Is 'Hellbound' returning for Season 2?
'Hellbound' is a thrilling series based on the webcomic of the same name. It is set in a world where a small group of individuals receives ominous visions that predict their deaths, down to the hour. When it's their time to die, Three grey Hulk-like monsters appear and kill the individual, dragging their soul down to Hell with them. The series was the first Korean drama to screen at the famous 2021 Toronto International Film Festival and received immense love from the audience. Will the creators renew 'Hellbound' for the second season? Here is what we know.
Hellbound is officially returning for a second season. The announcement came at the Netflix Tudum event, along with a teaser.
'Hellbound' Season 1 aired on the streaming platform on November 19, 2021. There were only six episodes in that season, and all of them were power-packed and leaving viewers eager for more. There is no official release date for the second season of 'Hellbound', but we expect to see it sometime in late 2023 or early 2024.
There are no indications about what a second season may involve, but the first season's ending gives us a solid idea of the series' potential path. The first season focused on humanity’s reaction to the new threats. We may discover the unleashing of more demons in season 2, and why they opted to destroy humanity
Yoo Ah Soo was all set to return as Jung Jinsu but due to a police investigation over illegal drug use, the role has been recast. Yoo Ah Soo tested positive for propofol and marijuana use, as well as cocaine and ketamine. SInce the investigation, he was replaced by actor Kim Sung Cheol for the role of Jung Jinsu.
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Actors reprising their roles for season 2 include Kim Hyun Joo as Min Hye Jin, Yang Ik Jun as Jin Kyung Hoon, Lee Re as Jin Hee Jung and Lee Dong Hee as Kim Jung Chil.
The official trailer for 'Hellbound' Season 2 is not out yet. We only have the teaser that was shared above. You can check out the trailer for the first season below.
This article was recently reviewed and is up to date as of April 10th, 2023.