Yerin Ha has been officially cast in Bridgerton Season 4 as Sophie Baek, Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest. This character, originally Sophie Beckett in Julia Quinn’s novels, has undergone a cultural adaptation to reflect Ha’s Korean heritage. Showrunner Jess Brownell worked closely with Ha to choose a Korean surname beginning with “B,” ultimately selecting “Baek.”
Ha expressed how meaningful it was to have her character’s identity align with her own, making her feel more connected to the role.
In the series, Sophie Baek is a resilient character who has faced significant hardships, working as a maid for a demanding employer before her fortunes change when she meets Benedict at a masquerade ball. Ha described her character’s struggles with social status and her internal battle with feelings for Benedict as compelling challenges that drew her to the role.
Fans can expect emotionally charged dance sequences between Ha and Luke Thompson, who plays Benedict. Both actors have begun rehearsals, with Thompson humorously admitting to stepping on Ha’s toes only once. Ha also expressed how welcomed she felt by the cast, particularly noting warm gestures from Claudia Jessie, Nicola Coughlan, and Hannah Dodd.
