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Power, Ambition, and Revenge Return in Made in Korea Season 2

Series04 Aug 2026 18:08 GMT+7

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Power, Ambition, and Revenge Return in Made in Korea Season 2

The return of a former prosecutor with a revenge plan meticulously crafted over nine years signals a new battleground about to erupt in "Made in Korea Season 2" Mark your calendars for streaming starting 9 September exclusively on Disney+

Critically acclaimed by TIME magazine as one of the most anticipated Korean series of 2026, "Made in Korea Season 2" continues the story of Baek Ki-tae, who rises to the pinnacle of power after framing Jang Gon-young, a prosecutor committed to justice. As the deputy director of KCIA, Ki-tae expands his dark empire and gray businesses across the region. However, as the political landscape begins to shake, Gon-young, who has been patiently waiting in the shadows for nine years, is ready to settle the score. Neither side will back down; both are prepared to break all rules and cross every line to bring the other down in this intense, fast-paced sequel packed with relentless tension.

"Made in Korea Season 2" brings together industry heavyweights guaranteeing intensity, starring Hyun Bin (Crash Landing on You, Confidential Assignment) reprising his role as Baek Ki-tae, facing off against Jung Woo-sung (12.12: The Day, Hunt) as Jang Gon-young, the former prosecutor who was framed. Also returning is Woo Do-hwan (Bloodhounds, Mr. Plankton) as Baek Ki-hyun, Ki-tae's younger brother.

The second season retains Park Eun-kyo (The Silent Sea, Mother) as the screenwriter from the first season, crafting the gripping narrative, alongside director Woo Min-ho (The Man Standing Next, Inside Men), who returns to helm the series. The production is by Hive Media Corp, known for major films like Inside Men, The Man Standing Next, and 12.12: The Day.

"Made in Korea Season 2" premieres its first two episodes simultaneously on 9 September, followed by two new episodes every Wednesday until the finale on 23 September.

The series boasts the highest launch viewership for a Korean original on Disney+ in the Asia-Pacific region in 2025. Revisit the intense first season featuring Baek Ki-tae, a top intelligence officer with charm and cunning but ruthless ambition. Leading a double life, he is a government official by day and head of a multinational dark gang by night. Ki-tae builds a gray empire to gain power, protect his brother, and generate revenue, becoming an influential figure difficult to overthrow. However, his ascent is challenged by an unyielding prosecutor who cannot be bought by money or power. The clash between these two formidable figures, willing to stake their lives, begins here.

Fans of thrilling dramas craving adrenaline-pumping excitement can subscribe to Disney+ today to watch all six episodes of "Made in Korea Season 1," alongside many popular Korean series such as "A Shop for Killers" Seasons 1 and 2, "The Manipulated," a story of vengeance by a man wrongly accused in a shocking crime, "Tempest," a dangerous conspiracy thriller shaking the Korean Peninsula's stability, and many other quality titles.

Prepare to watch "Made in Korea Season 2" starting 9 September, with Season 1 already available exclusively on Disney+.

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