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'Made in Korea' season 2 set to premiere on Hulu and Disney+ on Sept. 9
The final six episodes advance the narrative by nine years to the political upheavals of 1979.
The short version
- The second season of the high-budget drama series 'Made in Korea' will release six episodes on Sept. 9 on Disney+ and Hulu.
- The story advances nine years to 1979, centering on the conflicts between main characters during a period of coups and a presidential assassination.
- With a combined budget of approximately 70 billion won across both seasons, the production ranks among the most expensive Korean television dramas.
Key facts
- Season 2 of 'Made in Korea' will premiere six episodes simultaneously on Hulu and Disney+ on Sept. 9.[Variety]
- The entire series cost approximately 70 billion won (about $51 million) across its two seasons, placing it among the highest-budgeted Korean dramas.[Variety]
- The final season moves the timeline forward nine years to 1979, focusing on a period of military coups and the assassination of the South Korean president.[Variety]
- Returning cast members include Hyun Bin, Woo Do-hwan, and Jung Woo-sung, directed by Woo Min-ho.[Variety]
- Series co-writer Park Eun-gyo is developing 'The Koreans,' a 1990s-set project slated for Hulu and Disney+ next year.[Variety]