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'A Shop for Killers' confirms second season

Pamela Pascual

The Disney+ original series A Shop for Killers has confirmed that filming for its second season will begin in April 2025, according to Star News.

The drama, which debuted in January 2024, is based on the novel by Kang Ji Young and quickly gained global recognition for its gripping new-wave action and intense survival narrative, sparking excitement for its continuation.

Director Lee Kwon first teased a renewal during the 2024 Disney+ Content Lineup Media Day in March, saying, "We are planning a second season, but it's difficult. I don't know what story to tell or how to develop it." Despite these uncertainties, the show's immediate success and growing fan anticipation have driven the plans forward.

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Season 1 of A Shop for Killers followed Jung Ji An (Kim Hye Jun), a young woman raised by her enigmatic uncle Jung Jin Man (Lee Dong Wook) in a mysterious shopping mall. Her life takes a dangerous turn after inheriting her uncle's fortune.

The show's stellar cast includes Seo Hyun Woo, Jo Han Sun, Park Ji Bin, Keum Hae Na, Lee Tae Young, and Kim Min, whose performances played a key role in the series' widespread popularity.