Looking for a Korean drama series with 2 seasons to binge-watch? Check out this list. It’s in alpha order (not chronological order).
(1) All of Us Are Dead
This Korean drama series is based on a webtoon of the same name. Who knew a series about zombie horror apocalypse that takes place in a high school would be so popular? Season 1 was released in 2022, and fans are thrilled that Season 2 has been confirmed and will likely be released in early 2024.
Main Characters:
- Park Ji Hoo plays Nam Eun Joo
- Yoon Chanyoung (“Delivery Man”) plays Lee Cheongsan
TRAILERS/TEASERS:
Netflix K-Content. “All of Us Are Dead | Season 2 Announcement | Netflix [ENG SUB].” YouTube, 6 June 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?si=qX01hvn1ZnvWYje9&v=a9VZTou8YQ0&feature=youtu.be.
(2) Arthdal Chronicles
Season 1 was released in 2019 and is currently streaming on Netflix. “The series … is loosely based on the story of Dangun, the legendary king who is said to be the founder of the first Korean kingdom of Gojoseon (2333 B.C.-108 B.C.).” (Quote Source) Season 2 is streaming on Disney+. The full title of Season 2 is Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun. Aramun Haesulla is the founder of Arthdal and honored as the god of harmony and unification. Tagon claims to be the reincarnation of Aramun. In Season 2, events take place 8 years after the events of Season 1. But the ambitions of the characters have not changed. Tagon still fights to be king; Eunseom still fights for freedom.
Main Characters:
- Lee Joon-Gi plays Eunseom (he replaces Song Joong-Ki)
- Shin Se-Kyung plays Tanya (she replaces Kim Ji-Won)
- Jang Dong-Gun plays Tagon
TRAILERS/TEASERS:
Disney Plus Singapore. “Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun | Official Trailer | Disney+ Singapore.” YouTube, 12 Sept. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7J0vngifYQ.
(3) D.P. (Deserter Pursuit)
This Korean drama series is based on a webtoon titled “D.P Dog’s Day”. A young private is assigned to a team of military officers who have to go out and round up deserters. Season 1 was released in 2021. Both seasons are currently streaming on Netflix. Season 1 generated a “real world reaction” with some saying it exposed abuses in the Korean military and ex-soldiers indicating that it stirred up bad memories. Season 2 was released in 2023 with the same cast. In this season a tragedy occurs that prompts a complicated investigation
Main Characters:
- Jung Hae-in plays Private An Jun-Ho
- Koo Kyo-hwan plays Corporal Han Ho-Yeol
- Kim Sung-kyun plays Sergeant Park Beom-Gu
- Son Suk-ku plays First Lieutenant Lim Ji-Seob
TRAILERS/TEASERS:
Netflix K-Content. “D.P. 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB].” YouTube, 12 July 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3tZog8HCDU.
(4) Hellbound
This Korean drama series is based on a webtoon of the same name. A man who received a visitation about when he was going to die and that he was going to hell, decided to create a new religion. Season 1 was released in 2021; and fans were given a hint that another season was to come. Netflix has made the official announcement that Season 2 is coming. Production began in August 2023, but a release date has not been set.
Main Characters:
- Kim Sung-Cheol plays Jung Jin-Soo (he replaces Yoo Ah-In, the cult leader in Season 1)
- Kim Hyun-Joo (“Jung_E”) plays Min Hey-Jin
TRAILERS/TEASERS:
Soon, Coming. “Hellbound | Season 2 | Full Teaser Trailer | Concept Version.” YouTube, 10 Dec. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7CcyC0ZGMs.
https://youtu.be/W7CcyC0ZGMs?si=rcQP7ERMML2K5HAR
(5) The Uncanny Counter
This Korean drama series is based on a webtoon titled “Amazing Rumore”. In the first season, we are introduced to “The Uncanny Counter”, So Mun, a teenager gifted with special powers. He joins a team of Counters, also with special powers, and together they fight evil spirits. In Season 2, the same team is back but with a new member. Three (3) evil spirits defeated a team of Chinese Counters and took their powers. They came to Korea intending to do the same thing. The noodle restaurant was closed because the evil spirits found their hideout. Both seasons are streaming on Netflix.
Main Characters:
- Jo Byung-gyu (“He is Psychometric”) plays So Mun
- Kim Se-Jeong (“Business Proposal”) plays Do Ha-Na
- Yum Hye-Ran plays Chu Mae-Ok
- Yu Jun-Sang plays Ga Mo-Tak
- Yoo In-Soo plays Na Jeok-Bong (the new team member)
TRAILERS/TEASERS:
Netflix K-Content. “The Uncanny Counter: Season 2 | Official Clip | Netflix [ENG SUB].” YouTube, 25 July 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX1SXx_44PQ. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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