Yeri sheds her Red Velvet idol image for role in mystery drama Cheongdam International High School
Kim Yerim
, better known as Yeri from the
K-pop
powerhouse
Red Velvet
, has been making waves with her sharp transformation in the
youth-mystery drama
'
Cheongdam International High School
'. This series marks a bold departure from her bubbly, youngest-member persona.
As Baek Jena - the cold, impeccably stylish "queen bee" of a prestigious high school - she delivers such precision in posture, gaze, and dialogue that many viewers had a moment of disbelief. "Wait... that's Yeri?" became one of her favourite compliments. It confirmed she could break the idol mould and build a new career path as an actress.
She says the process wasn't just about acting; it was about embodying a character whose world and mindset were far from her own. Learning to walk with calculated elegance, control her tone, and project authority without overplaying it became part of the challenge she embraced.
The heavier weight of season two
Season one in 2023 became a sleeper hit with teen-mystery enthusiasts. But the return for season two - three years later - carried much heavier expectations. Baek Jena's emotional battles grew more layered, and Yeri mirrored that growth through subtle shifts in style: intricate hair arrangements, statement accessories with symbolic meaning, and restrained facial expressions that revealed hidden vulnerability.
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One exhausting shoot day ended with her quietly sipping a glass of
makgeolli
(rice wine) and letting out a few tears. But instead of stepping back, she immersed herself more deeply in the process - brainstorming with the production team, proposing tweaks to scenes, and even welcoming some of the toughest viewer critiques as opportunities to sharpen her craft.
"Before, I used to map out every move," she shares. "Now, I can just be present in the scene - living as the character, not performing for the camera."
From idol to actress
Though Yeri has been an idol for over a decade, her acting career is still in its early chapters. Earlier this year, she signed with an acting-focused agency and debuted in cinema with '
Gangleung: Ghost Play
'. She revealed she had been receiving acting lessons since her trainee years as a singer and had always hoped to dedicate more time to acting.
At age 26, she's navigating an exciting duality - the confidence of a seasoned stage performer combined with the curiosity of a rookie actress. She has expressed her desire to explore a wide variety of genres, from psychological thrillers to heartfelt romance dramas.
From sold-out concerts to captivating drama arcs, Kim Yerim's transition is one of K-entertainment's most intriguing career evolutions - and for audiences, both locally and internationally, it's a transformation worth watching.
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