Will 'A Shop for Killers' 2 find room to shine amid K-action drama boom?

The action genre has become one of Korean television's hottest exports since "A Shop for Killers" debuted in 2024.

But the Disney+ hit returns for a second season to a marketplace crowded with globally successful action titles led by "Teach You a Lesson" and "Agent Kim Reactivated," leaving some questioning whether it can stand out once again.

"A Shop for Killers" follows Ji-an (Kim Hye-jun), a teen targeted by lethal mercenaries after the mysterious death of her uncle, Jin-man (Lee Dong-wook). ...