Meet Yerin Ha, who’s set to star in season 4 of Netflix’s Bridgerton: the nepo-baby is the granddaughter of South Korean actress Son Sook, studied acting in Seoul and champions diversity
Born and raised in Sydney, the actress will play Sophie Beckett, the love interest of Benedict Bridgerton, in the next season which is due in 2026
The fourth season will be based on Julia Quinn’s third book in the series, An Offer From A Gentleman. The season will zoom in on the romance between the second Bridgerton son, Benedict, and Regent Cinderella Sophie Beckett. Forced to serve her stepmother and two stepsisters, Beckett’s life takes a whimsical turn at a grand ball.
And now, flashing lights point to a new star in the spotlight. Per Vanity Fair, the role of Sophie Beckett will be portrayed by none other than Yerin Ha – and renamed Sophie Baek to reflect the actress’ heritage. But who is she, and what makes her so special?
She is a Korean-Australian nepo baby
Born and raised in Sydney, Yerin Ha is a Korean-Australian who comes from a family well known in the arts. In a 2019 interview with Vogue Australia, Ha shared that her grandmother, the renowned stage actress Son Sook, and her parents – who met in acting school – shaped her passion for performance.
“So I’ve always grown up with this knowledge of what theatre and screen are, so that’s something I was always interested in,” she said in the interview.
Ha recounts the invaluable advice her grandmother imparted: “Be brave, be courageous and stand up for what you believe in. And don’t be afraid to look ugly!”