Hit crime drama with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score renewed for a second series – and its cast has already been confirmed
A HIT crime drama with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100% has been renewed for a second series.
The action thriller, called A Shop For Killers, first premiered last January with eight episodes and proved popular with fans.
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A Shop For Killers has been renewed for a second series
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The show is set in modern-day Korea and follows college student Jeong Ji-an
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Before Jian even realises what is going on, she is attacked by unidentified people
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Now, Disney+ has announced the show's return, with the second season set to be part of the streaming service's upcoming series of original Korean productions.
The show is set in modern-day Korea and follows college student Jeong Ji-an. After the sudden death of her uncle, she learns of a suspicious shopping mall that he left behind.
Before Jian even realises what is going on, she is attacked by unidentified people who are after her uncle's supplies.
While fighting to survive, Jeong tries to remember all the lessons her uncle taught her before his apparent suicide to help her stay alive.
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The new series will see lead actor Lee Dong-wook return to his role as Jinman, Jeon's uncle, and Kim Hye-jun as Jeong
After her uncle's death in the first season, Jeong takes over his shopping mall but we then see Jinman return and help her face her next opponents.
There are also new cast members in the upcoming season, with Japanese actress Masaki Okada and Pachinko's Hyunri set to star in the show.
When it first aired, A Shop For Killers received a four-star review from NME's Puah Ziwei.
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They wrote that the show made 'for a fun and appealing popcorn watch, one that fires all the right synapses in your brain.
'It's just enough to keep you hooked – that is, if you're willing to let the plot holes slide'.
It was also called one of the best Korean dramas in 2024.
The second season will stream on Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the US.
A launch date is yet to be decided.
A Shop for Killers currently holds a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and 100% critic score.
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The show was called one of the best Korean dramas in 2024
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