Editor’s Note
The return of *The News Queen 2* proves the enduring appeal of sharp, career-focused drama. By weaving in contemporary themes like AI, the series continues to resonate with modern audiences while delivering the high-stakes storytelling that made it a hit.
The recently returned TV series The News Queen 2 has once again set a new benchmark for workplace dramas. Following the success of the first season with its ‘all villains, no romance, just career’ premise, this sequel, led again by Charmaine Sheh, maintains high production value and compelling plots. The incorporation of timely elements like new media and AI technology enhances its relatability.
In the second season, the character ‘Mrs. Fong’ employs her ‘bag philosophy’ with even greater precision to dissect the destinies of the four female leads.
Now a self-media boss, Man Jie’s style evolves while retaining her powerful aura. Her wardrobe blends major brands with niche designer pieces.
Her jewelry choices are ‘few but exquisite,’ favoring cool-toned pieces like Chopard’s Ice Cube series and Cartier’s Trinity necklace and Juste un Clou earrings, symbolizing rationality and breaking conventions. Her handbags, such as those from Valextra and Prada, are logo-less, minimalist, yet unmistakably high-end.
Having transitioned to a civil servant role, Xu Shiqing’s style shifts from overtly sexy to a more restrained, ‘within-the-system’ elegance. She frequently wears GIADA suits and accessorizes primarily with Tasaki pearl jewelry.
Her watch of choice is a Montblanc Bohème Day & Night, subtly暗示 her dual nature.
Now a deputy director at SNK, Zhang Jiayan’s style leans towards a busy, pragmatic精英感. Her handbags, like those from Fabrique and GROTTO, are低调 and functional. Her watch choice is significant: a tourbillon from the Hong Kong brand MEMORIGIN (Wan Xi Quan).
As a frontline reporter, Liu Yan’s style embodies the Z-generation workplace attitude: prioritizing personal preference and practicality over big logos. She favors workwear-style jackets from Fabrique and accessories like an APEDE MOD bucket bag and a Lola Rose watch.