On May 8, Company of artistsco-founded by the actor Lee Jung-Jaeconfirmed it Season 2 of the successful JTBC drama 2022 “Reborn Rich” It is in active development. The announcement comes after months of speculation following the massive success of the show, which included record assessments and syndromic popularity in both South Korea and abroad.
A representative of the Artist Company production division has shared, “We entered the planning and development phase for the co -production of Reborn Rich Season 2.” The agency laid the foundations for this sequel by acquiring RaemongraeinThe co -producer of season 1, in 2023.
A larger and global story in front
Unlike its predecessor, focused on the ruthless dynamic of power within a Korean Chaebol family, Season 2 will expand in the global commercial arena. With a new cast and a completely fresh narrative, the sequel promises to offer a wider production scale and internationally resonant themes.
The company of artists explained, “This project was developed as strategic content aimed at the global public. From the beginning, we focused on the creation of characters and plots that resonate emotionally with international spectators.”
This global pivot aims to maintain the essence of the narration of k-drama-emotional expansion, strong arches and social comments by the scope beyond the Korean corporate policy.
The legacy of the season 1
Reborn Rich originally broadcast in 2022 and was adapted by a popular web novel. The story followed Yoon Hyun-Woo (interpreted by JOONG-KI SONG), a loyal dependent of the Sunyang groupwhich is killed and reincarnate as Jin Do-JoonThe youngest nephew of the powerful Chaebol family. The drama has tightened the public with its mix of reincarnation fantasy, intense performances (in particular from Lee Sung-Min) and pungent comments on inequality and generational conflict.
The show reached a Peak peak of the national public of 26.9%positioning it between The most voted dramas of JTBC ever. He also dominated the builts of the TV buzzing for six consecutive weeks and has been appointed Best drama to the Pd prizes of the 35th Korean.
Controversial ending, lasting impact
Despite his awards, the final episode of the drama has caused a remarkable recourse. The turning point of Do-Joon had simply been a dream, and Hyun-Woo has maintained only memory-spectators fragments are not confused and frustrated.
Comments flooded online platforms, such as,
- “I want to not see that ending.”
- “Why didn’t they follow the original novel?”
- “The president brings back to life.”
The controversy deepened when the original author of the web novel, San Kyung, revealed that he did not have a preliminary knowledge of the revised ending, a move that put the screenwriter Kim Tae-Hee under control.
However, the impact of the drama remains undeniable. His compelling narrative, star shows and bold criticism of modern capitalism cement their place in the history of the drama K.
With season 2 in the first development, the casting and transmission details have not yet been revealed. The greatest question that is looming on the project: Will Song Joong-Ki returns To resume your roles of Yoon Hyun-Woo and Jin Do-Joon?
