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The Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
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. 4 4 4 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. 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. 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. 4
Muscat Daily
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Disney+ confirms season 2 of 'A Shop for Killers'
Critically acclaimed Korean action-thriller to return with original cast Seoul, South Korea – Disney+ has officially greenlit a second season of its hit action-thriller A Shop for Killers , following widespread global acclaim for its debut. Production is now underway, with a premiere slated for 2026 and a cast lineup that blends returning favourites with new international talent. Upon release, the series received rave reviews. Media agencies, fans commended lead actors Lee Dong Wook and Kim Hye Jun for their 'suspenseful, intriguing' performances. Korean outlets echoed the praise, with many highlighting its 'gripping story and high-octane direction,' and likening the character to a 'Korean John Wick .' Lee Dong Wook returns as Jin Man, the enigmatic former mercenary and mastermind behind the secretive MurderHelp, with Kim Hye Jun reprising her role as Jian, his determined niece. The pair's dynamic chemistry was central to the first season and remains at the heart of the second. Several key cast members are set to reprise their roles including Jo Han Sun as Veil, the sinister Babylon mercenary. Geum Hannah will return as the fiercely skilled Min Hye with Lee Tae Young as Brother, the loyal MurderHelp manager. Fan favourite Kim Min as Phasin, Jin Man's old ally and Jian's Muay Thai mentor is also going to return for season 2. Season two introduces new characters tied to the shadowy Babylon organisation including Hyunri, the Korean-Japanese actress acclaimed for Tokyo Vice and Eye Love You , playing Q, the leader of Babylon's East Asia unit. Masaki Okada, known for Drive My Car , takes on the role of J, Q's younger brother and co-commander. Additionally, Jung Yun Ha ( Trunk , Netflix) joins the show as Kusanagi, head of Babylon's East Asia operations With MurderHelp and Babylon preparing for an explosive confrontation, fans can expect even higher stakes, deeper backstories, and a broader global setting. Season two promises to intensify the action while exploring new layers of the show's universe. As anticipation builds, A Shop for Killers looks set to continue its reign as one of Korean drama's most thrilling international exports.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Top 7 K-dramas renewed for season 2 and where to watch online
A Shop for Killers has been renewed for Season 2 on Disney+, with the original cast set to return. Production started in April 2025, and the show is expected to air in 2026.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘A Shop for Killers' Renewed for Season 2 at Disney+
Propulsive Korean action drama A Shop for Killers has been renewed for a second season at Disney+. Based on a novel of the same Korean title by Kang Ji-young, A Shop for Killers follows Ji-an, a woman raised by her uncle, a mysterious mercenary. After her uncle's apparent death, she inherits his deadly weapons shop—and his enemies. As assassins close in, flashbacks reveal her uncle's brutal past. More from The Hollywood Reporter Israel TV Giant Reshet 13 Completes Buyout Deal, Cutting Warner Bros. Discovery's Stake 'Wolf Hall' Director: Why a U.K. Streaming Levy Isn't a Tariff (Guest Column) First Look at the Cover of 'BTS: A Little Golden Book Biography' (Exclusive) Season two will feature returning Korean stars Lee Dongwook (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938) and Kim Hyejun (Connect, Kingdom) and see the addition of Japanese actors Masaki Okada (Drive My Car, We're Millenials. Got a Problem?) and Hyunri (Pachinko, The Naked Director). Lee Kwon (Save Me 2, Door Lock) and writers Ji Hojin and Lee Kwon also return for the sophomore season. The eight-part first season of A Shop for Killers debuted on Disney+ (Hulu in the U.S.) in January 2024, and it has been another big hit for Disney+'s Korean originals team, following the likes of writer Kang Full's superhero drama Moving and his mystery horror series Light Shop in becoming one of the most-watched shows for the streamer in the Asia-Pacific region. A Shop for Killers currently holds a 98 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and 100 percent critic score. The second season will stream on Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the U.S., although a launch date hasn't yet been released. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained The Cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Then and Now A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
