by Part murder mystery, part social satire, Bitch and Rich (also known as Cheongdam International High School) strips away the glossy image of elite education to reveal a brutal world of class divides, manipulation, and masked ambition.
It’s a bold teen noir drama with sharp edges and surprising emotional weight.
Directed by Min Ji-Young and written by Jung Sung-Eun, this Wavve-Netflix original blends high school politics with true crime intrigue, challenging viewers to ask: how far will someone go to stay at the top—and what happens when the powerless fight back?
Profile of Bitch and Rich K-drama (2023)
- Title: Bitch and Rich / Cheongdam International High School (청담국제고등학교)
- Director: Min Ji-Young
- Writer: Jung Sung-Eun
- Network: Wavve, Netflix
- Episodes: 10
- Release Date: May 31 – June 28, 2023
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Youth
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
- Plot: Bitch and Rich
Kim Hye-In (Lee Eun-Saem) lives in a different world from the wealthy elite. Raised with little, her life changes overnight when she becomes the only witness to a murder involving a privileged student.
Transferred to Chungdam International High School—a prestigious institution for Korea’s wealthiest teens—Hye-In finds herself caught between survival and the truth. At the center of it all is Baek Je-Na (Yeri), the queen bee of the school and the prime suspect in the case.
As the two girls clash, what unfolds is a psychological battle laced with secrets, status games, and quiet vengeance. What starts as a typical high school drama turns into a stylish and sinister look at privilege, power, and the cost of silence.
Main Cast: Bitch and Rich
- Lee Eun-Saem as Kim Hye-In – A transfer student with nothing to lose and everything to expose.
- Yeri as Baek Je-Na – The school’s most powerful student, hiding secrets behind a perfect facade.
- Lee Jong-Hyuk as Seo Do-Eon
- Yoo Jung-Hoo as Lee So-Mang
Who Should Watch Bitch and Rich?
- Viewers who enjoy teen dramas with a dark, psychological twist.
- Fans of Sky Castle, Extracurricular, or Class of Lies.
- Anyone curious about how privilege and justice clash behind closed school gates.
Why You Should Watch Bitch and Rich
- Bold themes – Explores wealth inequality, manipulation, and moral grey zones in the elite school system.
- Rising performances – Lee Eun-Saem delivers grit, while Yeri surprises with icy charisma.
- Stylish noir vibe – The drama blends glossy visuals with a cold, suspenseful undercurrent.
- Compact and tight – Just 10 episodes, but packed with tension and psychological layers.
Final Verdict
Bitch and Rich is more than just a flashy high school drama. Beneath its elite uniforms and polished hallways is a cutthroat world that feels eerily real. With strong performances, sharp direction, and a mystery that keeps unfolding, it’s a tense and timely drama about how the system protects the rich—and what it takes to fight back.
