The direct reason behind the rise in searches for Hyun Bin was confirmed to be the September 2 press conference for the Disney+ original series ‘Made in Korea Season 2,’ held in Yeouido, Seoul, along with news that its release schedule had been finalized. Season 2 begins streaming on September 9.
Key Changes
Season 2 is set nine years after Season 1. Director Woo Min-ho explained that, unlike Season 1’s separate-episode structure, Season 2 will tell one continuous story from Episodes 1 through 6.
‘Made in Korea 2’ shifts from presenting separate incidents to a structure connected as one story.
Hyun Bin plays Baek Ki-tae, who is moving toward the pinnacle of power, while Jung Woo-sung plays prosecutor Jang Geon-young, who tracks Baek Ki-tae.
Current Status
Based on Disney+’s official press schedule and domestic reports, the release schedule is as follows.
| Release date | Episodes released |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | 2 episodes |
| September 16, 2026 | 2 episodes |
| September 23, 2026 | 2 episodes |
Season 2 therefore consists of six episodes in total. The press conference was attended by director Woo Min-ho, along with Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan, Seo Eun-soo, Won Ji-an, Jung Sung-il, Noh Jae-won, and Cha Hee.
Impact
This issue focuses on the press conference and OTT release schedule for a new production, not on Hyun Bin’s private life. Viewers should note two key changes.
- The story takes place nine years after Season 1.
- It follows a single narrative from Episodes 1 through 6, with two episodes released at a time.
Season 1 is listed as having six episodes on Disney+’s official title page, where Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung are confirmed as principal cast members. However, the actual service status and release time for Season 2 should be checked again shortly before release.
Next Checkpoint
The first release date is September 9, 2026. The schedule indicates that two additional episodes will be released on September 16 and September 23, respectively. Immediately before release, viewers should check the Korean Disney+ page for the actual release time and episode availability.
Related official and news materials can be found in [Disney+ Press’s September 2026 schedule](https://press.disneyplus.com/news/next-on-disney-plus-september-2026), [iMBC’s report on the release schedule](https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/513585), [Yonhap News’ report on the press conference](https://www.yna.co.kr/amp/view/AKR20260902095700005), [TenAsia’s report on the press conference and release schedule](https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2026090292894), and [Disney+’s official title page](https://www.disneyplus.com/ko-kr/browse/entity-5acf7909-5d2f-494e-91a9-2fe0555c220f). The materials were checked on September 2, 2026.