Will there be Dear Hongrang Season 2? Here's everything we know about the future of Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah's Netflix K-drama

Time of India

19-05-2025

K-drama fanatics were in for a surprise when Netflix released all 11 episodes of its new original K-drama Dear Hongrang. However, fans who have binge-watched all the episodes are also left craving more. While the show closed its curtains with quiet heartbreak and breathtaking visuals, the emotions it stirred up are still very much alive. Starring Lee Jae Wook and Jo Bo Ah, the 2025 period K-drama, set against the backdrop of a noble household in Joseon Korea, wrapped up with a haunting finale — but was that the final goodbye, or will there be a Dear Hongrang season 2?
Dear Hongrang: A story of lost memory, family secrets, and forbidden longing
Directed by Kim Hong Seon, the series stars Lee Jae Wook as Hongrang, a nobleman who mysteriously returns after a 12-year disappearance with no memory of who he was. His return shakes the foundation of the Min household, especially for his half-sister Jae Yi, played by Jo Bo Ah, who suspects there's more to his reappearance than meets the eye.
As the show unfolds, what begins as a reunion story slowly transforms into a romance between Hongrang, who turned out to be indeed an impostor, and Jae Yi, complete with a tortured hero, family betrayals, hidden secrets, and a supernatural twist in the form of a dying Soul Reaper with a mission.
Dear Hongrang ending explained: What happened in the finale?
In the final episode, Hongrang — now revealed to be the Soul Reaper—sets out to save his friend In-hoe from Prince Hanpyeong's cruel captivity. But the prince lures him in by abducting Jae Yi. Despite being on the verge of collapse, Hongrang defeats the prince's forces and frees the children caught in his twisted human sacrifice experiments.
In their final confrontation, the prince reveals his plan to become a god by painting talismans on human bodies — a horrifying ritual that Hongrang ends by severing his hands and ending his life. Hongrang, too, dies shortly after in Jae Yi's arms.
Two years later, Jae Yi is left running the household, caring for her stepmother, who has lost her grip on reality. In the final moments, Jae-yi imagines hearing Hongrang's voice one last time. She smiles gently and whispers, 'There you are,' as the scene fades into a snowy vision.
Will there be a Dear Hongrang season 2?
As of now, Netflix hasn't confirmed Dear Hongrang season 2. The series was released as a limited series, and the final episode wrapped up most of the central arcs, making it feel like a complete story. The creators haven't hinted at a continuation either.
That said, the response has been emotional and widespread. Given how much love the show received for its storytelling, cinematography, and commitment to cultural authenticity, it wouldn't be shocking if fans continued to campaign for more.
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