Netflix's Korean horror series Dead-End Job, starring Lee Jae Wook, may have more stories to tell, as its production team has opened up about the possibility of Season 2 while revealing the huge effort behind the drama.
On November 5, director Kim Da Min and executive producer Han Jun Hee discussed the show's production, casting decisions, and potential future during an interview in Seoul.
The eight-episode series, released on October 30, follows people who accept unusually high-paying part-time jobs, only to face strange and frightening situations at their workplaces.
With the first season's ending leaving room for more stories, attention has turned to whether Netflix will bring the series back for another season.
According to the production team, the director, writers, and lead actors are all interested in continuing the story. However, Netflix has not officially confirmed Season 2.
Han Jun Hee explained that developing another season would require careful planning, as there are still other workplace stories and character backgrounds that could be explored.
Kim Da Min also suggested that a possible second season could introduce even bolder ideas and situations that were not shown in the first installment.
Beyond the possibility of Season 2, the creators revealed the surprising scale of the production.
Han Jun Hee shared that the team built an enormous theme park set covering nearly 1,000 pyeong, equivalent to approximately 3,300 square meters.
"We built a theme park that was nearly 1,000 pyeong. We even laid paving stones and planted trees," he recalled, praising the production and art teams for their work.
The creators admitted that the show's unusual concept made them question whether such an ambitious project could actually be produced.
Han Jun Hee explained, "It was really interesting, but at the same time, I worried whether we could actually make it. It was something we had never tried before, and it seemed like it would cost a lot of money."
He added that Netflix seemed like the only platform capable of supporting a project of this scale.
The interview also revealed behind-the-scenes details about casting Lee Jae Wook as the main character, Byun Hyuk Jun.
According to Han Jun Hee, Lee Jae Wook was the first actor to receive the script and readily accepted the role, even after learning that his character would appear with very little makeup.
The actor was also determined to perform physically demanding scenes, including action sequences that required careful preparation.
Kim Da Min praised Lee Jae Wook's dedication, explaining that the actor's active participation helped the team complete challenging long-take scenes.
The creators also discussed the show's guest appearances, revealing that several actors were offered unusual roles that differed from their previous projects.
Despite the large production and horror elements, the team said they carefully adjusted the intensity of certain scenes to make the series more accessible to a wider audience.
Han Jun Hee explained that the drama was not intended to criticize a specific profession or recreate real events. Instead, it uses horror to explore how frightening the struggle to earn a living can become.
With its ambitious production, dedicated cast, and an ending that allows for further development, Dead-End Job has left the door open for another season.
For now, viewers will have to see whether the production team's interest eventually leads to an official renewal.
All eight episodes of Dead-End Job are currently available on Netflix.
Netflix's Korean horror series Dead-End Job, starring Lee Jae Wook, may have more stories to tell, as its production team has opened up about the possibility of Season 2 while revealing the huge effort behind the drama.
On November 5, director Kim Da Min and executive producer Han Jun Hee discussed the show's production, casting decisions, and potential future during an interview in Seoul.
The eight-episode series, released on October 30, follows people who accept unusually high-paying part-time jobs, only to face strange and frightening situations at their workplaces.
With the first season's ending leaving room for more stories, attention has turned to whether Netflix will bring the series back for another season.
According to the production team, the director, writers, and lead actors are all interested in continuing the story. However, Netflix has not officially confirmed Season 2.
Han Jun Hee explained that developing another season would require careful planning, as there are still other workplace stories and character backgrounds that could be explored.
Kim Da Min also suggested that a possible second season could introduce even bolder ideas and situations that were not shown in the first installment.
Beyond the possibility of Season 2, the creators revealed the surprising scale of the production.
Han Jun Hee shared that the team built an enormous theme park set covering nearly 1,000 pyeong, equivalent to approximately 3,300 square meters.
"We built a theme park that was nearly 1,000 pyeong. We even laid paving stones and planted trees," he recalled, praising the production and art teams for their work.
The creators admitted that the show's unusual concept made them question whether such an ambitious project could actually be produced.
Han Jun Hee explained, "It was really interesting, but at the same time, I worried whether we could actually make it. It was something we had never tried before, and it seemed like it would cost a lot of money."
He added that Netflix seemed like the only platform capable of supporting a project of this scale.
The interview also revealed behind-the-scenes details about casting Lee Jae Wook as the main character, Byun Hyuk Jun.
According to Han Jun Hee, Lee Jae Wook was the first actor to receive the script and readily accepted the role, even after learning that his character would appear with very little makeup.
The actor was also determined to perform physically demanding scenes, including action sequences that required careful preparation.
Kim Da Min praised Lee Jae Wook's dedication, explaining that the actor's active participation helped the team complete challenging long-take scenes.
The creators also discussed the show's guest appearances, revealing that several actors were offered unusual roles that differed from their previous projects.
Despite the large production and horror elements, the team said they carefully adjusted the intensity of certain scenes to make the series more accessible to a wider audience.
Han Jun Hee explained that the drama was not intended to criticize a specific profession or recreate real events. Instead, it uses horror to explore how frightening the struggle to earn a living can become.
With its ambitious production, dedicated cast, and an ending that allows for further development, Dead-End Job has left the door open for another season.
For now, viewers will have to see whether the production team's interest eventually leads to an official renewal.
All eight episodes of Dead-End Job are currently available on Netflix.
