Disney+ has announced the premiere date for the second season of its hit Korean series, 'A Shop for Killers'. The highly anticipated thriller will return on July 22, with eight episodes set to air over a four-week period. The new season will continue the story of Jeong Ji-an, played by Kim Hye-jun, and her uncle Jeong Jin-man, played by Lee Dong-wook, as they take on Babylon, a mercenary outfit that hunted Ji-an in the first season. The show's director, Lee Kwon, has returned to helm the new episodes, co-writing them with Ji Ho-jin. The first season was a critical and commercial success, ranking as Disney+'s most-watched Asia Pacific original of 2024 until it was surpassed by 'Light Shop' in December. The second season will introduce new characters, including two Japanese stars, Hyunri and Masaki Okada, who play the team leader Q and the mercenary J, respectively. This season promises to be even more thrilling and action-packed, with the addition of these new actors and the return of the show's original cast. The series is part of a growing trend of K-drama second seasons on Disney+, including the 1970s crime drama 'The Drama' and the superhero hit 'Moving'. Disney+ is also developing a high-profile Korean remake of 'The Americans', starring Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min. With its mix of thrilling storytelling, strong performances, and a growing audience, 'A Shop for Killers' is poised to continue its success in the second season.
