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3 Korean Dramas Scheduled to Air in New Seasons
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- Season 2 of the drama "The Fiery Priest", which aired in 2019, is scheduled to air in the fall of 2024, and "Taxi Driver" Season 3 has also been confirmed to air in 2024.
- "Squid Game" Season 2, a Netflix series that has gained global popularity, will be released in 2024 and is scheduled to be produced for a third season.
- In particular, "Squid Game" Season 2 has invested 100 billion won in production costs, setting a record for the highest production cost in Korean drama history.
1. The Fiery Priest (열혈사제) Season 2
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The Korean drama "The Fiery Priest (열혈사제)" which aired in 2019, achieved immense popularity with an average viewership rating of nearly 20% during its broadcast. The drama garnered praise for its unique main character, a priest who is a former National Intelligence Service agent, who enforces justice while employing comedic direction. Notably, it garnered attention with over 20 parody scenes. The drama even enjoyed a reward vacation, a privilege reserved for successful productions. In the final scene of "The Fiery Priest (열혈사제)", the phrase "WWB" (We Will Be Back) was inserted, leaving a glimmer of hope for a season 2 among drama fans. Director Lee Myung-woo, responsible for the direction, continuously hinted at a season 2 until 2023, when the confirmation of season 2 was officially announced through a statement by the lead actor, Kim Nam-gil, who appeared as an award presenter at the 2023 SBS Drama Awards. "The Fiery Priest (열혈사제)" Season 2 is slated to air in the fall of 2024.
For those who wish to revisit "The Fiery Priest (열혈사제)" Season 1, it is available for viewing on Wavve, Coupang Play, Watcha, KOCOWA, Rakuten Viki, and Prime Video.
2. Taxi Driver (모범택시) Season 3
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The drama "Taxi Driver (모범택시)" revolves around a taxi company named "Rainbow Transportation," which serves as a front for a private justice organization that seeks revenge for victims of crimes. Seasons 1 and 2 aired in 2021 and 2023 respectively. Both seasons achieved significant success. The conclusion of season 2 hinted at a possible continuation, igniting anticipation among viewers for a season 3. Notably, actor Lee Je-hoon, who portrays the lead character, "Kim Do-gi," has repeatedly expressed his affection for the "Taxi Driver (모범택시)" series. He has even suggested creating the series as a long-term, multi-season project, similar to American dramas, and has expressed his desire for spin-offs or a film adaptation. Furthermore, during his acceptance speech for the Grand Prize at the 2023 SBS Drama Awards, he stated, "I will greet you once again as Kim Do-gi," virtually confirming the production of season 3.
"Taxi Driver (모범택시)" Season 1 can be viewed on Wavve, KOCOWA+, Rakuten Viki, and Prime Video, while "Taxi Driver (모범택시)" Season 2 is available for viewing on Wavve, Coupang Play, KOCOWA+, Rakuten Viki, Prime Video, and Viu.
3. Squid Game (오징어게임) Season 2
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"Squid Game (오징어게임)," the Netflix series that garnered global popularity. Season 2 production was officially confirmed in June 2022 and is set to be released in 2024. This new season will feature a new cast alongside returning actors. Joining the cast alongside Lee Jung-jae, the protagonist from the previous season, are Lee Byung-hun, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Yang Dong-geun, Park Gyu-young, and Jo Yu-ri. In the official announcement for season 2 in 2022, Director Hwang Dong-hyuk stated that the release would coincide with the Halloween season of 2024. He also announced that season 3 would be produced concurrently with season 2. Even more astonishing is the fact that the production budget for "Squid Game (오징어게임)" Season 2 is a staggering 100 billion won, marking the largest production budget in Korean drama history. The anticipation surrounding this season is palpable, as the question of whether it can surpass the success of season 1 remains to be seen.
For those who have yet to watch "Squid Game (오징어게임)" Season 1, it is available for viewing on Netflix.