Kim Se Jeong Set to Play a Time-Traveling Joseon Queen in “High School Queen”

Studio Dragon confirms Bae Hyeon Seong and Cho Han Gyul joining the fantasy action romance based on a hit webtoon. Studio Dragon has officially confirmed its next big project — “High School Queen“ (literal title), bringing together Kim Se Jeong, Bae Hyeon Seong, and Cho Han Gyul for a genre-bending action romance.

What “High School Queen” Is About

Based on a popular webtoon, the drama follows Kim Chung Ha, Joseon’s greatest warrior and Queen consort, who wakes up 400 years later inside the body of a modern-day high school student who’s been a victim of bullying.

Kim Se Jeong takes on the role of Kim Chung Ha, who, after waking up as student Kim Da Jin, begins taking down the school’s bullies using her royal composure and sharp warrior instincts. The actress shared that the character reflects the many sides of roles she’s played before, adding that she’s preparing with excitement and dedication, including intense action training, to deliver both fun and emotion to viewers.

Bae Hyeon Seong takes on dual roles as Seong Won Joo, a royal guard devoted to Chung Ha, and Seong Si Woo, the ace of the school’s kendo club, calling the blend of action, romance, and fantasy an exciting challenge. Cho Han Gyul plays both Lee Nyeong, the powerful King of Joseon, and Lee Do Yoon, a mysterious transfer student, expressing his excitement over joining such a highly anticipated project.

High School Queen: Overview

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Final Thoughts

With a bold time-travel concept, a talented trio of leads, and Studio Dragon’s backing, “High School Queen” is already generating major buzz well ahead of its 2027 premiere.

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