The trailer forHellboundseason 2 confirms an October release date, while also revealing a major resurrection. Created by Yeon Sang-ho, based on his webtoon of the same name,Hellbound’s first installment consisted of six episodes and was one ofNetflix’s notable Korean hits. The story takes place in an alternate version of Earth, focusing on a world where angels manifest before individuals to inform them of their sins and their impending demise. When that time comes, these unfortunate souls are dragged to hell.
More than two years after the renewal,Netflixhas unveiled the trailer forHellboundseason 2 and confirmed that new episodeswill be release on Friday, October 25.
The announcement trailer does not reveal too much, but it does highlight the resurrection of New Truth ChairmanJung Jinsu (Kim Sung-cheol, who replaces Yoo Ah-in).He’s not the only one to be brought back, as Park Jungja (Kim Shin-rok) is also back. Their revivals serve as a preview for new episodes of the horror thriller, which will feature an expanded cast and answers to the adaptation’s cliffhangers.
What The Trailer Reveals About Hellbound Season 2
Jung Is Revived In A Familiar Place
The announcement trailer clarifies some of the rules of the series. Being that he was the first Chairman of The New Truth, Jung received a prophecy. This prophecy, which is recounted in the trailer, told Jung when he would be condemned to hell. He chose to deal with his doomed fate in secret, with the trailer showing thatJung was revived in the same place where he had once been condemned.
Hellbound Factions: New Truth Society, Arrowhead & Sodo Organization Explained
Hellbound’s story is driven by the actions of 3 key factions and their respective reactions to the supernatural events and beings in Hellbound.
Although not much is known about howHellboundwill address the season 1 ending, in which a character is saved from being dragged to hell, it is confirmed that the upcoming episodes willput a spotlight on Lawyer Min Hyejin (Kim Hyun-joo) of Sodo, The New Truth, and the Arrowheads. All three become entangled, adding to the chaos of what’s to come.
Our Take On Hellbound Season 2’s Resurrection
It’s One Way To Handle A Recast
Yoo Ah-in was dropped fromseason 2, with Kim Sung-cheol taking over the central role amongHellbound’s cast of characters. Yoo wasdropped from the horror series after being investigated for drug use. Although it’s always difficult to move ahead from recasting the show’s protagonist, the adaptation’s fantastical elements allow for a relatively smooth transition.
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Netflix’s Hellbound is a Korean Drama and Dark Fantasy series that is directed by Yeon Sang-ho and based on his graphic novel, The Hellbound Volume 1. The series takes place in a modern fantastical version of Korea in which strange creatures pick and choose individuals to send to Hell.
