Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Bridgerton books.
Now thatBridgertonseason 4 is officially Benedict’s season, it is time for the Netflix show to introduce its version of Sophie Beckett. Since first premiering in 2020,Bridgertonhas dedicated an entire season to the love story of one of theeight Bridgerton siblings. Season 1 followed eldest daughter Daphne, season 2 centered on eldest son Anthony, and season 3 threw a curveball by focusing on the third-eldest Bridgerton, Colin. Now,Benedict finally has his time to shine,but there are also some new faces coming in the next season that will be very important for his story.
Benedict has enjoyed many ups and downs, especially on the romance front. In season 1,Benedict was characterized as the sensual artist, who didn’t let the rules of the ton keep him from having fun. He would paint, take male and female lovers, and do what he wanted. Season 2 saw him lose his confidence after he got into a prestigious art school only because of his name. Finally, season 3 introducedLady Tilley Arnold, with whom Benedict had a unique affair, only for it to end when Tilley became attached. However, with Sophie, things will be different.
How Benedict & Sophie First Meet In Bridgerton
Sophie’s Surprising Status Explained
Benedict’sBridgertonlove story begins at his mother’s masquerade ball. At theend ofBridgertonseason 3, Benedict mentions this ball to Eloise, who promises she will be there. At the Bridgerton’s masquerade ball,Benedict becomes entranced by a masked woman who he refers to as the “Lady in Silver.“He never catches her name, but the two quickly become enamored with each other. In many ways, Benedict and Sophie’s first meeting is reminiscent ofCinderella.As it turns out, Sophie also hides a massive secret, just like the blonde-haired Disney princess.
Unlike previousBridgertonlove interests, Sophie is not a lady of the ton, or at least not a traditional one.
Unlike previousBridgertonlove interests, Sophie is not a lady of the ton, or at least not a traditional one. Sophie was the illegitimate child of the Earl of Penwood. After Sophie’s father died, her stepmother forced her into becoming her servant. In this way,Sophie was snatched out of the ton and shoved into the lower class. She was unable to join the courting season or socialize with others, including Benedict Bridgerton. That is until the masquerade ball. Sophie and Benedict should never see each other again, but fate intervenes.
Benedict & Sophie’s Marriage Explained
What Keeps Benedict & Sophie Apart
After the masquerade ball, Benedict and Sophie don’t reunite for two years. At that time, Sophie is fired by her stepmother and must find a new place of work. Meanwhile, Benedict is determined to find the Lady in Silver. Eventually,Sophie and Benedict run into each other again at the house of Phillip Cavender. Benedict saves Sophie from a dangerous situation and the two spend a few days together. However, Benedict has no clue that Sophie is the Lady in Silver. Benedict ultimately convinces Sophie to become a maid at the Bridgerton household so they can remain near each other.
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The big issue that comes between Benedict and Sophie is Sophie’s illegitimate birth. Because of his status, Benedict is expected to marry a woman of the ton. In this way, he and Sophie could never truly be together, and she would forever be destined to just be his mistress. This distresses her, as her own illegitimate birth caused her many problems throughout her life. For Benedict and Sophie to get married,they must overcome Sophie’s fears and find a way to be together as husband and wife, not lord and mistress.
Who Plays Sophie In Bridgerton
Who Is Yerin Ha
Just a few months after the announcement that Benedict would be the next star ofBridgerton,it was revealed who would play Sophie Beckett. In a video posted by Netflix, it was announced that Yerin Ha would play Sophie inBridgertonseason 4.The video shows Ha looking through a rack of dresses and settling on the silver ensemblethat will eventually lead to her nickname, the Lady in Silver. Ha’s casting had been rumored for a few weeks before the official announcement.
Yerin Ha is a Korean Australian actress whose on-screen career began in 2019. Ha’s breakout came when she was cast in the Paramount+ video game adaptation,Halo.In 2022, she made her film debut in the Australian horror film,Sissy.Along with her upcoming role as Sophie inBridgerton,Ha is also set to appear in HBO’sDuneprequel series,Dune: Prophecy.Ha has had a strong start in Hollywood, butBridgerton’s Sophie is one of her biggest roles yet.
How Sophie Is Different In The Bridgerton Show vs. The Book
Sophie Beckett Has Been Reworked Into Sophie Baek
Over the years, Netflix’sBridgertonhas been known to make changes fromJulia Quinn’s originalBridgertonbooks. For example, Benedict’s bisexuality is a TV addition and is not apparent in the books. According to Netflix,Bridgertonhas reworked Sophie Beckett by changing her name to Sophie Baekout of respect for Ha’s culture. Speaking to Netflix’sTUDUM, Ha pointed out how important the name of a character can be in terms of identity and what one shares with the world, noting how powerful changing Sophie’s name is.
“A name is the first bit of identity that you share with the world, and that’s why changing a name can be so powerful,” “To make Sophie’s name fit someone who looks like me is really empowering. All credit to Jess Brownell, our showrunner.”
Bridgertonhas reworked Sophie Beckett by changing her name to Sophie Baek. In this way, Sophie will not just be played by a Korean actress, but will canonically be a Korean woman. Furthermore, Sophie’s story will be a bit different because of Benedict’s bisexuality. This adds another layer of complexity to their romance that does not come from the source material and could make for some interesting new dynamics between them. Finally, it seems unlikely thatBridgertonwill include a significant time jump within the fourth season, although the show is only expected to return in 2026.
What Happens To Sophie After Her & Benedict’s Book
Sophie Lives Happily Ever After
Sophie’s story afterAn Offer from a Gentlemanisn’t much different from the stories ofBridgerton’sother happy couples. Sophie and Benedict get married and eventually have children. One development to note is thatSophie forms a better relationship with her step-sisters, and even arranges the marriage of one of them. This could certainly be a plotline that plays out inBridgertonseason 5 and beyond. However, based on the source material only, it seems likely that Sophie and Benedict will fade into marital bliss after their season.
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The casting of Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek is incredibly exciting. Combined with how Benedict has been written so far,Bridgerton’s next season could be different enough from its respective book in a good way.Bridgertonseason 4 can be the show’s version of theCinderellastory, to which Benedict’s journey is often compared.
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Bridgerton, released on July 25, 2025, is set in Regency-era England and follows the lives of the influential Bridgerton family. The series explores themes of wealth, lust, and betrayal, portraying societal dynamics through a blend of romance and intrigue.
