Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Made in Korea Season 2 Intensifies Brothers’ Rift
Made in Korea is getting a second season.
The new season begins nine years after the first one.
Baek Ki-tae has become a powerful official in the Korean Central Intelligence Agency.
His younger brother, Baek Ki-hyun, has also gained power through the military.
Because both brothers have changed, they no longer get along as they once did.
The story takes place during a very unstable time involving an assassination and military coups.
Director Woo Min-ho said the nine-year gap shows how time can change people.
The six episodes are intended to feel like one fast-moving movie.
Made in Korea will return for a six-episode second season on Hulu and Disney+.
The story jumps nine years ahead to a period involving an assassination, military coups and political instability.
Baek Ki-tae, played by Hyun Bin, is now second-in-command at the Korean Central Intelligence Agency.
Baek Ki-hyun, played by Woo Do-hwan, has risen through the military and gained greater influence.
The season focuses on the widening conflict between the increasingly powerful brothers.
- Who
- Actors Hyun Bin and Woo Do-hwan play brothers Baek Ki-tae and Baek Ki-hyun.
- What
- Made in Korea is returning for a six-episode second season centered on the brothers’ growing conflict.
- When
- Season 2 takes place nine years after Season 1; its premiere date is not provided.
- Where
- The season will premiere on Hulu and Disney+.
- Why
- The nine-year time jump reflects major changes in the brothers and places them amid an unstable period involving an assassination and military coups.
Baek Ki-tae’s Authority
Baek Ki-hyun’s Independence
Changing Power Balance
Baek Ki-tae’s Authority
Ki-tae has gained wealth, status and seniority at the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, but his methods and treatment of others have changed.
Baek Ki-hyun’s Independence
Ki-hyun has gained military power and stronger beliefs, giving him the confidence to challenge his older brother.
Brothers’ Conflict
Baek Ki-tae’s Authority
Ki-tae is moving closer to the top job and represents an established power structure.
Baek Ki-hyun’s Independence
Ki-hyun is no longer timid and can now talk back to Ki-tae as his own influence grows.
- Series
- Made in Korea
- Season
- Season 2
- Episodes
- Six
- Time jump
- Nine years after Season 1
- Baek Ki-tae
- Second-in-command at the Korean Central Intelligence Agency
- Baek Ki-hyun
- A former timid recruit who has risen through the military
- Platforms
- Hulu and Disney+