Apple TV+'s Pachinko, based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee, has been renewed for a second season.
News of the drama's renewal arrives ahead of the first season's finale, airing on the streaming platform today. The Korean, Japanese and English-language program was created, written and executive produced by Soo Hugh.
As previously reported, Pachinko's eight-episode debut season follows the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family.
The first batch of episodes was helmed by directors Justin Chon (Blue Bayou, Ms. Purple) and Kogonada (After Yang), and starred Yuh-Jung Youn, Lee Minho, Jin Ha, Minha Kim, Anna Sawai, Eunchae Jung, Inji Jeong, Jimmi Simpson, Junwoo Han, Kaho Minami, Steve Sanghyun Noh, Soji Arai, and Yuna.
"Words cannot express my joy in being able to continue telling the extraordinary story of this indomitable family," Hugh shared in a statement. "I'm grateful to the amazing team at Apple and Media Res studio for believing and supporting this show and to our passionate fans who have cheered us on. It's an honor to be able to continue working with this amazing cast and crew."
Read Exclaim!'s Pachinko feature with directors Chon and Kogonada, Jin Ha and executive producer Theresa Kang-Lowe.
News of the drama's renewal arrives ahead of the first season's finale, airing on the streaming platform today. The Korean, Japanese and English-language program was created, written and executive produced by Soo Hugh.
As previously reported, Pachinko's eight-episode debut season follows the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family.
The first batch of episodes was helmed by directors Justin Chon (Blue Bayou, Ms. Purple) and Kogonada (After Yang), and starred Yuh-Jung Youn, Lee Minho, Jin Ha, Minha Kim, Anna Sawai, Eunchae Jung, Inji Jeong, Jimmi Simpson, Junwoo Han, Kaho Minami, Steve Sanghyun Noh, Soji Arai, and Yuna.
"Words cannot express my joy in being able to continue telling the extraordinary story of this indomitable family," Hugh shared in a statement. "I'm grateful to the amazing team at Apple and Media Res studio for believing and supporting this show and to our passionate fans who have cheered us on. It's an honor to be able to continue working with this amazing cast and crew."
Read Exclaim!'s Pachinko feature with directors Chon and Kogonada, Jin Ha and executive producer Theresa Kang-Lowe.
