With season 1 (2016) greeted as a masterpiece that rewritten the history of the dramas of the Korean genre, the anticipation for season 2 is higher than ever.
“Signal” Season 2 confirmed for 2026
At the “CJ Enm Content Talk 2025” event, held on February 10 at CJ Enm a Mapo-Gu, Seoul, Park Sang-Hyuk, head of the Channel Business division at the Business Division of the CJ Enm media, officially announced production and the planning of “signal” season 2.
Through a video message, the actress Kim Hye-Soo shared, “Both the cast and the production team are making their own better during filming. Please show a lot of love and anticipation for the new “signal”.“
The Ba Entertainment production company has worked for a long time in season 2 with the writer Kim Eun-Hee and the times of its release coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Tvn in 2026 make it even more significant.
Season 1: An unforgettable masterpiece
In preview in 2016, the 1 “Signal” season was played by Lee Jes, Kim Hye-Soo and Cho Jin-Woong, captivating spectators with his compelling narrative and the star performances of the cast.
The drama has intensified the immersion based on its cases on unresolved crimes of real life, such as the “case of rapture of Lee Hyung-Ho”, the “case of disappearance of the kids of the frogs” and the “case of mother-mother murder dentist”.
In particular, the unique premise of the investigators of the past and present by communicating via radio to resolve distinct cases. His immersive narration, the intense direction and the exceptional performances of the cast have left a significant mark in the history of the drama K.
According to Nielsen Korea, the “signal” reached an average evaluation of 13.4%, reaching a peak at 15%, establishing its record as a phenomenal blow. The drama has gained massive popularity not only in Korea, but also internationally, with fans who have constantly requested a second season.
The anticipation for season 2 became even stronger due to the open ending of season 1, which left several unresolved mysteries for the characters: Profiler Park Hae-Young (Lee Jeso), Detective Cha soo-Hyun (Kim Hye-Soo) and detective Lee Jae-Han (Cho Jin-Woong).
Casting of season 2: the original members return, Ahn Jae-Hong joins
The base-lee cast joon, Kim Hye-Soo and Cho Jin-Woong-Sono ready to resume their roles in season 2.
Director Jang Hang-Jun, husband of the writer “Signal” Kim Eun-Hee, mentioned a show of YouTube varieties, “I shouldn’t say anything … but in essence, the original actors are all inside. “The three actors have also expressed their strong desire for season 2 in several interviews and official events.
They will join them is the actor Ahn Jae-Hong, who will play a crucial role, which brings new dynamics to existing characters. While the details of his character remain unscheduled, he should be a key figure to resolve unresolved cases.
Ahn Jae-Hong previously showed his versatility through films such as “SocialPhobia” and “Time Renegades”, as well as dramas like “Be Melodramatic” and “My Dream”. His addition to season 2 of “signal” raises curiosity about how his character is intertwined with the original plot.
What to expect from season 2 of “signal”
Season 1 of “Signal” went beyond the investigation into the crime by incorporating a strong social comment into its narrative.
Season 2 should continue this trend, introducing new exciting mysteries and shocking shots. Fans are particularly anxious to see how unanswered questions will take place from the first season, such as Lee Jae-Han’s fate, the altered time sequence that strikes Park Hae-Young and Cha soo-hyun and if the radio connection is restored.
CJ Enm record investments increase expectations “Signal 2”
CJ Enm celebrates its 30th anniversary in cultural activities this year, making an additional investment of over 150 billion KRW, marking its largest content production budget.
With about 65 dramas and variety shows in line through Tvn and Tving, the 2 “Signal” season stands out as one of the most anticipated projects.
Under a strategy to expand its global presence with daring high quality narratives and productions, the 2 “Signal” season is ready to leave a strong impact on national and international spectators.
With the return of the original cast, the addition of Ahn Jae-Hong and a larger production scale ever, all eyes are on the fact that season 2 “Signal” will once again redefine the history of Korean drama when it is presented previewed in 2026.
Netizen reactions
After listening to the news of the confirmation of season 2 of “signal”, the Netizen could not hide their excitement. One commented, “The plot, direction and acting were all impeccable. I have never seen a perfect drama as a “signal”.“Another wrote,”This is the only drama that kept me to the limit from the first to the last episode. Every moment was electrifying and gave me the chills. “
