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On December 31, 2024, Star News reported that Lee Dong-wook's hit drama A Shop for Killers was confirmed for a second season, leaving the K-drama community in a frenzy. The publication stated that the filming for the upcoming installment would kick-start in April 2025. However, no cast lineup has been revealed yet.
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A Shop for Killers was adapted from the novel Sarinjaui Syopingmol, authored by Kang Ji-young. The action and mystery drama revolves around the protagonist, Jian (played by Kim Hye-jun), whose life took a dramatic path after her uncle died. She was attacked by assassins who used multiple technological devices to kill her. However, Jian, with her training from Uncle Jung Ji-man (played by Lee Dong-wook), faced the challenges head-on.
Subsequently, the news about A Shop for Killers renewal for a second season spread like wildfire and went viral among the fandom. They could not contain their excitement.
"best drama of 2024," a fan commented on X.
The fandom expressed their elation about the upcoming season of A Shop for Killers. Many wished that Lee Dong-wook would join the second installment.
"If this is true, i hope the s1 cast is on it, because even if Dongwook gets confirmed it won't be the same without the rest of the og cast (for me at least)," a fan reacted.
"Can you hear me screaming????? My #JinMan is coming back to me," a fan shared.
"Great news. I'm so happy. This is the best day of my life," a fan commented.
Many fans also stated that the production team should keep the original cast for A Shop for Killers season 2.
"s2 should’ve already been filmed so we can get this masterpiece quicker," a user shared.
"okay that awesome news but wdym the og cast is not mentioned ??? am i just supposed to forget the stunt ldw pulled in the last min of the last ep ???" a user reacted.
"OMG!! *screaming!!!!* OMG please confirm the cast soon!!!!!," a user commented.
More about A Shop for Killers
The mystery and thriller K-drama A Shop for Killers features a talented and versatile cast, including Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-joon, Seo Hyun-woo, Park Ji-bin, Geum Hae-na, Jo Han-sun, and others. The drama aired from January 17, 2024, to February 7, 2024. Helmed by director Lee Kwon, the series features eight episodes.
The director is known for series including EXO Next Door, Save Me season 2, My Ordinary Love Story, and others. The crime show was penned by screenwriter Ji Ho-jin in collaboration with the director Lee Kwon. Ji Ho-jin is famous for When Time Stopped. She recently worked as a screenwriter for Newtopia, featuring BLACKPINK's Jisoo.
The first season of the K-drama is available to stream on Disney+.
