Cheongdam International High is cracking as the gloss fades a bit, and the truth threatens to claw its way out. In the latest episodes of “BITCH X RICH 2” the heat is turned on with a jaw-dropping comeback, and not one, but two explosive secrets threaten to upend the elite world of Diamond 6.
Kim Hye In’s (Lee Eun Saem) unexpected entry into the elite Diamond 6 has already sent waves through the student body, but the real tremors are just beginning. In a shocking twist, Kim Hae In (Jang Sung Yoon) awakens from her long-induced coma and returns to school, reopening a Pandora’s box of secrets, lies, and betrayals that everyone thought were buried for good.
Just as the students try to regain their balance, a masked figure known only as “Black Dog” emerges, exposing the private lives and dirty secrets of Diamond 6 one by one. Is this someone from within their own ranks or an outsider seeking revenge? Meanwhile, the cool and calculated Cha Jin Wook (Kim Min Kyu) seems to be quietly shifting the power dynamics at Cheongdam, but his secret is revealed. Could that possibly destroy him and his agenda? There’s also Baek Jena (Kim Ye Rim), the icy queen bee and silent observer of it all, who ends this week’s chaos with a mic-drop moment. There wasn’t a dull moment in the latest episodes of “BITCH X RICH 2.” Here are three things that really changed things up in the latest episodes.
Warning: spoilers from episode 3 and 4 ahead!
When Kim Hye In meets Kim Hae In
Just when you think you have a grasp on the mind games and shifting allegiances in “BITCH X RICH 2,” there are curveballs aplenty. Kim Hye In, the latest addition to the elite Diamond 6, has stormed her way into power with stunning confidence and makes a deal with none other than Baek Jena. In a move as cold as it is calculated, Baek Jena swiftly eliminates Seo Do Eun (Lee Jong Hyuk) from the club.
But the shake-ups don’t stop there. Seo Do Eun’s powerful father is replaced as school chairperson by his own brother, Seo Hee Gwan (Oh Ji Ho), a man who clearly knows which side his bread is buttered on. He aligns himself with Baek Jena, toeing the line without hesitation.
It’s baffling to watch how these high school students, barely old enough to vote, are manipulating not just each other but the adults around them with ruthless precision. The line between adolescence and Machiavellian scheming could not have been more blurred.
The once outsider Kim Hye In, basking in her new status, is now one of them. The investigation into Oh Si Eun’s (Han Da Sol) tragic death conveniently concludes with a suicide ruling, letting Hye In walk away with a clean slate. The other Diamond 6 members may not welcome her with open arms, but let’s give credit where it’s due—Hye In has steel in her spine and a manipulative edge that’s hard to ignore. Victim or not, she is no wide-eyed innocent.
But here’s where things really get interesting. Just when you think Hye In has the upper hand, Kim Hae In, the once-comatose infamous student, wakes up and returns with vengeance simmering beneath the surface. One cannot be fooled by the onset of amnesia or the calm demeanor. The cold glint in her eyes speaks volumes. She’s back, and she knows exactly who took her place. Hye In is shocked to see Hae In, and perhaps for good reason. She may have saved her from Yul Hee (Park Si Woo), but the tension between them is undeniable. Their names may sound similar, but there’s nothing accidental about their entanglement. These two are cut from the same cloth, brilliant and ruthless in equal measure. Hye In may have stepped into Hae In’s shoes, but now Hae In is back to reclaim everything that was once hers. We have a true standoff—a battle of wits, power, and of unspoken history between Hye In vs. Hae In.
Dubious identities
Things are getting messy in the world of Diamond 6, and all eyes are once again on Kim Hye In, but not for the reasons she hoped.
Hae In is pointing fingers, accusing Hye In of stealing her story. In Cheongdam, the victim card comes with a penalty. Meanwhile, even in death, Si Eun seems determined to haunt Hye In. She had access to Hye In’s rather inappropriate video, which continues to loom like a digital guillotine over her head. But the real shocker? Si Eun’s phone, the one Hye In has been desperately searching for and is what Si Eun used to blackmail her, has mysteriously surfaced in the possession of none other than Lee Sa Rang (Won Gyu Bin).
Sa Rang, the youngest and newest member of Diamond 6, is cocky, calculating, and just a little too sharp for his own good. Sa Rang has been making waves as well as smooth moves. His offhand compliment about Hye In’s hair takes her by surprise, though the change is barely visible to the viewer. Is it coincidence or is it calculated? Is there more to Sa Rang than meets the eye? Could Hye In have finally met her match? As Sa Rang is playing his moves with the skill of a seasoned player, he continues to shower Hye In with attention and even protects her from her many adversaries. His cute face and endearing smile sure give him the license to get away with a lot.
But chaos continues to unfold with the entry of the Black Dog, the anonymous figure who’s been leaking insider information about Diamond 6. From secret fraudulent partnerships to ultra-private details only members should know, each video upload is a ticking time bomb. Every time a new video drops, Hye In breaks into a cold sweat, terrified that her scandalous footage might finally be exposed. Amidst all this? Baek Jena remains eerily calm, unshaken, and uninterested. Almost as if she’s watching it all unfold from above.
Backstabs and ballgowns
Forget textbooks at Cheongdam International High, the curriculum seems less about academics and more about ambition, manipulation, and high-stakes matchmaking. What’s a little calculus when there’s power to be won?
At the center of the latest storm is Cha Jin Wook, whose alleged status as an illegitimate child has become the talk of the school. But Jin Wook is unfazed. Even as the whispers grow louder, he remains composed. His only focus is getting engaged to Baek Jena. As he continues being taunted, he decides to host the most extravagant party of the year. It’s invite only, of course, and strictly for the elite. Kim Hye In not only gets an invite but also receives a dress from Baek Jena herself. Is it a friendly gesture, or strategic power play?
Meanwhile, Hae In, not the one to be outmaneuvered, is playing her own game. Fully aware that Seo Do Eun still harbors feelings for her, she uses him to score a ticket to the party, all while pretending her amnesia is still in full effect. Classic Hae In. But what’s a glamorous party without a little psychological warfare?
On the other end of the battlefield, Yul Hee, second-in-command of Diamond 6, is on edge. She’s engaged to Park Woo Jin (Jang Deok Soo), but his messy history with Hye In continues to haunt her. The scandal between Woo Jin and Hae In, which nearly ruined everything, threatens to resurface again with the arrival of Hae In.
At the party, Woo Jin tries to provoke Hae In. But instead of cowering, she strikes back, chillingly asking him if the person who pushed her (yes, the infamously mysterious incident) is the same one who knows about everything they did. Ominous! Hae In’s trap is set, and someone’s about to get caught.
Just when the spotlight is firmly is on a Hae In-Yul Hee showdown, Baek Jena swoops in like the final twist of a thriller. A video of Cha Jin Wook’s mother plays mid-party. And that’s when the real bomb drops, as Jena coldly announces her engagement to Jin Wook, stealing the moment with icy precision. As if that wasn’t enough, she turns to Yul Hee and coolly remarks on her “poor taste,” pointing out that she and Hye In are wearing identical dresses. Cue the gasps! But is Jin Wook’s shock at the video genuine or is it just his long game? And what are Baek Jena’s true intentions? For how long can these kids play chess with each other’s lives before someone yells “checkmate”? One thing’s for sure, Cheongdam’s elite don’t play fair, and every move is personal. We can’t wait for the drama to unfold in the coming episodes.
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Puja Talwar is a Soompi writer with a strong Yoo Yeon Seok and Lee Junho bias. A long time K-drama fan, she loves devising alternate scenarios to the narratives. She has interviewed Lee Min Ho, Gong Yoo, Cha Eun Woo, and Ji Chang Wook to name a few. You can follow her on @puja_talwar7 on Instagram.
