Signal and Forest of Secrets in consideration for second seasons
by tipsymocha
It’s interesting to see how common news of second seasons are becoming, and I feel like cable stations are really spearheading the seasonal formats for Korean dramas. Out of all the reports regarding an additional season, though, tvN’s Signal and Forest of Secrets are the two that I’m most looking forward to seeing whether anything comes of it. There’s nothing confirmed other than the fact that production company Studio Dragon is considering the idea, but it’s almost inevitable that the news would create buzz at such an early stage.
Signal, which currently holds the third-highest ratings spot in cable television, was a critical and commercial success, featuring Jo Jin-woong (Entourage), Kim Hye-soo (A Special Lady), Lee Je-hoon (Tomorrow With You), and a magical walkie-talkie. The crime-thriller drama portrayed detectives who communicated across two decades to solve various crimes, and essentially change the course of history in the process. I have to admit, I’m already getting beyond excited at the prospect that tvN will finally continue the story where it left off on a cliffhanger in the first series. I need answers! And closure!
Fellow tvN crime drama Forest of Secrets was also critically acclaimed. The legal thriller, which involved an emotionless prosecutor and a warm-hearted detective who go about uncovering a far-reaching conspiracy in the prosecutor’s office, pulled in respectable ratings numbers in the high single digits for tvN, and was heaped with praise for its cinematic style and caliber. It also marked the return of Bae Doo-na (Tunnel) and Jo Seung-woo (God’s Gift–14 Days) to dramaland, which was cause for excitement in and of itself, and they didn’t disappoint. Also, I was so happy to see the show on Netflix a few days ago, and it’s now sitting in my to watch list for the winter holidays.
I’m trying to be optimistic that this news will materialize into official productions, although it’s far from a done deal. There are a lot of stars that have to align, from the directors and writers to the actors that made these shows great. I’ll just have to start praying to the drama gods early, I guess. Anyone with me?
There’s no word on when Signal 2 would air, but a rep from Studio Dragon mentioned a tentative air date as early as late 2018 for a second season of Forest of Secrets. Let’s hope we hear something more concrete soon!
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1 Mel
November 10, 2017 at 3:01 PM
Omo! Omo! Omo! ❤❤❤❤❤
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thequiet1
November 10, 2017 at 10:55 PM
my 1st thoughts too.
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Mel
November 11, 2017 at 10:01 AM
I was at a lost of words, but full of joy, even now :D
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2 jaderjylsk
November 10, 2017 at 3:03 PM
I would so jump for joy if this was confirmed!
But then again, we've heard it all before, so I'm taking this with a grain of salt and little bit of optimism that it FINALLY happens someday for real. And with the same cast please, no re-boots or spin-offs *crosses fingers til confirmation
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3 Linda Palapala
November 10, 2017 at 3:06 PM
If they can keep the quality of writing for Forest of Secrets and the two leads, please bring it on! I've told friends who don't watch kdramas that it's now on Netflix and please try it!
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4 night owl
November 10, 2017 at 3:09 PM
Yesssss to both! Two of my favorite dramas of the last couple of years (although I admit I struggled until the middle of FoS, but then it picked up).
Let's hope for a confirmation soon.
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5 Yuyuu, The Drama Queen
November 10, 2017 at 3:14 PM
If this happens, with all the actors, directors and writers... I'll be set for my kdrama-watching life.
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6 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
November 10, 2017 at 3:20 PM
Yes for this news, but the whole team for season 1 must do the season 2 as well,especially the writer and PD and the main casts of each drama. Writers for both drama are currently busy to finish script for other drama.
And tvN, I also want season 2 of Buamdong Revenge Club next year!
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Miky
November 10, 2017 at 3:24 PM
I second the S2 of Buamdong Revenge Club !!!I need mooooooore!
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Lena S.
November 10, 2017 at 5:19 PM
@seralovestteobokki Second season of Buamdong Revenge Club would be awesome, i was so upset when i found out that there will be only 12 episodes of this drama, and this kind of drama is totally perfect for a second season. We can only dream.
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Kudo Ran
November 10, 2017 at 10:34 PM
Agree with "whole team for season 1 must do the season 2 ", I loved those 2 dramas, my only fear is that now I have very high expectations, but if it's exactly the same teams I'll be reassured :)
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7 eked13
November 10, 2017 at 3:21 PM
I saw the news about Signal but I thought Forest of Secrets was still a pipe dream as the writer seemed to have moved on from it - without her I'd be unhappy with a 2nd season because her work was simply phenomenal.
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eked13
November 10, 2017 at 3:29 PM
Actually, pic above looks like it's all about the writer anyway - Jo Jin-Woong also starred in her Bluebeard!
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PYC
November 10, 2017 at 7:27 PM
Bluebeard has a different writer apparently, despite the same name. Forest of Secrets is her debut and as someone said above, it is phenomenal.
Unfortunately, we can't have Yoo Jae-Myang in S2. His character and performance is totally up there with JWS and BDN.
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eked13
November 11, 2017 at 3:15 AM
I hadn't realised - IMBD have confused the two into a single IMBD page which hasn't been corrected.
On the plus side, an article elsewhere does say the writer will be back.
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mmmmm
November 10, 2017 at 4:57 PM
Oh, if this is the case then it’s difficult for me to think that FOS will live up to expectations created by the first season. Because of the great writing, great director(s), actors and actresses, that show is just flawless. I give respectable amount of credits to the writer of the first ss.
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Yuyuu, The Drama Queen
November 11, 2017 at 5:58 AM
I hear that the FOS writer is already on board for season 2
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8 Miky
November 10, 2017 at 3:23 PM
Fundamental rule:If u can't get the original cast DON'T DO IT!!!
I'm kinda afarid to be happy about this double news as i adore both shows and if the cast doens't return i'll be heartbroken!!!
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9 ShinRaeMi07
November 10, 2017 at 3:26 PM
I hope all the main leads of FoS will return.
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10 faraway
November 10, 2017 at 3:27 PM
I'm so pumped with the news that FoS might have a season 2, please make it happen! I want to see Shi Mok's smile in every ep because woww his smile is sooo😍😍😍. I thought that in FoS, they didn't give us Yeo Jin's background story as it wasn't relevant to the case, but if there's season 2 I would love to see a glimpse of her background story without it over dominating the drama. And I would love to see Seo Dong Jae still being an a**
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11 Melona
November 10, 2017 at 3:28 PM
WAAAHHH...!! Two of my favourite dramas of all time are getting a season 2! Has Christmas come early for all the nice beanies? I'll be so excited if they can get the exact same writer, director, actors, and production team for both projects. No one should be replacing anyone. I don't think I'll be able to accept any random swap-over. If they're busy with current projects, I'm even willing to wait. So take your time and get all your ducks in line, TvN!
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12 Asfdjhjf
November 10, 2017 at 3:51 PM
Yes! Signal S2 is needed. The ending was left open and we need to see the good guys win. Hope the main cast returns otherwise there's no point :/
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13 kimheami
November 10, 2017 at 3:53 PM
YESSSSSSSSS Forest of Secrets!!! But only if the second season lives up to the first season. I love this genre of shows but I feel like very few Korean dramas that foray into the realm of crime/legal thrillers rarely live up to standards in comparison to how well romcoms or family dramas are written.
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bambi
November 10, 2017 at 4:51 PM
1000% agreed. Most of them have plot holes the size of craters and people acting irrationally + weird pacing. It's sad because the trailers always look so promising 🙁
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14 lidyadya
November 10, 2017 at 4:43 PM
I wish the second season is the continuation of the story from the first season not the spin-off ala Bad Guys (the casting kinda comfort me, but I still disappointed a bit)!
What we devoted fans can do is keep praying for the original cast and crew to come back and answer our prayer!
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15 news
November 10, 2017 at 4:48 PM
"Signal, which currently holds the third-highest ratings spot in cable television..."
Well, don't keep me in suspense...who holds first and second?
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Lena S.
November 10, 2017 at 5:10 PM
I believe the other dramas are "Reply 1988" and "Goblin".
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news
November 11, 2017 at 7:10 AM
Thanks!
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16 bambi
November 10, 2017 at 4:49 PM
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
(...but what if they suck? 😢)
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astromantic
November 10, 2017 at 5:31 PM
That's my fear. A bad sequel will just put a bad taste in my mouth.
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17 Lena S.
November 10, 2017 at 5:07 PM
Omg i'm so happy♥
*and i hope they keep the same actors*
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18 mano
November 10, 2017 at 5:12 PM
I enjoy Signal more than Forest of Secret. With FoS, i don't feel like watching a korean drama. It's clever and very well done, but there's lack of warm in it which is a signature of k-drama. Ensemble cast of Signal are also better than FoS. You can't get any better with Lee Je-hoon, Kim Hye Soo and Jo Jin woon.
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Linda Palapala
November 10, 2017 at 5:57 PM
I loved FOS. But I just couldn't get into Signal, no matter how many times I tried.
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persianrose❤️战哥
November 10, 2017 at 6:06 PM
Me too! I loved loved loved FOS. But I fond Signal very predictable and over-rated + LJH terrible acting killed other two stars stellar acting for me...
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PYC
November 10, 2017 at 7:35 PM
LJH somehow lacks that very warmth factor in almost everything I've seen him in to the point that he could be a factor for not watching. Sorry to LJH fans.
FOS might come across as cold but the warmth is beneath the skin that gears up audience emotion in many unpredictable ways, just look at how audience responded so strongly to the development of prosecutors Eun-Soo and Yoon.
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19 blahbahbah
November 10, 2017 at 5:22 PM
If they can get the original cast then yes, yes YES to both!!
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20 purplesheesh
November 10, 2017 at 5:23 PM
YAAAAAAAAAAY!!! THANK YOU DRAMA GODS!!!
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21 KaniaDJ
November 10, 2017 at 6:02 PM
Signal 2 yes yes yes pleeeeeeeasseee!!! I love this show so much!!
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22 rhapsophie
November 10, 2017 at 6:33 PM
aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh! 😍😍😍😍😍
🌲🌳🌲🌳㊙️👀🌲🌳🌲🌳㊙️🌲🌳㊙️🌲🌳🌲🌳㊙️👀🌲🌳🌲🌳 (FoS❤️️)
more shi-mok? more bae-doona? more secrets? gimme more 😊
(... but only if the cast return, and the plot and delivery are as fresh as before >.< please don't burn or chop down my forest... 😕 ㅠ.ㅠ)
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23 ithaca
November 10, 2017 at 6:35 PM
Yaaaaay!!! They said before that no 2 season in the process but now we have this news! I'm super psyched already.
Please PD-nim and writer-nim, do not disappoint. Even if I have to wait until next year, make this happen! *cross fingers
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24 gadis
November 10, 2017 at 7:09 PM
I'm cautiously optimistic. If they can have the same team returning for the second season, I'm all in. Because otherwise, it wouldn't be the same if they didn't have at least the same writer and director.
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25 xhuizini
November 10, 2017 at 7:35 PM
*joins in prayer for having the original cast for both shows*
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thequiet1
November 10, 2017 at 10:58 PM
*slowly slip into the prayer circle*
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26 InfinityK
November 10, 2017 at 8:02 PM
Reaction: L(・o・)」slowly turned to ヽ(^o^)ノ
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27 Bebot
November 10, 2017 at 9:04 PM
SIGNAL SEASON 2 please. I need closure for Season 1 ending. All the main cast need to reprise their role
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28 Lilly
November 10, 2017 at 9:59 PM
I want another season of Signal.
Adding another character from the past who intersects with the other three would be great or even one from the future. I like the past best though.
Also please help me get Signal to Netflix by requesting here.
https://help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest
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29 Sunflowerdiva
November 10, 2017 at 11:03 PM
SIGNAL SEASON 2! Please! But only with the same cast!
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30 tummy
November 10, 2017 at 11:09 PM
Signal for sure since they almost certainly ended the series with a fair number of unresolved questions and a foreshadowing of more to come.
Forest of Secrets is a bit more of a puzzle, to me. It would be great to see the cast of characters but the original story had its origins many years and decades in the making. So creating a whole new drama and integrating it with the first season seems difficult without making it somewhat procedural and/or tangential to the lives of the team.
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31 PakalanaPikake
November 11, 2017 at 3:49 AM
Thanks for the update, @tipsymocha!
I loved SIGNAL, and would enjoy seeing the full resolution of the story. Just bring back the original cast and crew, please.
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32 gem28
November 11, 2017 at 5:38 AM
Sequels tend to disappoint so I am cautiously optimistic.
How about a new story with same cast for Secret Forest.
For Signal, there were enough loose ends to tie. So, they could go the route of traditional sequel. Secret Forest tied up loose ends neatly, bad guys sometimes slip through the loop holes of law. You can try but sometimes you can't beat them properly. I am happy. I don't want a forced come back here unless they have a excellent script. Also, yes I need all cast members back for both shows.
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33 bluepoodle
November 11, 2017 at 8:41 AM
I'm 100% up for SIGNAL only if the original cast is back on the boat!
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34 mintkiri
November 11, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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35 ar_arguably romantic
November 11, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Getting my hopes up!! We definitely need a sequel for Signal with the ending we got. I think I'm satisfied with how FoS ended, so I'm satisfied with not having a sequel. I'm actually afraid of the sequel diluting that awesomeness.
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36 wf
November 11, 2017 at 10:42 AM
this news gave me goosebumps. literally. can't wait!!!
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37 korfan
November 11, 2017 at 12:28 PM
And to think that I still haven't watched the first season of these two shows!
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38 yen
November 11, 2017 at 6:05 PM
I feel that the story of Forest of Secrets is already wrapped. I'm not a fan, so I'll probably not watch season 2. It make sense for Signal to get season 2, but the time fantasy will probably get scrapped off. That would be a shame because what made Signal meaningful was because these cases were based on real cold cases of South Korea.
What needs a season 2 is Circle! That ending is a true cliffhanger.
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39 TheImprintOnMyNose
November 11, 2017 at 7:57 PM
I'm excited and a little nervous for FoS season 2. JSW doesn't seem to be the type to shoot 1drama after another and would rather go on hiatus for years. I hope accepts it again >.<
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40 judepps
November 12, 2017 at 2:26 AM
whoa! i cannot contain myself.. This is a good news for both dramas to have a season 2.. I really love both of these drama. Jo Seung Woo and Bea Doo-na. Also the cast of Signal were great.. Hopefully the season 2 for this awesome drama will push through and of course original cast should be present!
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41 judepps
November 12, 2017 at 2:31 AM
whoa! i cannot contain myself.. This is a good news for both dramas to have a season 2.. I really love both of these drama. Jo Seung Woo and Bea Doo-na. Also the cast of Signal were great.. Hopefully the season 2 for this awesome drama will push through and of course original cast should be present!
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42 blessingwind
November 12, 2017 at 4:45 AM
YES! The best news i have heard this month!
Bring it on, and please DONT change the cast and the director and the writers.
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43 Dramasaurus
November 18, 2017 at 4:01 AM
I am late to the party... but REALLY?? Yes!
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44 LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
November 18, 2017 at 8:05 PM
Yessss pleeeeassse.
I'll take it.
Now if I could just get that second season of Circle...
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45 wal
November 24, 2017 at 6:12 AM
"Secret Forest" produzirá a segunda temporada com o objetivo de transmitir no segundo semestre do próximo ano.
Um funcionário da empresa de radiodifusão disse no 10º esporte diário: "A floresta secreta da TVN na primeira metade da temporada será transmitida como segunda metade do próximo ano".
"O escritor Lee Soo-yeon escreve para a primeira temporada, mas o escritor Lee Su-yeon está atualmente preparando um drama médico, e depois de terminar o trabalho, ele lida com o script" Secret Forest 2 "e" "Ele disse.
"Secret Forest" é um testemunho secreto que revela a verdade secreta por trás do caso de homicídio patrocinador da acusação e a verdade por trás disso, juntamente com um bashuna criminoso justo e aconchegante (um réplicas), um promotor solitário que não sente emoção. Foi composto 16 vezes de junho passado até o final de julho. Até 6,6% (padrão Nielsen Coreia). Em particular, o roteiro compacto de Lee Su - yeon, que não se acredita ser um novato, foi notável. A Floresta Secreta ganhou o Seoul Awards no ano passado pela primeira vez.
O estúdio dragon Choi Jin-hee do estúdio dragon disse: "Está planejando os vários trabalhos, como a segunda temporada secreta do drama" floresta secreta ", que tem sido popular.
Houve muita demanda para a temporada do final da primeira temporada com o trabalho que era tão popular. A segunda temporada tem espaço suficiente e pretende transmitir no segundo semestre do próximo ano.
Kim Jin-suk repórter [email protected].
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Corrix
November 22, 2018 at 11:46 PM
Stranger 2 are due out next year
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46 kim badiya
March 26, 2018 at 5:11 AM
ommmmmmmmmmmggg am so exited hope it's truuuuuuuuee cant' waitt :'( its the best drama everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, can't move on from itttt my god :'(
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47 John Cline
June 21, 2018 at 1:07 PM
I just finished Forest of Secrets (Stranger) and I loved it. Hoping to see a Season 2. Great show!!
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48 makino
April 20, 2019 at 4:17 AM
plzzz we need #strangerseason2 we loved it we want more .....with same cast .....
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