls of Cheongdam International High School are reopening for Bitch x Rich Season 2, set to premiere globally in July 2025. Following the success of Season 1, which captivated audiences with its ruthless class warfare and murder mystery, the sequel promises darker twists, new rivals, and deeper psychological battles.
Bitch x Rich Season 2 Release Date & Streaming Platform
Bitch x Rich Season 2 starring Red Velvet’s Yeri and Lee Eun Sae will be available for streaming in the first week of July.
The highly anticipated second season will be widely accessible across multiple platforms to cater to its growing international fanbase. Domestically, viewers in South Korea can watch on MBN’s general programming channel as well as popular OTT services like Netflix, Wavve, and TVING.
For international audiences, the drama will stream on Viu (Asia’s leading OTT platform), Rakuten Viki (specializing in global Asian content), Japan’s ABEMA TV, and Taiwan’s top paid subscription service, Friday Video.
Plot: Fractured Hierarchies & New Threats
Bitch x Rich Season 2 picks up after the fall of villain Oh Shi Eun, leaving the school’s power structure in chaos. Key arcs include:
- Kim Hye-in (Lee Eun Saem): Now a two-time murder witness and the first underprivileged member of Diamond 6, she faces escalating dangers.
- Baek Jena (Yeri): The “queen bee” struggles with crumbling alliances and suspicions about her role in past crimes.
- New Characters: Charismatic transfer student Cha Jin Wook (Kim Min Kyu) and protective ally Lee Sa Rang (Won Kyu Bin) shake up the dynamics.
Bitch x Rich 2 is set to be grittier and will focus on the characters’ growing pains and moral dilemmas. Previously, director Lim Dae Woong (Night Has Come, Search) shared his thoughts about season 2, saying
If Season 1 depicted the growth and discoveries of youth, then Season 2 aims to portray the growing pains that come with facing reality. Beyond simply continuing the existing characters, we’ll shed light on the hidden anxieties, conflicts, and fractures in relationships within the story.
Returning & New Cast
- Confirmed Returns: Yeri, Lee Eun Saem, Lee Jong Hyuk (Seo Do Eon), and Jang Sung Yoon (Kim Hae In).
- Fresh Faces: Kim Min Kyu and Won Kyu Bin join as pivotal disruptors.
Summary
After the downfall of villain Oh Si Eun in Season 1, the social hierarchy at Cheongdam International High School lies in shambles.
The story follows key characters navigating this new landscape:
- Kim Hye In (Lee Eun Saem), a witness to two murders and a Diamond 6 member, is struggling with her past.
- Baek Je Na (Yeri), the queen bee whose world is crumbling, facing suspicion and strained friendships.
- Kim Hae In (Jang Sung Yoon), seeks revenge rather than love.
- Seo Do Eon (Lee Jong Hyuk), grappling with the dark truth about his perceived love.
- Min Yul Hee (Park Shi Woo), chooses unhappiness over losing love.
- Park Woo Jin (Jang Doek Su), driven by selfishness and insecurity.
- Lee So Mang (Yoo Jung Hoo), potentially the mastermind behind the chaos.
A new player enters the scene, shaking everything up. Hye In and Je Na are once again at the center, faced with choices that will determine their fates.
Meanwhile, Bitch x Rich 2 is coming this July with an even more gripping story than Season 1, and it will be available in nearly 190 countries worldwide.