K-Dramas 2023: Upcoming shows that are returning with Second Season on Netflix, Disney+ and more

K-drama enthusiasts are having a lot on their plate this year. The first half of 2023 was packed with the most anticipated K-drama releases including The Glory 2, and The Good Bad Mother, setting a new standard for compelling writing and interesting subjects. Similarly, the second half promises the same with the returning seasons of many k-dramas, including Squid Game season 2, D.P 2 and more.

K-Dramas Returning with Second Season

As Netflix releases your favourite K-Dramas for their highly awaited second seasons in 2023, get ready for a new wave of captivating storytelling. From the mind-bending thriller ‘Squid Game’ to the terrifying horror of ‘Sweet Home’, these series enthralled viewers all across the world with their distinctive fusion of tension, drama, and rich character development. Fans may anticipate solving new puzzles, discovering fresh turns, and becoming lost in the rich tapestry of Korean narrative. The second seasons of these K-Dramas promise to produce even more heart-pounding scenes that will have fans on the edge of their seats as Netflix continues to grow its collection of international programming.

Squid Game Season 2

Squid Game, the immensely popular Korean drama that took over Netflix in the second half of 2021, finally earned the green light for a second season. In June, Netflix revealed the news on social media by reposting a statement from series creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk. The second season will be a multi-starrer series, with many new faces, and even more intense scenes, with Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-Geun will reportedly join the second season cast of Squid Game. According to reports, the enormously well-liked K-drama on Netflix will premiere in the second half of 2024. 

Shadow Detective 2

Lee Sungmin will be returning as Kim Taekrok for the second season of Shadow Detective, the Korean crime drama, on July 5. After a remarkable first season that had viewers speculating about the identity of the “Friend,” season 2 might be revealing some secrets of season 1. The show will be premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.

D.P. 2

Starring Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan, the second season of the action-thriller show D.P, which premieres on August 27, continues the story of a gang of troops who risk their lives to find escape soldiers. Season 2 will probably centre on Jun-ho using his knowledge in D.P. to elude arrest, in contrast to season 1, which showed him deserting his unit despite having more than 500 days of active duty remaining.

Sweet Home 2

The residents of Green Home are back after fending off monsters in season one to represent many facets of human nature as they once again find their lives in threat. Starring Song Kang, Lee Jin Uk, Lee Si Young, Lee Do Hyun, Kim Nam Hee, Go Min Si, and Park Gyu Young, Sweet Home season 2 will make a reappearance on Netflix, however, the release date has not been released yet. This apocalyptic horror K-drama series is based on Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan’s webtoon of the same name.