Studio Dragon confirms production of TVING's 'High School Queen' in 2027, starring Kim Sejeong and Bae Hyun-sung

Studio Dragon has confirmed the production of the TVING original series ″High School Queen″ and announced the casting of Kim Se-jeong, Bae Hyun-sung, and Jo Han-gyeol in the lead roles. The series is scheduled for release in 2027. ″High School Queen″ tells the story of Kim Cheong-ha (played by Kim Se-jeong), Joseon’s greatest warrior and queen, who awakens 400 years later in the body of Kim Da-jin, a high school girl who is a victim of school violence. Kim Cheong-ha confronts the villains in the school with the dignity of a queen and exceptional martial arts skills, embarking on a refreshing action romance to find the dreams and love she could not achieve in her previous life. The series is directed by Yoon Sung-sik, who has skillfully presented various genres such as ″Return,″ ″Mr. Queen,″ and ″Bridal Mask.″ The screenplay is written by Lee Jung-tae, based on the Naver webtoon ″High School Queen″ (story by Kriti, art by Nehae). The production involves Studio Dragon, MOG Film Co., Ltd., and Jaedam Media Co., Ltd., with TVING providing the platform. Kim Se-jeong plays the role of Kim Cheong-ha, Joseon’s greatest warrior and indomitable queen, who awakens in the body of Kim Da-jin, a victim of school violence in the 21st century, and defeats the villains who ruled the school. Kim Se-jeong said, ″I feel this character embodies the various aspects of the roles I have played, so I am preparing with both excitement and pressure. Since the storylines of the characters and the episodes that unfold each week bring great joy, I am practicing a lot in acting and action. I will do my best until the end to bring great fun and emotion to the viewers through the character Cheong-ha.″ Bae Hyun-sung plays dual roles as Seong Won-ju, Joseon’s royal guard who admires Kim Cheong-ha, and Seong Si-woo, the ace of the modern kendo club. He said, ″The story itself, which blends action, romance, and fantasy, was interesting and fun. Since the work spans past and present, I look forward to showing various sides of myself. I will prepare diligently to greet you with a good work.″ Jo Han-gyeol takes on the roles of King Lee Nyeong of Joseon and Lee Do-yoon, a transfer student in the present day. Lee Do-yoon is a character with a story behind his bright smile, forming a complex relationship between Kim Cheong-ha and Seong Si-woo. Jo Han-gyeol said, ″I am honored and happy to be part of the great work ’High School Queen.’ When I heard the casting news, I was really excited, and I am already looking forward to each day of filming. I will prepare hard and show you a good side, so please look forward to it and support me.″ Studio Dragon stated that while presenting various spectacles that capture the charm and beauty of Korean culture, they also plan to explore the potential for global expansion as an IP by planning and developing content utilizing the series’ worldview and intellectual property (IP).