Made in Korea Fans Eagerly Await News: Is Season 2 on the Horizon or Off the Table?

Alright, if you just finished Made in Korea and you’re already wondering whether we’re getting more—good news for you. Instead of leaving us hanging, Disney+ actually renewed the series for a second season before the first one even dropped. Yeah, that’s not the norm. Usually, they wait to crunch the numbers and see if people even care. This time, they jumped the gun and gave a green light early.

What’s Up With That Early Renewal?

Here’s a bit of context: Most streamers like to see those sweet, sweet viewing stats before they commit to a second season. But for Made in Korea, Disney+ made the call more than a month before season one officially landed. Why? Sometimes these bigger, high-stakes dramas come in with multi-season plans baked in—meaning the network is already betting big on it with their wallets and with star power.

So yes, if you were worried about loose ends or another media blackout, relax—you’ll get some resolution (eventually). Season two is slated for release in 2026. Yeah, that's a bit of a wait, but at least you know it's happening.

What’s the Show Even About?

Quick refresher for anyone just joining: Made in Korea is a political-crime action series directed by Woo Min-ho. The story centers on an ambitious KCIA agent who’s not exactly subtle about running a string of illegal businesses in his scramble for wealth and power. Opposite him, you’ve got a straight-shooting prosecutor who’s had enough of corrupt bigwigs running the show. As you might expect, things get spicy when their paths cross—honest lawman versus career schemer.

Main Cast

• Hyun Bin as Baek Ki-tae – the power-hungry KCIA operative.
• Jung Woo-sung as Jang Geon-young – the prosecutor not afraid to poke the bear.

What Are the Stars Saying?

There’s a bit of hint-dropping from the leads about what to expect when season two (finally) rolls around. Hyun Bin has basically promised that things are only going to get messier: 'Compared to the first season, it’s going to get even more intense, and even more extreme in terms of the level of conflict.'

And in case you’re wondering if season one’s finale is neat and tidy—nope. Jung Woo-sung teased that by the season one finish, one of the two main characters will pull ahead, cranking up their rivalry even more. The loser? He’s going to be boiling over with anger. And apparently, that’s where season two picks up:

'It is expected, right, that there is probably going to be somebody who gets a little ahead of the other person at the end of Season 1. The person who didn’t get to do that is going to be filled with a lot of anger, and that’s going to be maybe a driver for future storytelling.'

The Short Version

- Disney+ has already renewed Made in Korea for season two, coming in 2026. - The decision was made well before anyone knew how season one would do—so clearly, they’re thinking long-term. - Expect a messier, higher-stakes rematch between Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung’s characters.

So yeah, if you were worried about another unfinished political thriller, breathe easy. Just... set a calendar reminder for 2026.