Shinbyeong Season 2: South Korean Television Series

Shinbyeong Season 2, also known by its Korean title Shinbyeong2 (Hangul: 신병2), is a South Korean television drama series that aired on the networks ENA and Genie TV. Directed by Min Jin-Ki and written by Zangbbijju, the series is part of the New Recruit franchise.

Promotional image for New Recruit 2 featuring cast members — Promotional artwork for New Recruit 2 (Shinbyeong 2)

Production and Broadcast Overview

The series ran for six episodes, airing from August 28 to September 12, 2023, with broadcasts scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 Korean Standard Time. In ENA's programming schedule, it occupied the Monday and Tuesday time slot previously held by Not Others, and was subsequently followed by Tell Me That You Love Me.

Plot Synopsis

Park Min-Seok, portrayed by Kim Min-Ho, has been promoted to private first class within the Myth Unit. Anticipating an easier military routine following his promotion, his expectations are disrupted when Oh Seung-Yoon (Kim Ji-Suk) is assigned to the Myth Unit as the new company commander. Known for strict adherence to regulations, Oh Seung-Yoon sets out to implement sweeping changes across the unit.

Cast and Characters

The main cast members and their respective roles in the series include:

Kim Ji-Suk as Oh Seung-Yoon
Kim Min-Ho as Park Min-Seok
Nam Tae-Woo as Choi Il-Goo
Lee Choong-Goo as Kim Sang-Hoon
Jang Sung-Bum as Kim Dong-Woo
Jeon Seung-Hoon as Lim Da-Hye
Kim Hee-Su as Choi Byung-Nam
Park I-Jun as Jo Chang-Seob
Jeon Kang-Ho as Yoon Joon-Young

Franchise Context

New Recruit 2 is part of an ongoing television franchise based on the work of writer Zangbbijju. Related entries in the series include the first season New Recruit (2022), New Recruit 3 (scheduled for 2025), and New Recruit 4: Sabotage (scheduled for 2026).