'Killer's Shopping Mall', Will There Be a Season 2?

A South Korean drama depicting the survival story of a nephew who becomes the target of killers after the death of his only family member, his uncle.

“A Shop for Killers”

Having lost his parents at a young age, ‘Jeong Ji-an’ lived with his uncle, ‘Jeong Jin-man’, for 10 years. One day, Jeong Ji-an receives news of his uncle's death. After his uncle, with whom he had lived for 10 years, passed away, Jeong Ji-an discovers strange traces on his uncle's computer. While tracing his uncle's tracks with his friend, ‘Bae Jeong-min’, Jeong Ji-an discovers a suspicious website. It was a site where weapons like guns were traded. Jeong Jin-man had been secretly operating a weapons trading site. The sender of a sudden direct message from the site already knew both his uncle's name and Jeong Ji-an's name. Killers approach Jeong Ji-an, aiming to eliminate him and seize his uncle's massive inheritance, as he is the sole heir. Jeong Ji-an must find a way to survive amidst the hail of bullets.

“A Shop for Killers”, starring Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun, generated buzz even before its release. After its premiere on Disney+ on January 17th, it garnered significant attention and concluded with the release of the final episode. Unexpected survival and an incomplete story led viewers to believe that ‘the possibility of a season 2 is open’. While the production company has not made an official announcement, the storyline suggests a high probability of a subsequent season.

The South Korean drama “A Shop for Killers” is based on the novel “A Killer's Shopping Mall” published in 2020 by author Kang Ji-young. Those who have watched the drama until the end might enjoy experiencing the story again through the novel. Comparing the novel's ending to the drama's conclusion could also be interesting.

The sight of ‘Jeong Ji-an’, a nephew who knew nothing, confronting the onslaught of trials in place of his uncle, ‘Jeong Jin-man’, naturally led viewers to cheer her on. Unexpected twists also enhanced the drama's appeal.

Will Jeong Ji-an, who suddenly became the target of killers, be able to protect both her life and the massive inheritance left by her uncle? What is the secret that Uncle Jeong Jin-man concealed? The South Korean drama “A Shop for Killers”, which concluded with anticipation for the next season, is available on Disney+, Hulu, and STAR+.