‘I never saw myself as desirable’: Bridgerton star shares how the show helped her realised her dream

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Yerin Ha, the star of Bridgerton, has spoken about how fulfilling it was to become the show’s romantic lead. In an interview with Radio Times, Ha, who plays Sophie Baek, explained that landing the role was a long-held dream. She shared that a lack of representation in traditional love stories motivated her move to Korea, and she was thrilled to finally see herself reflected in that kind of narrative.

He explained that he never thought of himself as someone people would find attractive or see as a romantic lead. He was amazed by the power of television to allow viewers to connect with characters and change how they’re perceived in the world.

She explained how playing this character could be empowering for women, helping them feel confident and desirable. She believes art has the power to change how people see themselves and the world around them, creating a positive internal shift.

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That’s always been my goal, and I intend to continue pursuing it. I certainly don’t expect to be the only one doing so.

Viewers are loving the connection between Sophie and Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson). Their unexpected romance has been a hit, and fans have flooded Instagram with positive reactions to the pairing in season four.

Fans are overwhelmingly praising Benedict and Sophie as the best couple and season yet. One fan simply said, “Best couple!!!!!! Best season!!!!!!” Others expressed relief and excitement that the wait for the continuation was worthwhile, saying they were “sooooooo worth it!!!!”

Viewers particularly loved a recent intimate scene, with many praising its natural and passionate portrayal. One viewer commented that the love scenes were the best of the entire series, feeling perfectly paced and genuine. Another fan simply described the connection between the actors as incredibly strong and captivating.

In an interview with Radio Times, Ha expressed her wish that the diversity in Bridgerton will inspire the entertainment industry to reach a point where representation isn’t a special topic of discussion – where people of all backgrounds can easily see themselves reflected in any role.

“Even Katie [Leung] being the antagonist, I think is really refreshing to see as well,” added Ha.

Bridgerton seasons 1-4 are streaming on Netflix, along with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

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2026-03-02 16:49