Season 2 hopes grow for Korea's hottest dramas despite uncertainty

Two of Korea's biggest scripted hits of the year — SBS television drama "Agent Kim Reactivated" and Netflix series "Teach You a Lesson" — are fueling growing speculation over potential second seasons, even as both platforms say no official plans have been finalized.

Interest intensified Tuesday after local reports claimed that Netflix had begun discussions about producing a follow-up season for "Teach You a Lesson." Responding to the report, Netflix told Xportsnews, "Nothing has been decided." The series quickly climbed Netflix's rankings after its release and attracted strong viewership both in Korea and overseas.

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, "Teach You a Lesson" still has numerous original storylines and characters that have yet to appear on screen, leading many fans to expect the story to continue.

Netflix has also built a strong track record of expanding successful Korean originals into franchises, including "Squid Game" and "Sweet Home," making "Teach You a Lesson" a natural candidate for another season.

Meanwhile, SBS' "Agent Kim Reactivated" has emerged as one ...