Yerin Ha says 'Bridgerton' shows ideal world without prejudice

Since its 2020 debut, Netflix's "Bridgerton" has ignited a global sensation with each season. What sets Season 4 apart is the addition of Australian Korean actor Yerin Ha. She portrays Sophie Baek, the new heroine — a maid who slips into the Bridgerton masquerade ball as the enigmatic “Lady in Silver,” sparking a romance with Benedict Bridgerton. Through her role, Ha injects fresh energy and perspective into the series. "Sophie is a witty, sharp-minded maid with a duality — tough on the outside, vulnerable within. That complexity made her fascinating and fun to play,” she said, explaining what drew her to the role during a press conference at Community House Masil in Seoul Wednesday. "Bridgerton" Season 4 unfolds as a sweeping romance that crosses the boundaries of love, identity and class. At its heart is Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson) — a free spirit indifferent to marriage — who becomes entangled between two worlds after meeting Sophie. Ha emphasized that it’s no standard Cinderella tale, but a story of fighting for love, telling that Sophie isn’t some