Thrilling Season 2 for Squid Game and 7 K-Dramas on Netflix

K-drama fans, rejoice! The Hallyu wave is here to stay, and Netflix has some exciting news for you. The streaming giant has renewed some of its most popular K-dramas for second (or third) seasons, following their global success. Whether you are into zombies, thrillers, or romance, there is something for everyone in the upcoming lineup of K-drama sequels. Here are some of the shows that you should look forward to in 2024.

All of Us Are Dead Season 2: The Thrilling Zombie Apocalypse Continues

The first season of this zombie post-apocalyptic K-drama was a hit on Netflix, with its gripping story of a group of high school students trapped in their school during a zombie outbreak. The show left many questions unanswered, and fans have been eagerly waiting for a second season. Well, the wait is over, as Netflix has officially confirmed that All of Us Are Dead will return for a second season in 2024. The director of the show, Lee Jae Kyoo, said in an interview that he intentionally left room for a sequel, and that the second season will explore the survival of zombies, rather than humans.

Squid Game Season 2: A New Game Begins

Squid Game was one of the biggest sensations of 2021, with its shocking and addictive story of a deadly game involving hundreds of debt-ridden participants. The show ended with a major cliffhanger, and fans have been speculating about what will happen next. Netflix has announced that Squid Game will have a second season, which will be a separate fictional story based on the ending of the first season. The show will feature some familiar faces, such as Lee Jung Jae, Wi Ha Joon, and Lee Byung Hun, as well as some new ones, such as Im Siwan, Kang Ha Neul, and more.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2: The Return of the Genius Lawyer

Park Eun Bin stars as a lawyer with autism who uses her exceptional abilities to fight for justice in the ruthless legal system. The first season of this K-drama was a huge success, both in Korea and internationally. It was the seventh most-watched Korean cable drama of all time, and the sixth most-watched non-English series on Netflix. Netflix has renewed the show for a second season, which will premiere in 2024. The second season will continue the story of the brilliant lawyer and her challenges in the courtroom and in life.

Hellbound Season 2: The Judgment Day Is Not Over

Hellbound was another Netflix original K-drama that took the world by storm in 2022. The show was based on a webtoon by the same name, and it depicted a dystopian world where people are randomly condemned to hell by supernatural beings. The show was a mix of horror, mystery, and social commentary, and it topped the Netflix charts in its first week of release. Netflix confirmed that Hellbound will have a second season, which will be released in 2024. However, it is unclear how the second season will proceed, as the webtoon has not yet published a sequel.

Signal Season 2: The Time-Traveling Detectives Are Back

Signal was one of the most acclaimed K-dramas of 2016, with its innovative plot of two detectives from different time periods communicating through a walkie-talkie and solving cold cases. The show had a loyal fan base, who have been waiting for a second season for years. Finally, the writer of the show, Kim Eun Hee, has revealed that Signal will have a second season in 2024. The second season will be a continuation of the first season, and it will feature the same cast and crew.

Weak Hero Class Season 2: The School Bullying Saga Continues

Weak Hero Class is a webtoon-based K-drama that follows the story of Yeon Sieun, a talented student who transfers to Eunjang High School after suffering from trauma. He soon finds himself in a brutal hierarchy of school bullying, where he has to fight for his dignity and his friends. The first season of the show was released in 2022, and it received positive reviews from critics and viewers. Netflix announced that Weak Hero Class will have a second season, which will debut in 2024. The second season will have an impressive cast, including Park Ji Hoon, Ryeoun, Choi Min Young, Yoo Soo Bin, Bae Nara, Lee Min Jae, and Lee Jun Young.

Sweet Home Season 3: The Final Chapter of the Zombie Horror

Sweet Home is one of the most successful K-dramas on Netflix, with its thrilling story of a group of survivors in an apartment complex during a zombie apocalypse. The show stars Song Kang, Go Min Si, and Jinyoung, among others, and it is based on a webtoon by the same name. The show has already had two seasons, which were filmed back-to-back and ended in March 2023. Netflix has confirmed that Sweet Home will have a third and final season, which will conclude the story of the characters and their fate. The third season is expected to be released in the early summer of 2024.