The anticipation for Season 2 of “Pachinko” has reached new heights with the release of its official trailer, which features BLACKPINK’s Rosé covering “Viva La Vida”. The series, based on Min Jin Lee’s best-selling novel, spans multiple generations and countries, including Korea, Japan, and the United States, exploring themes of war, peace, love, and judgment.
The upcoming season introduces new cast member Kim Sung Kyu, who joins the star-studded lineup featuring Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, and Kim Min Ha. Set against the dramatic backdrop of 1945 Osaka during World War II, the trailer teases the reunion of Sunja (played by Kim Min Ha) and Hansu (played by Lee Min Ho). It also highlights the struggle of Sunja as she makes dangerous choices to protect her family.
Additionally, the storyline extends to 1989 Tokyo, where Solomon (played by Jin Ha) must rebuild his life from scratch, and the older Sunja (played by Youn Yuh Jung) grapples with concerns about her grandson.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s rendition of “Viva La Vida” not only adds emotional depth to the trailer but is also set to be the ending track for the final episode of the season, ensuring a memorable conclusion to the series. Rosé’s cover of the globally popular song by Coldplay is already garnering significant attention, adding to the series’ allure.
The returning cast includes: Youn Yuh-Jung, Jin Ha, Anna Sawai, Jung Eun-chae, Soji Arai, Han Jun-woo, Jimmi, Simpson, Kim Sung-kyu.
Season 1 of “Pachinko,” which premiered in March 2022, was highly acclaimed, earning an Emmy nomination for its main title design. It also won accolades at the 2022 Gotham Awards for Best Breakthrough Series and the 2023 Critics Choice Awards for Best Foreign Language Series.
With the introduction of new characters and gripping plot developments set against historical backdrops, Season 2 of “Pachinko” promises to deliver an even more compelling narrative, further solidifying its place as a critically acclaimed series.
