Get ready, fans! After years of anticipation, the critically acclaimed tvN drama “Signal” is officially returning for a second season! The exciting announcement came from Park Sang Hyuk, head of CJ ENM’s media business division, at the ‘CJ ENM Content Talk 2025‘ event held in Seoul on February 10th. Mark your calendars (tentatively!) for 2026, as the drama is slated to air in celebration of tvN‘s 20th anniversary.
A Message from Kim Hye Soo
Adding to the excitement, actress Kim Hye Soo shared a video message with attendees.
“The cast and crew are doing their best during filming,” she stated. “Please show lots of love and anticipation for the new Signal.”
This confirmation from a core cast member has further ignited the already burning excitement among fans.
Years in the Making
Production company BA Entertainment has been diligently working on the sequel with the brilliant screenwriter Kim Eun Hee for several years. This dedication and careful planning promise a season worthy of the original’s legacy.
The Original Team is Back!
Perhaps the most exciting news for long-time fans is the expected return of the original core cast. Lee Jae Hoon, Kim Hye Soo, and Cho Jin Woong are all anticipated to reprise their roles, bringing back the dynamic chemistry that made the first season so compelling. Adding to the hope, Director Jang Hang Joon, husband of writer Kim Eun Hee, hinted on a YouTube show that “the original cast will return.”
A Look Back at the Phenomenal Season 1
For those unfamiliar with the phenomenon that is “Signal,” the first season aired in 2016, starring Lee Jae Hoon, Kim Hye Soo, and Cho Jin Woong. The drama captivated audiences with its intense storytelling, exceptional performances, and a truly gripping narrative. What made “Signal” so unique? It drew inspiration from real-life unsolved cases, lending a chilling realism to the fictionalized accounts. Some of the cases that inspired the show included the ‘Lee Hyung Ho kidnapping,’ ‘the Frog Boys’ disappearance,’ and ‘the Dentist mother-daughter murder case.’
The show’s innovative premise, involving detectives from different eras communicating through a mysterious walkie-talkie to solve cold cases, set it apart from the crowded field of crime dramas. “Signal” wasn’t just popular; it was a cultural phenomenon. It achieved an average rating of 13.4%, peaking at an impressive 15%, and garnered widespread international acclaim. The open-ended finale left viewers on the edge of their seats, desperately craving more.
What to Expect from Season 2
While details about the plot remain under wraps, the return of the original cast and creative team suggests a continuation of the unique blend of crime procedural and time-bending mystery that defined the first season. Will the walkie-talkie crackle back to life, connecting our present-day detectives with their counterparts in the past? What new cold cases will they tackle? And will the unresolved threads from Season 1 finally find closure? These are just some of the questions fans are asking as they eagerly await the return of “Signal” in 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates as they become available!
