Hyun Bin teases a deeper, more intense Made in Korea Season 2 and says his next role could be horror, comedy — or anything

Hyun Bin has raised anticipation for the next chapter of Disney+’s Made in Korea, revealing that the upcoming season will be “even more fun” while also hinting at bold new acting transformations in his future.

“Season 2 is more immersive than Season 1”

Following the conclusion of Season 1, Hyun Bin met reporters in Seoul to reflect on the global success of the series and what lies ahead.

Set in the turbulent yet fast-growing Korea of the 1970s, Made in Korea follows Baek Ki-tae (Hyun Bin) — a man who turns the nation itself into a profit model to climb to the top — and prosecutor Jang Geon-young (Jung Woo-sung), who relentlessly pursues him. The clash between their different visions of patriotism became one of the drama’s most talked-about elements.

Hyun Bin shared that the upcoming season, which will jump nine years forward in the timeline, expands both the emotional depth and the scale of the story.

“The situations and emotions widen and deepen. After reading the script, I told the director that Season 2 is even more interesting than Season 1.”

A villain you can’t simply call a villain

The actor also explained why Baek Ki-tae was one of the most fascinating characters of his career.

Rather than a straightforward antagonist, the character carries contradictions — someone who commits morally wrong acts yet remains understandable and even, at times, strangely rootable.

Hyun Bin said this complexity made the role:

• uncomfortable
• relatable
• compelling to perform

and described Baek Ki-tae as the most straightforward, forward-driving character he has ever played, which added to the acting challenge.

Reuniting with director Woo Min-ho

The project also marked a reunion with director Woo Min-ho after the film Harbin. Hyun Bin revealed that he was immediately drawn in by the script’s strength when he first received the offer.

Chemistry with Jung Woo-sung and the ensemble

Speaking about his co-stars, Hyun Bin highlighted Jung Woo-sung’s generosity on set, saying the actor consistently worked to make not only his own scenes but also those of his partners richer.

Their characters’ ideological confrontation — two men shouting different versions of patriotism — became a key source of dramatic tension.

He also praised working with Jung Sung-il and the rest of the cast, adding that the series truly functions as a character-driven drama.

OTT success and a new kind of feedback

As his first major OTT project, the actor admitted the response felt different from traditional film and television metrics, but he expressed gratitude for the overwhelmingly positive word of mouth both in Korea and overseas.

No limits for his next role

Despite recently focusing on heavy, intense performances, Hyun Bin made it clear that he is not locking himself into a specific genre.

“If everything aligns, my next project could be horror, comedy, a bright story — anything.”

He explained that his choices depend on the themes that resonate with him at that moment in life, just as the same book feels different in one’s 20s and 40s.

Season 1 now streaming on Disney+

With Season 2 already building buzz and a time-jump promising a broader narrative, Made in Korea is poised to return on a much bigger scale.

For now, viewers can watch Hyun Bin’s layered and charismatic performance in Season 1 on Disney+, while waiting for the next phase of the story to unfold.