Disney+ Sets Season 2 Premiere for Korean Action Series ‘A Shop for Killers,’ Bringing Back Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun

Disney+ has set the premiere date for the second season of its Korean action series “A Shop for Killers.” The Hollywood Reporter reported that the series will return on July 22, with lead actor Lee Dong-wook and actress Kim Hye-jun reprising their roles.

The series, which follows a specialized team that carries out assassinations, is returning with the same central partnership at the center of the plot, according to the report. Lee Dong-wook is expected to reprise his role as one of the show’s key characters, while Kim Hye-jun returns as another major figure in the group.

For the new season, “A Shop for Killers” will also add additional cast members, with the report naming Japanese performers Hyunri and Masaki Okada as newcomers. The new additions are positioned as a fresh pair of assassins, expanding the roster of characters that drive the series’ action-driven storylines.

Disney+ has not provided additional release details beyond the stated premiere date in the reported announcement. The second season is therefore slated to arrive on the platform as a direct follow-up to the show’s first-season run, with the returning leads and new assassin pair indicated as the central changes from the previous season.

The series’ continuing popularity is reflected in the scale of the casting update, which includes both established returning leads and internationally recognizable performers joining the ensemble. For viewers, the timing of a July 22 release sets a clear window for a new season drop on the streaming service.

The July 22 premiere also arrives during a period when streaming platforms increasingly rely on established international franchises to maintain subscriber engagement, particularly for scripted drama and genre programming. A recurring season schedule can be a practical factor for audience retention, since viewers often plan viewing around known release dates.

Disney+’s plan for “A Shop for Killers” Season 2, as described in the report, ties the next installment to a date-specific launch and a cast continuity approach. The combination of returning principals and newly announced characters suggests the platform intends to preserve momentum while updating story dynamics for the next arc of the series.