"Ready for this Bro-mance to continue" — Fans react to Bloodhounds Season 2 starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi with RAIN in his first villain role

Netflix has officially announced the renewal of its hit Korean drama series, Bloodhounds, for a second season. On January 16, 2024, Netflix posted that the new season will see the return of lead actors Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi, with the notable addition of renowned singer and actor Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) in his first antagonist role.

Bloodhounds Season 2 will continue the gripping narrative of Kim Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Hong Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi), two talented boxers who previously dismantled a notorious loan shark ring. In the upcoming season, they face a new adversary, Baek Jeong (Rain), a formidable figure in the criminal underworld who challenges their resolve and skills.

While an exact release date has not been confirmed, production is underway, and the season is anticipated to premiere in 2025. The announcement of Season 2 ignited enthusiasm across social media platforms. Fans are particularly intrigued by Rain's casting as a villain, eager to see his dynamic with the established leads.

One fan commented on X:

"I didn't expect so many suggestions for another drama S. 2 here, but I AM so what ready for this Bro-mance to continue, even beyond S.3/4/5! HWAITING"

Fans expressed their enthusiasm for the new season.

"I haven't seen season 1 yet, when i do definitely gonna be waiting for the second season!" one fan wrote.

"LET’S FREAKING GOOOOOO. I CAN’T WAIT," another fan wrote.

"BEST BROTHERHOOD LET'S GOOO," one other fan added.

Others flooded social media with similar reactions to Season 2's arrival.

"THIS IS SOOOOOO EXCITING," a fan commented.

"My favorite duo is coming back to meeeee," another fan added.

"I need to talk to the person who cut your hair, babe. But I'm seated! Can't wait for #BloodHounds Season 2!" one other fan said.

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Netflix's Bloodhounds season 1 plot overview and more about Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi's respective works

Bloodhounds, a 2023 Netflix original K-drama, captivates audiences with its blend of action, crime, and heartfelt friendship. The series stars Woo Do-hwan as Kim Gun-woo and Lee Sang-yi as Hong Woo-jin, two aspiring boxers whose lives intertwine amidst the perilous world of loan sharks.

Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim Gun-woo is a promising rookie boxer living with his single mother, who runs a small café. After winning a significant boxing match, Gun-woo befriends his former opponent, Hong Woo-jin, leading to a strong camaraderie. Their bond deepens as they discover shared experiences, including their time serving in the Marines.

The narrative takes a darker turn when Gun-woo's mother falls into debt with a notorious loan shark, Kim Myeong-gil. Gun-woo becomes entangled in Myeong-gil's dangerous operations to protect his mother and repay the debt. Recognizing the peril, Gun-woo and Woo-jin confront the predatory loan shark, leading them into a treacherous battle against organized crime.

Since his debut, Woo Do-hwan's notable works include Save Me (2017), where he played a courageous young man fighting against a religious cult; Mad Dog (2017), portraying a former con artist turned insurance investigator; Tempted (2018), My Country: The New Age (2019), The King: Eternal Monarch (2020), and Mr. Plankton (2024).

Lee Sna-yi's career gained momentum with Prison Playbook (2017), followed by a standout role in When the Camellia Blooms (2019). He further impressed audiences in Once Again (2020) as a free-spirited dentist, Youth of May (2021), a romance set against the Gwangju Uprising, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021), and My Demon (2023).

His first lead role was in the latest 2024 Korean film, Love in The Big City opposite Kim Go-eun and Steven Noh.

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Bloodhounds Season 1 is available on Netflix.