Extraordinary Enthusiasm, Here Are 8 Korean Dramas with Two Seasons!

Kapanlagi.com - Written By Fadya Jasmin Malihah

For Korean drama fans, they must have their own favorite dramas. Among the many Korean dramas that have aired, there are some that are very popular. Most Korean dramas with interesting storylines have managed to capture extraordinary enthusiasm from viewers. This enthusiasm has had an effect on the ratings of these dramas. Not only ratings, but positive responses from viewers have also led some popular dramas to release second seasons of their previous dramas. Not many Korean dramas have two or three seasons for each drama. However, this series of Korean dramas has successfully proven their high popularity by releasing second seasons of their previous dramas.

1. KINGDOM SEASON 2

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Korean drama KINGDOM is a web series adapted from the Webcomic THE KINGDOM OF THE GODS written by Kim Eun Hee. After releasing KINGDOM season 1 in January 2019, this drama received a positive response from the audience. Therefore, the drama released season 2 which aired in March 2020. KINGDOM drama is starred by actors Ju Ji Hoon and Bae Doo Na.

KINGDOM drama tells the story of a deadly epidemic that makes people come back to life and spread the same epidemic through bites. KINGDOM drama combines the zombie epidemic with the conflict of the Joseon era Korean kingdom when Korea was still at war with Japan. In season 2, it will tell the continuation of Prince Lee Chang's adventures and his troops in fighting the increasingly rampant zombie terror in Korea in the past.

2. THE GLORY SEASON 2

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Drama THE GLORY successfully captivated the audience with a very interesting storyline. This drama, starring actress Song Hye Kyo, was first released in December 2022 on Netflix. THE GLORY drama tells the story of a revenge attempt by a teacher named Moon Dong Eun, who was once a victim of bullying when he was a teenager. The presented storyline successfully invited the enthusiasm of the audience because it is considered to be in line with real-life experiences.

After achieving high popularity, the Korean drama THE GLORY released season two for this drama. THE GLORY season 2 was released in March 2023 and still continues the revenge of Moon Dong Eun. When he becomes an elementary school teacher, Dong Eun becomes the homeroom teacher of the child who used to bully him. This makes it easier for him to carry out revenge that has been planned even more cruelly.

3. TALE OF THE NINE TAILED 1938

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Korean Drama TALE OF THE NINE TAILED 1938 is a prequel to TALE OF THE NINE TAILED. This drama tells the story of a highly guarded stolen stone, which was stolen by a figure wearing a red and white mask. Lee Yeon is assigned to capture the thief, but the masked thief manages to penetrate time and takes Lee Yeon, who pursued him, back to 1938.

In the previous season 1, Lee Yeon managed to find a happy ending with Nam Ji Ah. However, in this season 2, Lee Yeon will face an unexpected incident that will take him back to 1938. In addition, Lee Yeon will depict his struggle to return to the present time. Korean Drama TALE OF THE NINE TAILED 1938 season 2 will be starred by famous Korean actors, such as Lee Dong Wook, Kim Bum, and Jo Bo Ah.

4. HOSPITAL PLAYLIST 2

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Korean drama HOSPITAL PLAYLIST has successfully attracted the enthusiasm of drama fans. This drama, first released in March 2020, has become one of the highest-rated Korean dramas. HOSPITAL PLAYLIST tells the story of the friendship among five doctors that started during their medical education. After achieving high ratings in the first season, this drama will release its second season in June 2021.

Directed by Shin Won Ho, HOSPITAL PLAYLIST season 2 will continue the story of the friendship among these five doctors. Season 2 will focus on the lives of Lee Ik Jun, Ahn Jeong Won, Kim Jun Wan, Yang Seok Hyeong, and Chae Song Hwa as they work as doctors at Yul Je Hospital. Additionally, season 2 will continue the romance between Ik Jun and Song Hwa.

5. TAXI DRIVER 2

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Having the action genre, Korean drama TAXI DRIVER was first released in May 2021. This drama also managed to become one of the dramas with the highest rating of 16 percent. Drama TAXI DRIVER tells the story of Kim Do Gi, a former military member who switched professions to become a taxi driver at a company called Rainbow Taxi. He becomes a taxi driver after his mother is killed. It turns out that the taxi company has a secret service to offer revenge services for people who do not receive legal help.

Successfully achieving high ratings in the first season, this drama is back with TAXI DRIVER 2 which was released in April 2023. In this second season, it will present the opportunity for collaboration from the Rainbow Taxi team. This season will also feature solo revenge actions carried out by Kim Do Gi and the missions owned by Go Eun with her friends. Still the same as the previous season, drama TAXI DRIVER 2 will also be starred by the handsome actor Lee Je Hoon.

6. D.P. 2

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Successfully awarded Best Drama at the 2022 Baeksang Arts Awards, the Korean drama D.P. was first released in 2021. Starring actor Jung Hae In, this drama tells the story of soldiers Ahn Jun Ho and Han Ho Yul in capturing military deserters. Ahn Jun Ho was initially assigned to the military like an ordinary Korean person. However, he is suddenly chosen to be a member of the military deserter capture team. Jun Ho is assigned to capture deserters, and he also has to solve disturbing cases.

The drama D.P. announced that its second season will be released in July 2023. Returning with season 2, this drama will continue to tell the story of the military unit D.P.'s struggle to fulfill their mission as a special team. Season 2 will also show more battles experienced by Jun Ho and will reveal the dark side of the mandatory military program, which involves a lot of violence.

7. DR. ROMANTIC 2

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Drama DR. ROMANTIC first aired in 2016. This drama tells the story of Boo Yong Joo, a genius surgeon with a triple board certification. He used to have a great career and worked at the top hospital, Geodae, in Seoul. However, after an incident, Yong Joo disappeared and changed his identity to Kim Sa Bu.

After gaining high popularity with the first season, this drama returns with DR. ROMANTIC 2 which was released in February 2020. Season 2 will be starred by actress Lee Sung Kyung and actor Ahn Hyo Seop. Drama DR. ROMANTIC 2 will tell the story of Kim Sa Bu who has two young doctors with good abilities. However, it turns out that the two young doctors, Eun Jae and Woo Jin, have their own personal problems that prevent them from showing their best abilities as doctors.

8. ALCHEMY OF SOULS: LIGHT AND SHADOW

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Drama ALCHEMY OF SOULS first aired in June 2022. In the first season, this drama achieved the highest rating of 9.3 percent. This drama tells the story of people who are in chaos because they are influenced by the souls of the dead who want to come back to life. Jang Wook, a noble young man who grew up as a troublemaker, turns out to have a secret about his birth that is widely discussed.

Released not long after the first season, this drama ALCHEMY OF SOULS has a second season that was released in December 2022. In season 2, it will tell the story of Che Yeon's revenge for her father's murder case and the return of Nak Su. However, unlike the first season, artist Goo Yoon Jung will be the female lead in this drama and will play the role of Nak Su. 

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