By Park UngPosted : August 30, 2024, 14:51Updated : August 30, 2024, 14:56
The main cast of Apple TV+' Korean series "Pachinko" pose for a photo at a press event in southern Seoul on Aug. 23, 2024. From left, Lee Min-ho, Kim Min-ha, Youn Yuh-jung, Kim Sung-kyu, and Jung Eun-chae. AJP Kim Dong-woo
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - The second season of "Pachinko," Apple TV+' Korean series, got off to a good start with its first episode released last week.
The drama series, which returned two years after its first season, debuted among the top 10 on this week's chart in over 100 countries, according to FlixPatrol, which tracks streaming rankings worldwide. The positive reception from both viewers and critics sets high expectations for the rest of the season.
Based on the novel of the same name by Korean-American writer Min Jin Lee, the series revolves around four generations of a Korean family who immigrated to Japan.
The new season builds on the complex narrative of the first, delving into the experiences of different generations within the same family.
Actress Youn Yuh-jung speaks at a press event in southern Seoul on Aug. 23, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
"While filming, I was able to meet several Koreans living in Japan, and their personal memories and experiences truly moved me," said actress Youn Yuh-jung, reflecting on her role in "Pachinko" during a press event in southern Seoul last Friday. "Their vivid accounts of historical events and behind-the-scenes stories helped me understand things I never learned in school, offering me new insights."
Actress Kim Min-ha also mentioned the series' rich tapestry of personal and collective history, highlighting how it weaves together individual narratives and broader historical events through its characters and their intertwining stories.
"The series focuses on the story of a Korean immigrant family," she said. "But I believe the series' core message can resonate with people around the world."
Actor Lee Min-ho speaks at a press event in southern Seoul on Aug. 23, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo
"The second season is more of a melodrama compared to the previous one, which was an epic saga within a border historical context," said Lee Min-ho, who plays a young and aloof businessman in the series.
The remaining seven episodes of the new season are scheduled for release every Friday through Oct. 11.