Korean dramas have audiences worldwide. It is because Kdramas have a script for every genre, from romance to thriller, it has it all. However, some dramas tend to complete their story in two or more parts. The audiences are more than happy if their favorite drama gets renewed for a second season. Here are 10 Korean dramas that were renewed for a second season.
1. The Glory
The Glory starring Song Hye-kyo, Lim Ji- Yeon and Lee Do- hyun piqued the interest of the audience with its nerve-wracking storyline. The drama also showed Song Hye- Kyo in a different light than Moon Dong- eun and the audience could not keep their calm. Soon after Glory’s first season was released, a second season was announced and released in 2023 which concluded the story.
2. Alchemy Of Souls
The first season starring Lee Jae- Wook and Jung So-min gained popularity in no time. From the historical setting to its storyline, everything was perfect. The fans were excited when the second season was announced. The second season titled ‘Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow starring Lee Jae- wook and Go Yoon- Jung also became an instant favorite of the audiences.
3. The Taxi Driver
The taxi driver revolves around five individuals who work together and tend to provide taxi services but there is more to it than that. It offers a premium taxi service that provides revenge calls to its customers who are victims of various crimes. The five individuals themselves suffer from intense trauma that is dealt with simultaneously. After a perfect conclusion of season one and parting their ways, the rainbow taxi team reunites again to help others in season 2.
4. Hospital Playlist
The drama starring Jo Jung- suk, Jeon Mi-do, Yoo Yeon- Seok, Jung Kyung -ho, and Kim Dae- Myung talks about five friends who graduated from medical school together and are now working at the same hospital. Even though the five belong to different departments and have different personalities they still manage to stick together through thick and thin. Apart from the storyline the songs of the drama went viral and fans were not surprised when the drama was renewed for a second season.
5. Yumi's Cells
Yumi’s cells revolve around Yumi and her cells that are in charge of her emotions. The drama has a perfect blend of animation into it which makes it easy for the audience to connect. The first season revolved around her love story with Goo Woong but they have to end their relationship. Yumi’s Cell's second season talks about her romantic life with Yoo Babi.
6. Welcome To Waikiki
Welcome to Waikiki revolves around three young men who struggle to make ends meet. During this time they plan to open a guesthouse named Waikiki. However, the three of them are not well-versed in how to run a guesthouse. During this time they are joined by their family members and a single mother with a toddler. A second season was soon announced but there is no connection between the first and second seasons. Although audiences can draw similarities from the first season.
7. Love Alarm
Love Alarm starring Song Kang, Jung Ga- ram, Kim So- hyun. The drama talks about an app named "Love Alarm." When someone within a 10-meter radius is interested and has feelings for a user, the app tells them. Kim Jo-jo forms a love triangle with two boys, Hwang Sun-oh and Lee Hye-yeong. The story deals with societal pressure, technological dependence, and how these youngsters navigate and realize their true feelings for each other. The drama was renewed for a second season to continue the storyline.
8. Voice
Kang Kwon-Joo works at the emergency contact center as a voice profiling expert. She has a unique talent to analyze sounds, which she uses to solve murders. Moo Jin-hyuk is a detective whose wife was murdered, and he gets obsessed with finding the perpetrator. The two unite to find a common enemy. However, the story progresses till season four with various partners joining Kang Kwon- joo in solving murders.
9. Stranger
The plot revolves around a prosecutor Hwang Si- Mok who is known for being emotionless and conducts an investigation to reveal the illegal practices within the prosecutor's office. He is joined by a passionate and determined police officer Han Yeo-Jin. By combining forces they try to expose the ugly practices within the system but not without a few consequences.
10. Dr. Romantic
The drama revolves around Dr. Kim, a highly skilled surgeon who works in a remote area. He works at the Doldam Hospital and is soon joined by Kang Dong- joo and Yoon Seo- Jung. Learning and working under Dr. Kim changes their view about medicine and how things are handled. In the second and third seasons, Dr. Kim is joined by Seo Woo-jin and Cha Eun-Jae.
