The globally loved Disney+ series, A Shop for Killers, is finally renewed for a new season!
Last April 21, Disney+ officially confirmed the second season of A Shop for Killers, along with an all-star cast reveal. Disney+ also announced that production is currently underway. The first installment, which premiered in January last year, sparked much excitement as it thrust viewers back into this tension-filled Korean drama.
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A Look Back into Season 1
Based on a novel by best-selling author Kang Ji-young, A Shop for Killers follows Ji-an (Kim Hye-jun) as she unexpectedly inherits her deceased uncle’s illegal business, which is an online weapons shop on the dark web. After her parents’ death, Ji-an’s estranged uncle, Jin-man (Lee Dong-wook), takes her under his wing for several years. With no knowledge of her guardian’s true background, they both live seemingly normal lives. However, she doesn’t notice that Jin-man is preparing her for the approaching terrors.
One of the series’ strong points can be found in its crisp storytelling. Most of the episodes occur in one day, with flashbacks highlighting Jin-man giving Ji-an tips on how to survive dangerous situations being shown to flesh out its narrative. While this format may appear chaotic if done wrong, A Shop for Killers makes it a gripping watch by balancing the present’s high-stakes scenes and the character-building flashbacks.
Despite having a powerful finale, the end of season 1 naturally left its viewers with more unanswered questions. But that’s what makes the show even more of a gem! Its eight episodes set the next season perfectly, building up our curiosity for what’s to come.
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Introducing the Cast: Old Favorites, News Faces
With the announcement of season 2, fans also get a special look into the upcoming cast.
Alongside our favorite uncle-niece duo, Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun, their support team is also back with newfound determination: Geum Hae-na as Min-hye, Lee Tae-young as Brother, and Kim Min as Pasin. On top of that, Jo Han-sun will reprise his role as Bale, our cold-blooded antagonist. The actors’ stellar performance in the first season makes their comeback all the more highly-anticipated.
Adding to our eagerness, a fresh line-up of stars is set to join the show. Pachinko’s Hyunri will play as Q, the mercenary team leader for Babylon’s East Asia unit. Moreover, Drive My Car’s Masaki Okada joins the team as J, Q’s younger brother and co-leader. Lastly, we have The Trunk’s Jung Yun-ha as Kusanagi, the East Asia unit’s head.
A Shop of Killers season 1 director Lee Kwon and co-writer Ji Ho-jin are also confirmed to return to their respective roles. Including the staff and casts, witnessing the chemistry between familiar and new faces will be interesting!
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If you haven’t finished watching the first season, you still have a lot of time before the new one comes out. But don’t wait too long! Set to release in 2026, A Shop for Killers Season 2 will stream internationally on Disney+.
Sources: Disney+ Singapore, Naver, Disney+
