Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung return for a much bigger battle as ‘Made in Korea 2’ director says the cast fits their roles like tailored suits

Disney+’s Made in Korea Season 2 is returning with a larger scale, deeper conflicts, and an intensified battle between Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung.

The cast and director Woo Min Ho attended a press conference for the series in Seoul on September 2, where they shared what viewers can expect from the new season.

Made in Korea is a fictional series set against major events in South Korea’s modern history. Season 1 followed Baek Ki Tae, played by Hyun Bin, a Korean Central Intelligence Agency agent leading a double life as a smuggler, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young, played by Jung Woo Sung, who pursued him.

Season 2 takes place nine years later and follows Baek Ki Tae as his ambitions grow even further while the political environment around him becomes increasingly dangerous.

Director Woo Min Ho described the difference between the two seasons in simple terms.

“If Season 1 felt a little like a fight between kids, Season 2 feels like a fight between adults,” he said, explaining that the six-episode season moves quickly from beginning to end.

According to the director, the nine-year time jump was chosen because it places the characters during another turbulent period in Korean history involving major political struggles and competition for power.

Hyun Bin returns as Baek Ki Tae, who has already risen to a powerful position but continues aiming even higher.

Explaining his approach to the character, Hyun Bin said, “Even though Baek Ki Tae has reached a higher position, he dreams of even greater ambitions.”

He added that the character becomes increasingly isolated and vulnerable while confronting those around him, and he focused on showing both sides of that situation.

Hyun Bin also acknowledged feeling some pressure following the response to the first season.

“It’s not that there is no pressure,” he said. “But viewers enjoyed Season 1, so I also hope they will enjoy Season 2. The story has become much deeper, so I think viewers will be able to immerse themselves in it even more.”

Jung Woo Sung returns as Jang Geon Young, whose motivations have changed after spending nine years pursuing Baek Ki Tae.

The actor explained that his character’s sense of public justice has gradually shifted toward personal revenge, even though Jang Geon Young may not fully recognize that change himself.

“I think it changed from a public sense of justice into a personal desire for revenge,” Jung Woo Sung said. He added that viewers may see both the character’s personal dilemma and the atmosphere of the era through his choices.

Woo Do Hwan also returns as Baek Ki Hyun, who faces difficult decisions involving his family and personal beliefs. He said working with both Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung made his character’s conflicting position feel even more complicated.

Seo Eun Soo returns as Oh Ye Jin, portrayed as South Korea’s first female prosecutor in the series. She said she wanted the character to appear stronger and more fearless this season, even changing her appearance and physical condition to better fit the role.

Won Ji An, Jung Sung Il, Noh Jae Won, and Cha Hee also return with their characters facing expanded ambitions, relationships, and positions of power.

While the series uses major historical events as part of its setting, Jung Woo Sung emphasized that Made in Korea approaches them differently from 12.12: The Day, another project in which he appeared.

He explained that although the historical timelines are connected, Made in Korea uses major events as a backdrop while giving its fictional characters greater freedom to develop individual stories.

Director Woo Min Ho also addressed the possibility of a third season. He jokingly suggested that audiences could watch 12.12: The Day for what comes afterward and said he has not seriously considered making Season 3.

As the press conference ended, Hyun Bin emphasized that the new season has grown significantly in scope.

“Season 2 has a deeper story, more variety, and a much broader spectrum,” he said.

Jung Woo Sung also thanked viewers for supporting the first season and expressed hope that the second season would live up to those expectations.

Director Woo Min Ho offered particularly strong praise for the cast, saying their performances are one of the biggest strengths of the new season.

“The actors did incredibly well,” he said. “They performed as if they were wearing clothes tailored perfectly for them.”

Made in Korea Season 2 premieres September 9 on Disney+, with two new episodes scheduled to be released every Wednesday.