Is It Really Jung Eun-chae? ‘Pachinko 2’ Depicts World War II Chaos… Kim Sung-kyu Joins the Cast

“Pachinko,” which warmly captures a grand-scale narrative, is a story that begins with forbidden love, spanning Korea, Japan, and the United States, portraying an unforgettable chronicle of war and peace, love and separation, victory and judgment.

In Pachinko Season 1, Jung Eun-chae gained attention for her role as “Kyunghee,” who warmly welcomed “Sunja” (played by Kim Min-ha) upon her arrival in Japan. In Season 2, she will realistically portray Kyunghee’s efforts to maintain composure in the face of harsh realities and moments when she unleashes her pent-up fears.

In Pachinko Season 2, Jung Eun-chae’s character Kyunghee becomes stronger as she strives to take care of her family with Sunja amid the unexpected turmoil of World War II in 1945. Her mature character development and emotional turmoil will be depicted with intricate detail.

Additionally, Kim Sung-kyu, known for his powerful transformations in films such as “The Outlaws,” “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil,” “Hansan: Rising Dragon,” and “Noryang: Sea of Death,” joins Pachinko Season 2, drawing significant attention.

Scenes featuring Jung Eun-chae and Kim Sung-kyu working together have been revealed in the trailer, sparking curiosity about their new storylines and raising viewers’ expectations for the changes Kim Sung-kyu will bring to the series.

Kim Sung-kyu, who has demonstrated excellent acting by seamlessly transitioning between villain and hero roles, will bring a character with a solid inner strength to life through deep emotional acting in Pachinko Season 2, breathing new life into the series alongside Jung Eun-chae, Kim Min-ha, and Lee Min-ho.

Receiving widespread acclaim from critics and viewers worldwide for its quintessentially Korean story, Pachinko Season 2 consists of 8 episodes. The first episode will be released on August 23, with one episode airing every week on Apple TV+ until October 11.