Bridgerton star Yerin Ha describes 'Cinderella' romance in new season

Yerin Ha, who plays Sophie Baek in Bridgerton season four, described her character's storyline as a 'Cinderella' story and said the role felt like a gift; four episodes of the season were released on Netflix on January 29 with four more due on February 26.

Yerin Ha appears in the fourth season of Bridgerton as Sophie Baek. Sophie is a maid who disguises herself to attend a masquerade ball and meets Benedict Bridgerton. Ha described the storyline as "so magical" and likened it to a Cinderella tale. She said the role taught her she could dream bigger as an actress. Key details: - Yerin Ha, 28, is a newcomer to the series and plays Sophie Baek. - Sophie disguises herself as a member of high society to attend a masked ball and leaves a glove behind when she rushes away at midnight. - Luke Thompson returns as Benedict Bridgerton and said Sophie challenges and grounds his character. - Katie Leung joins the cast as Sophie’s on-screen mother and will play the season's main antagonist, described as twice widowed and guarding a secret. - Netflix released the first four episodes of series four on January 29, with the remaining four episodes scheduled for February 26. Summary: Ha's comments frame the central romance of season four as a classical Cinderella-style narrative and highlight her personal response to taking a lead role in the series. The season is being released in two parts, with more episodes due on February 26. Public reaction and longer-term impact on the series' direction are undetermined at this time.