“Gyeongseong Creature” stands as an enthralling South Korean drama featuring a stellar cast including Park Seo-Joon, Han So-hee, and Soo Hyun. Scripted by Kang Eun-Kyung and skillfully directed by Chung Dong-yoon and Roh Young-sub, the series unfolds against the backdrop of Gyeongseong, present-day Seoul, in the spring of 1945. The narrative delves into the struggles of individuals confronting border conflicts.
The inaugural season garnered widespread acclaim, prompting Netflix to officially greenlight a second season. The recent teaser hints at a narrative shift, transitioning from the 1945 setting of the first season to the contemporary landscape of Seoul in 2024. The initial season comprised two parts, with the first seven episodes releasing on December 22, 2023, and the subsequent three, known as Part 2, premiering on January 5, 2024.
The storyline of the debut season orbits around mysterious occurrences within Onseong Hospital, where numerous individuals vanish, leaving a group of survivors contending with monstrous entities spawned from human avarice. Focused on the Japanese empire rule in 1945, the trailer for the second season foreshadows the presence of Park Seo-Joon and Han So-hee in modern-day Seoul. Scenes featuring Park Seo Joon in an antiquities shop and Han So-hee in an injured state cultivate suspense, fostering anticipation among viewers.
The trailer strategically juxtaposes footage from the past with Park Seo Joon in contemporary attire scrutinizing old recordings. As he engages in a critical analysis, an unidentified voice urges action, stating, “It’s ready, Ho Jae. Let’s go!”. The accompanying caption emphasizes the storyline shift, proclaiming, “From Gyeongseong 1945 to Seoul 2024.” Netflix has unveiled the teaser on their Instagram account, teasing fans with the announcement, “You didn’t think it’d end there, right? Gyeongseong Creation Season 2 is coming. Only on Netflix.”
Director Chung Dong-Yoon shares his expectations for the second season, stating, “Season 2 presents a story with a completely different charm. The change in space and time period will provide a clear distinction, offering an expanded universe feel.”
Scheduled for release in 2024, the upcoming season is set to feature Lee Mu-saeng and Bae Hyeon-Seong. Netflix reports that the first season secured a position among the top five Netflix shows in India from December 25 to December 31.