Summary
- The trailer features the reunion of Koh Hansu and Sunja, set against the backdrop of Japan during wartime.
- Returning cast like Yuh-Jung Youn and Jin Ha will continue telling the decades-spanning story of Sunja's family.
- Pachinko season 2 premieres on August 23, 2024, with new episodes every Friday until October 11.
The trailer for Pachinko season 2 continues the story of Sunja and her family, previewing the long-awaited return of the decades-spanning story. Created by Soo Hugh, and based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee, Pachinko premiered in March 2022 on Apple TV+. It gained widespread critical acclaim, being lauded as one of the year's best shows, which paved the way for a speedy Pachinko season 2 renewal.
Apple TV+ has now unveiled the trailer for Pachinko season 2.
The acclaimed adaptation will return on Friday, August 23, 2024, with one episode, followed by one new episode every Friday until the finale on October 11. This means that, like the first installment, season 2 will consist of eight episodes overall.
What Happens In The Pachinko Season 2 Trailer?
Koh Hansu & Sunja Reunite
The trailer is set to a cover of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida," which is sung by Blackpink's Rosé. It begins with Teenage Sunja (Minha Kim) saying that her grandfather always wanted her to see the world. From there, the trailer moves to Osaka in 1945 and reveals Teenage Sunja reuniting with Koh Hansu (Lee Min-ho). She says it's been 14 years, though he answers that he could never forget her.
The trailer also reveals that the installment will deal with Japan being bombed, as one character notes that “the Americans want it to see it all burn.” It's also confirmed that the adaptation will resume the decades-spanning story, with Sunja being portrayed through different decades.
What's The Story Of Pachinko Season 2 (& Who Is Returning?)
Several Season 1 Cast Are Coming Back
The adaptation of the New York Times best-selling novel of the same name will continue its sweeping scope, told through the eyes of Sunja as several stories will unfold. One is in Osaka, in 1945, where Sunja is forced to make dangerous decisions for her family’s survival during World War II. Another story unfolds in Tokyo in 1989, as Solomon (Jin Ha) explores new, humble beginnings. Along with Jin Ha, Minho Kim, and Lee Min-ho, the Pachinko season 2 cast will include several returning faces.
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Academy Award winner Yuh-Jung Youn will be back as the adult Sunja, along with Emmy-nominated Shōgun star Anna Sawai, Eunchae Jung, Soji Arai, and Junwoo Han. Sungkyu Kim, who recently starred in the crime mystery The King of Pigs, is a new addition to the ensemble. Behind the camera, Soo Hugh will be back as showrunner. Episodes will be directed by Leanne Welham, Arvin Chen, and Sang-il Lee, with acclaimed After Yang filmmaker Kogonada not returning to direct episodes of Pachinko season 2.
Source: Apple TV+
Created by Soo Hugh, Pachinko is a Drama series created for Apple TV that was released in 2022. The series stars Soji Arai, Jun-woo Han, and Jin Ha. The series follows multiple characters as they attempt to navigate their lives in New York, Japan, and Korea.
- Seasons
- 2
- Streaming Service(s)
- AppleTV+
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