'High School Queen' Kim Se-jung's 'True Education'? [Official]

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Actress Kim Se-jung, formerly of project group I.O.I, will star in 'High School Queen'.

On the 31st, production company Studio Dragon announced the confirmation of a new series titled 'High School Queen' and revealed its casting lineup.

'High School Queen' is based on the Naver webtoon of the same name (written by Criti, illustrated by Ne-hae). The story follows Kim Cheong-ha, the greatest martial artist and queen consort of the Joseon Dynasty, who awakens 400 years later as a high school girl victim of school violence. Using her royal elegance and overwhelming martial arts skills, she delivers true education to villains while pursuing dreams and love unfulfilled in her past life—a refreshing action romance filled with satisfying justice.

Studio Dragon stated, "Kim Cheong-ha, who has traveled through 400 years of time, will conquer a high school dominated by money and power with her elegant swordsmanship and elegant fact-bombing. The story of resolving unfinished relationships from her past life promises to deliver joyful excitement and satisfying catharsis."

Kim Se-jung has secured the role of the female lead, Kim Cheong-ha. In the drama, she will portray both Kim Cheong-ha—the greatest martial artist and unyielding queen consort of Joseon—and Kim Da-jin, a high school girl victim of school violence. After awakening in the body of modern-day Kim Da-jin, Kim Cheong-ha begins to subdue villains who ruled the school at will, using her royal elegance and warrior instincts. Kim Se-jung, known for displaying diverse charm across genres including action, romance, and comedy, is expected to deliver a lively and fiery character performance.

Kim Se-jung said, "I felt this character embodies all the diverse aspects of the roles I have portrayed so far, so I am preparing with both excitement and responsibility. As this work offers great thrill through not only the characters' narratives but also each episode's unfolding stories, I am practicing extensively in acting and action. I will do my utmost until the end to bring significant fun and emotion to viewers through the character of Cheong-ha."

Additionally, Bae Hyun-seong has joined as Sung Won-ju, a loyal bodyguard who admires Kim Cheong-ha, and as Sung Si-woo, an ace member of the kendo club. Expectations are high for how he will portray the contrasting charms of the faithful bodyguard Sung Won-ju and the sharp-tongued kendo ace Sung Si-woo. Bae Hyun-seong remarked, "The story itself, blending action, romance, and fantasy, was interesting and fun. As this work spans past and present, I believe I can showcase various aspects, so I am looking forward to it. I will prepare diligently to deliver a quality work."

Furthermore, rookie Jo Han-gyeol, who gained attention earlier this year with the tvN drama 'Undercover Miss Hong', has joined as King Lee-yeong, the absolute ruler of Joseon, and Lee Do-yoon, a mysterious transfer student. As a character with hidden stories behind his bright smile, he is set to display unpredictable three-dimensional charm while entangled with Kim Cheong-ha and Sung Si-woo. Jo Han-gyeol shared, "I am honored and delighted to be part of such a great work as 'High School Queen.' Upon hearing the casting news, I was truly excited and already eagerly awaiting each day of filming. I will prepare diligently and show my best side, so please look forward to it with much support."

As such, 'High School Queen' is drawing attention for the synergy it may create between the refreshing action of a Joseon-era martial artist and queen consort conquering a 21st-century high school, and the romance spanning past and present lives. The director's chair will be held by Yoon Seong-sik, known for directing KBS 2TV's 'The Masked Lady', tvN's 'Queen for Seven Days', and SBS's 'Return of the Princess'.

The series is scheduled to premiere as an original OTT production on TVING in 2027.

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