After a smash first season, several hit dramas have officially secured Season 2 and are gearing up to meet fans again — spanning everything from high-octane action to heartfelt drama, with Chungmuro’s hottest stars all in one place.
First up is this year’s highly anticipated Disney+ release, A Shop for Killers Season 2. Season 1 won huge love thanks to Lee Dong-wook’s performance as the tsundere uncle and former ace mercenary Jung Jin-man. Season 2 promises to dive into Jin-man’s hidden past after his shocking return, building massive hype.
The action level is cranked up even further. Returning martial arts director Jeon Jae-hyung praised Lee Dong-wook as “already a complete package when it comes to action.” Reports say Lee pulled off most of the gunwork, hand-to-hand combat, and wire stunts himself to boost realism and quality. Lee added, “I prepared with the mindset of not letting anyone down,” showing strong confidence in Season 2.
Soaring on drama fans’ expectations, A Shop for Killers Season 2 follows Jung Ji-an (played by Kim Hye-jun), who becomes the new head of the shop after a brutal handover, teaming up with the now-returned Jung Jin-man (Lee Dong-wook) to strike back against the global syndicate Babylon in a stylish action saga. Episodes 1 and 2 drop simultaneously on Disney+ on the 22nd, followed by two episodes every Wednesday, for a total of eight.
Disney+ juggernauts are lining up back-to-back follow-ups — and alongside A Shop for Killers, the other mega-buzz title is Moving Season 2. Picking up after the so-called Jeongwon High incident, the human-action series follows superpowered individuals who return to everyday life but must once again risk everything to protect their loved ones from a new crisis. Given Season 1’s explosive popularity across Asia and the Pacific, news of Season 2 immediately ignited global fan excitement.
Original stars Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, and Jo In-sung are joined by fresh faces like Seol Kyung-gu, Lee Hee-jun, and Ryu Hye-young, adding even more depth. In a notable change, newcomer Won Gyu-bin steps into the role of Kim Bong-seok, replacing Lee Jung-ha, signaling a bold new energy. While the exact release date hasn’t been announced, recent reports confirm cameras are rolling, officially kicking off Season 2 production.
While Disney+ heats up with second seasons, terrestrial networks are keeping pace. SBS’s hit legal drama Good Partner is also coming back with Good Partner 2. The production recently unveiled a new look at Cha Eun-kyung (Jang Na-ra) and introduced Kim Hye-yoon as a rookie lawyer, instantly going viral. With about two years since Season 1 ended, fans who’ve been waiting erupted in cheers.
The story charts the growth of a star attorney who lives for divorce cases and a rookie tackling their first one, with Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun leading Season 1. Their sweet-and-salty womance delivered catharsis and strong relatability, peaking at a stellar 18.7% nationwide rating (Nielsen Korea). Riding that momentum, Good Partner 2 is slated to premiere within the year.
Also drawing attention is the Netflix series The Trauma Code: Heroes on call, which follows genius surgeon Baek Kang-hyeok (Joo Ji-hoon) as he’s assigned to resuscitate a barely-functioning trauma team — a cathartic medical-action ride. Reports say a second season is currently under discussion.