Pachinko season 2: Release date, cast and latest news for Apple TV+ drama
Two years on from season 1, new episodes of the acclaimed series are finally here.
In recent years, Apple TV+ has really shot ahead in the streaming game, with its series frequently proving to be unique and critically acclaimed.
One of the most highly lauded dramas to have come from the streamer is, of course, Pachinko, the sweeping historical epic told in three languages - Korean, Japanese and English.
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, it charts the lives of a Korean family who moved to Japan before the start of the Second World War through four generations.
Now, more than two years after the series initially debuted, Pachinko is finally back for its second season, with the cast, including Minha Kim and Lee Minho, returning.
One of the other returning stars in season 2 is Anna Sawai, who has shot to prominence in recent months and years due to her roles in F9, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Shōgun.
But when can fans watch the new episodes and what will happen in Pachinko season 2? Read on for everything you need to know.
When will Pachinko season 2 be released?
The second season of Pachinko officially started airing on Friday 23rd August, with the first episode dropping on Apple TV+ that day.
A new episode will now drop weekly, until the finale arrives on Friday 11th October.
The season is arriving more than two years after the first season, which aired towards the start of 2022.
What is Pachinko season 2 about?
Pachinko season 2 continues the story which began in season 1, charting the story of a Korean family over four generations, after they moved to Japan before the start of the Second World War.
The official synopsis for the season says that it will see "the parallel stories pick up in Osaka in 1945, where Sunja is forced to make dangerous decisions for her family's survival during World War II, and in Tokyo in 1989, which finds Solomon exploring new, humble beginnings".
Pachinko cast – who is returning for season 2?
The majority of the cast from Pachinko season 1 are returning for season 2, including Lee Minho, Minha Kim and Anna Sawai.
Meanwhile, the big new addition for season 2 is Sungkyu Kim, known for his work in series such as Kingdom and The King of Pigs, who will be playing Kim Changho.
Here's a full list of the central cast for Pachinko season 2:
- Lee Minho as Hansu
- Minha Kim as Teenage Sunja
- Anna Sawai as Naomi
- Yuh-Jung Youn as Older Sunja
- Jin Ha as Solomon
- Eunchae Jung as Young Kyunghee
- Soji Arai as Mozasu
- Junwoo Han as Yoseb
- Sungkyu Kim as Kim Changho
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Pachinko season 2 trailer
You can watch the trailer for Pachinko season 2 right here:
Panchinko season 2 debuted on Apple TV+ on Friday 23rd August 2024. New episodes weekly. Sign up to Apple TV+ now.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
