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Tatler Asia
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
10 anticipated K-drama Season 2 releases you shouldn't miss
'Moving' Season 2 In November 2024, it was announced that Moving —Disney+'s hit K-drama based on Kang Full's popular webtoon about superpowered teens and their equally gifted parents—will be returning for a second season. The series stars established actors Zo In-sung, Han Hyo-joo, Ryu Seung-ryong and Cha Tae-hyun alongside rising stars Lee Jung-Ha, Go Youn-Jung and Kim Do-Hoon. Although most major storylines were tied up by the end of the first season, several key scenes hinted at the possibility of a Season 2. With Kang Full returning to pen the script, fans can expect a deeper dive into untold backstories, new powers and even bigger threats. 'A Shop for Killers' Season 2 Based on the novel by Kang Ji-young, Disney+'s action-packed thriller follows Jeong Ji-an (Kim Hye-jun) as she fights to protect her late uncle Jeong Jin-man's (Lee Dong-wook) covert weapons shop for assassins from falling into the wrong hands. Packed with stylised action sequences, compelling characters and a layered plot, the drama was a huge hit for Disney+. And with lingering questions and plenty of stories left to tell at the end of Season 1, it's no surprise a second season has already been greenlit. 'Bloodhounds' Season 2 According to Netflix, boxing heroes Kim Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Hong Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi) are returning for round two. After taking down ruthless loan sharks in Season 1, the dynamic duo faces an even bigger challenge. In the second season, they must take on Baek-jeong (Jung Ji-hoon, in his first villain role), the head of an illegal underground boxing league determined to drag Gun-woo and Woo-jin into his dark and dangerous world. 'All of Us Are Dead' Season 2 Soon after the release of the hit zombie thriller All of Us Are Dead , Netflix's screen adaptation of the popular webtoon Now at Our School by Joo Dong-geun, a second season was announced. It's no surprise, given the show's strong reception and the lingering questions surrounding the Season 1 survivors. Fans are particularly excited to learn about Choi Nam-Ra's (Cho Yi-Hyun) future and whether it's possible for Yoon Gwi-Nam (Yoo In-Soo) and Lee Cheong-San (Yoon Chan-Young)—who both appeared to have met their demise in Season 1—to return in the second season. 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' Season 2 Extraordinary Attorney Woo , the K-drama about a brilliant young lawyer with autism spectrum disorder, won the hearts of fans and critics alike. Thanks to its overwhelming success, the production company expressed their eagerness to continue the story of everyone's favourite extraordinary attorney with a second season. And while screenwriter Moon Ji-won has reportedly signed on to write the script for Season 2, prior commitments as well as possible scheduling conflicts with its cast have put the project in limbo. In a recent interview with Park Eun-bin, whose nuanced performance brought Woo Young-woo to life, the star mentioned that she has yet to receive updates on the project, further raising questions about when—or if—Season 2 will move forward. See also: Park Eun-bin's top 7 roles that prove the K-drama queen's versatility and range 'The Second Signal' Earlier this month, tvN announced that a second season of Signal , the critically acclaimed time-travel crime thriller, is coming in 2026. Reprising their roles for Season 2 are Kim Hye-soo as Cha Soo-hyun, Cho Jin-woong as Lee Jae-han and Lee Je-hoon as Park Hae-young. Also returning for Season 2 is writer Kim Eun-hee. In the first season, the three detectives, connected across time by a walkie-talkie, work together to solve cold cases. Fans are eager to revisit the drama but are particularly invested in learning about the fate of Detective Jae-han, which was hinted at at the end of the first season. Don't miss: 10 K-dramas that will never (and should never) be remade 'Light Shop' Season 2 Light Shop is based on a webtoon by Kang Full, the same creative mind behind Moving , another K-drama hit from Disney+. While there's been no official announcement regarding Season 2, the ending of Season 1—with its reveal of multiple light shops—left plenty of room to expand the story. Adding fuel to fan theories is the post-credits scene, which featured characters from Moving and Kang Full's webtoon Timing , hinting at a potential shared universe. Fans may or may not get a second season of Light Shop , but here's hoping that characters from the drama will pop up in Moving or other future Kang Full projects. Don't miss: Joo Ji-hoon is everywhere and we're not complaining 'Trauma Code: Doctors on Call' Season 2 Netflix's sleeper hit Trauma Code: Doctors on Call , which is based on the web novel Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour by Dr Lee Nak-joon, introduced audiences to the brilliant Dr Baek Kang-hyuk (Ju Ji-hoon) and his equally amazing trauma unit team. Thanks to its global success, coupled with director Lee Do-yoon's and lead star Ju Ji-hoon's eagerness to return, alongside unresolved story arcs and the introduction of compelling new characters like Kim Jae-won's Seo Dong-ju, fans are crossing their fingers for a second season. 'Study Group' Season 2 The action comedy K-drama, based on an ongoing webtoon also called Study Group , follows Yoon Ga-min (Minhyun) as he pursues his life goal of achieving academic success amidst intense martial-arts fights with school bullies. A second season has yet to be announced, but the webtoon and the ending of Season 1 leave plenty of story and character arcs to explore. What happens to Park Geon-yeob (Hong Min-gi)? Why did Lee Han-kyung (Han Ji-Eun) hand in her resignation letter in the post-credits scene? But it's Ga-min himself who gives the biggest hint when he says, 'Our college entrance journey continues.' NOW READ 6 cliffhangers that make K-drama viewers impatient for the second season of 'Study Group' Unforgettable chart-topping songs from K-drama OSTs—and why we still can't stop listening to them 7 K-drama proposals that had us crying into our soju
Korea Herald
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Old-style donkaseu, birthday book and temple of sound
Tonkatsu Haven at Namsan While exploring the breathtaking scenery of Namsan, one of Seoul's must-visit destinations, make a stop at the famous tonkatsu street at the foot of the mountain for a warm, delicious meal before continuing your journey. Lining the base of Namsan are numerous restaurants specializing in tonkatsu, or fried pork cutlet. This area reportedly became a hub for tonkatsu as it was considered an upscale yet approachable dish that allowed tourists to enjoy a special experience. Among the many options, No. 101 Namsan Tonkatsu stands out. Known for its king-sized tonkatsu, the restaurant also serves a complimentary cream soup, alongside other menu items such as hamburger steak, soba and unique variations like fish katsu and garlic tonkatsu. This retro-themed restaurant has become one of the most sought-after tonkatsu spots in the area, drawing a multitude of celebrities. It gained even more popularity after being featured in the hit Disney+ series "Moving" as the setting for a date scene featuring Zo In-sung and Han Hyo-joo. The restaurant is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with the last order taken at 9:00 p.m. No. 101 Namsan Tonkatsu 101 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Pleasant surprises at Bookshop Lisbon Tucked away in a quiet alley at the far end of Yeonnam-dong, a neighborhood of small cafes and restaurants, is a tiny bookshop that is always bustling with visitors. Bookshop Lisbon is a small bookstore run by writer Jung Hyun-joo, which first opened its doors in October 2017. Named after Swiss author Pascal Mercier's novel "Night Train to Lisbon," the book shop is known for recommending books based on a reader's personality, preferences and even birthday. On the second floor, paper boxes filled with mystery books are lined up neatly, each labeled with a specific birthdate. Customers can pick the box that matches their birthday, choose a scent from the first floor to spray on the packaging and decorate it with a sticker of their choice before receiving their book. The "birthday book" might be written by an author born on the same day, be about a historical figure who shares the same birthday or have had its first edition published on that day. Outside the shop, books are also wrapped in brown paper and categorized by MBTI personality types, a test that has been trending in Korea for years. If you're curious about a book that might suit your personality, it's worth a try. Bookshop Lisbon is open 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, except for Thursdays. Bookshop Lisbon 60 Seongmisan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul A temple of sound in Seoul In a quiet corner of Seocho-gu, Seoul, a striking edifice wrapped in 20,000 aluminum pipes catches the afternoon light. This is Audeum, the world's first museum dedicated solely to audio equipment, where vintage speakers and amplifiers get the white-glove treatment. The museum, which opened last June, stands as a testament to one man's half-century obsession with sound. Chung Mong-jin, chairman of KCC Group and a self-proclaimed audiophile, has transformed his vast collection of vintage audio equipment into a cultural landmark. Japanese architect Kengo Kuma designed the seven-story structure as an acoustic sanctuary. The metallic exterior pipes create an ever-shifting play of light and shadow, while inside, Alaskan cypress wood lines the walls in stepped patterns that optimize acoustics. Each exhibition space has been engineered to deliver pristine sound, with the basement lounge wrapped entirely in white fabric to ensure ideal listening conditions. The museum's inaugural exhibition, "Jung Eum" (meaning "proper sound"), charts the evolution of audio technology from Edison's phonograph to the golden age of hi-fi. Visitors can compare the distinct sounds of American Western Electric and German Klangfilm theater speakers from the 1930s and 1940s -– the latter once used for Nazi propaganda. The tour culminates with the legendary Western Electric horn speakers that ushered in the era of "talkies" with 1927's "The Jazz Singer." Currently, the museum also offers "Enjoy Classical Music with the Mirrophonic," a bi-weekly lecture series where conductor Park Sung-jun guides listeners through masterpieces played on vintage Western Electric theater systems. The museum's basement houses another treasure: a carefully curated collection of 100,000 vinyl records, including early Beatles pressings and albums featured in Haruki Murakami's essays on classical music. Given the specialized maintenance needs of its collection, Audeum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. While admission is free online reservations are necessary. Be aware, securing a spot takes luck and timing -- slots pop up randomly and vanish within minutes.
