Hit Korean Thriller 'A Shop for Killers'Season 2 Sets July Premiere, Adds 'Pachinko' and 'Drive My Car' Stars

Published 07/01/2026, 12:17 AM EDT

Credits: A Shop for Killers | Season 1, Episode 1 | Disney+ Singapore/ Disney+ Singapore via YouTube/ Production: Merrychristmas, Project Onion

A Shop for Killers ended its first season on a mysterious note, leaving viewers with plenty of unanswered questions and eager for what comes next. The story of the uncle-and-niece duo and their dangerous line of work, quickly won over audiences and built a loyal fanbase. And much to the fans’ relief, the show was soon renewed for a second season. 

The upcoming installment will see the beloved lead duo return alongside new cast members. And after months of speculation, A Shop for Killers now officially has a release date.

The Day for A Shop for Killers

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Season 2 of the hit thriller A Shop for Killers is set to premiere on July 22 on Disney+ and Hulu. The story will once again follow the uncle-and-niece duo as they face new dangers, with Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun reprising their roles, Jeong Jinman and Jeong Jian, respectively. This time, however, the pair will be joined by several new characters.

Japanese actress Hyunri, who previously starred in Pachinko, will join the show to play team leader Q. Another name to join the cast is Drive My Car star Masaki Okada as mercenary J. Clearly, A Shop for Killers is expanding its family with new members who can be friend or an enemy for the uncleniece duo.

As for the release schedule, the first two episodes of Season 2 will premiere on July 22. After that, two new episodes will be released every Wednesday, for a thrilling weekly ride. The season finale is scheduled to air on August 12. If the success of the first season is any indication, expectations for Season 2 are already high. 

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Now, this year is even more special with the arrival of the second season of the hit thriller Moving, which brings back the familiar faces while introducing several new cast members.

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The long-awaited second season of Moving has already been officially announced by Disney+. Ryu Seung-ryong and Han Hyo-joo are set to return, reprising their superpowered characters. Zo In-sung, Cha Tae-hyun, Lee Jung-ha, Go Youn-jung, and Kim Do-hoon will also reprise their roles from the first season. 

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Season 2 will also introduce several new cast members, including Seol Kyung-gu, best known for his roles in Mantis, along with Smugglers actress Yum Jung-ah. Crash Course in Romance star Noh Yoon-seo is also joining the cast of the show for a crucial role. But before that, all eyes will be on season 2 of A Shop for Killers. 

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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