Recap | Squid Game back for season 2, The Fiery Priest returns, shows stir up alcohol controversy: 5 K-drama stories
Discover the latest in K-dramas, from news to reviews, in a look back at some of our recent coverage from the world of Korean entertainment
1. Squid Game 2 sees Lee Jung-jae back for vengeance in December, show’s creator teases possible English adaptation
Next month, Netflix’s Squid Game 2 hits our screens, promising more intense challenges and a larger cast, with star Lee Jung-jae reprising his role in a story set three years after the first season’s events. An English version, directed by Fight Club’s David Fincher, is rumoured but not confirmed.
2. Disney+ K-drama The Fiery Priest season 2 sees Kim Nam-gil dispense divine justice in action-packed adventure
Controversial priest Kim Hae-il returns to Busan to combat a drug ring, joined by new characters including an undercover cop and a crooked prosecutor. As fans of the first season will remember, Hae-il is far from your usual priest, using his fists as his weapon in this blend of action and comedy.
3. The Judge from Hell review: Park Shin-hye’s spirited performance struggles amid unconvincing characters and inconsequential twists
Disney+ K-drama features Park as a demon-turned-judge navigating human court cases, but her moral awakening contrasts with a static love interest, making her journey less compelling. With a focus on societal injustices and a dash of humour, this K-drama offers a unique take on supernatural law enforcement.
