Pachinko (Season 2)

Pachinko (Season 2) is the second installment of the television drama series produced for Apple TV+. The series is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee. It continues the multi-generational narrative following a Korean family through the 20th century, exploring themes of displacement, identity, and survival.

Production and Release

The second season consists of eight episodes and was released on Apple TV+ between August 23 and October 11, 2024. The series was developed by Soo Hugh and directed by a team including Leanne Welham, Arvin Chen, and Lee Sang-Il.

Cast

The ensemble cast features actors portraying characters across different timelines, including:

Kim Min-ha as Kim Sun-ja (young)
Youn Yuh-jung as Kim Sun-ja (elder)
Lee Min-ho as Koh Han-su
Jin Ha as Baek Solomon
Noh Sang-hyun as Baek Isak
Jung Eun-chae as Choi Kyung-hee
Anna Sawai as Naomi Ichizaki

Kim Min-ha, who portrays the young Kim Sun-ja.

Youn Yuh-jung, who portrays the elder Kim Sun-ja.

Plot Overview

The narrative remains split across different eras. In the early 20th century, the story follows Kim Sun-ja as she navigates life as a Korean immigrant in Japan following her marriage to Baek Isak. In 1989, the story focuses on her grandson, Baek Solomon, as he attempts to advance his career in the corporate world while dealing with family complications in Tokyo.