Made in Korea Season 2: Brothers Drift Apart Amid Political Chaos
Made in Korea returns for a six-episode second season, set nine years later amid coups and assassination plots, as brothers Hyun Bin and Woo Do-hwan take opposing paths.
The K-drama Made in Korea is returning for a second season, with the story jumping nine years forward into one of the most volatile periods in modern Korean history. The new episodes, set to premiere on September 9 on Hulu and Disney+, will see the narrative unfold against a backdrop of a presidential assassination, military coups, and a government that repeatedly changes hands.
Director Woo Min-ho explained that the nine-year time jump was deliberate, calling it one of the most chaotic eras in the country's past. He noted that such a long span was necessary to show how profoundly people can change.
The central tension of the new season revolves around the widening rift between brothers. Hyun Bin's character, Baek Ki-tae, has climbed to the position of second-in-command at the KCIA, bringing him closer than ever to the top job. The actor noted that his character's rise has altered his methods and reshaped his relationships, with his newfound wealth and status changing how he treats those around him.
Meanwhile, Woo Do-hwan's character, Baek Ki-hyun, the once-timid recruit, has gained power through the military ranks. Woo Do-hwan said his character's stronger beliefs now allow him to stand up to his older brother more directly.
The director promises a tighter, faster-paced experience this time around. Though the season consists of six episodes, they are designed to flow like a single continuous film. The focus remains on how power and ambition drive the two brothers further apart as the country around them descends into instability.