“Moving” season 2 is definitely happening! The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific announced that the sequel to the 2023 smash hit series is now in development. The announcement was made on the second day of the star-studded APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, where Disney+ also revealed its upcoming Korean and Japanese titles.
The 2023 Korean action fantasy sci-fi series “Moving” went on to become a smash global hit on Disney+ and Hulu, ranking as the number one local original title globally on Disney+ last year. Additionally, the drama garnered multiple accolades, including the prestigious grand prize for television at the Baeksang Arts Awards in South Korea.
Disney+ reveals impressive K-drama lineup
Meanwhile, Hallyu fans will be treated to exciting Korean titles next year, starring some of the biggest Korean stars. Here’s a list of K-dramas coming soon on Disney+.
‘The Murky Stream’
Cast: Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun
This upcoming historical drama is helmed by Choo Chang-min, the mind behind “Masquerade,” and penned by “All Of Us Are Dead” writer Cheon Sung-il.
‘The Manipulated’
Cast: Ji Chang-wook, Doh Kyung-soo
Ji Chang-wook returns to Disney+ in “The Manipulated,” where he stars as Taejung, a mild-mannered man wrongfully imprisoned for a heinous crime. As he uncovers the truth, he discovers that a mysterious figure, Yohan, played by Doh Kyung-soo, is behind his downfall. Determined to seek justice, Taejung embarks on a mission to make Yohan pay.
‘Lightshop Keeper’
Cast: Ju Ji-hoon, Park Bo-young
Premiering on December 4, this series from “Moving” creator Kangfull follows six strangers trapped in a void between life and death, with no memory of how they got there.
‘Unmasked’
Cast: Kim Hye-soo, Jung Sung-il, Joo Jong-hyuk
A team of investigative journalists is known for exposing some of society’s most heinous crimes. They dive into their latest story: a 20-year-old cold case. It involves a famous actor who vanished without a trace.
‘Hyper Knife’
Cast: Park Eun-bin, Sul Kyung-gu
Seok, played by Park Eun-bin, is a troubled neurosurgeon once at the forefront of her field. However, she is cast aside by her mentor, played by Sul Kyung-gu. She resorts to performing back-alley surgeries until her mentor reenters her life.
‘Knock-Off’
Cast: Kim Soo-hyun, Jo Bo-ah
“Knock-Off” tells the story of a struggling man who turns to the hidden world of counterfeiting in an effort to turn his life around.
‘Nine Puzzles’
Cast: Kim Da-mi, Son Suk-ku
A criminal profiler with a dark past finds himself drawn into a chilling game with a serial killer that feels disturbingly familiar.
‘Low Life’
Cast: Ryu Seung-ryong, Yang Se-jong, Lim Soo-jung
“Low Life” follows an uncle and nephew who race to secure a newly discovered priceless treasure before rival hunters get to it first. Determined to change their lives, the duo will stop at nothing to claim their prize.
‘Tempest’
Cast: Gianna Jun, Gang Dong-won, Michael Gaston, Spencer Garrett, Jacob Bertrand, Alicia Hannah Kim and Christopher Gorham
This series brings together top Korean and Hollywood talent. Furthermore, it tells the gripping story of an international special agent and a brilliant career diplomat. Together, they team up to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean Peninsula.
‘Made in Korea’
Cast: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung
Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung star in this ’70s-set drama about a man driven by an insatiable thirst for wealth and power, and a determined prosecutor who stands in his way. As tensions rise, they clash repeatedly, leading to an era-defining incident that will ultimately alter their futures forever
Aside from “Moving” season 2, which Disney+ K-drama are you looking forward to watch?
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