Kim Hye Soo's 'Juvenile Justice Season 2' Gets Cancelled— What Happened?
"Juvenile Justice" fans are welcomed by bad news as the production of its new installment gets abruptly cancelled.
The Netflix drama, starring Kim Hye Soo, Kim Mu Yeol and Lee Jung Eun, enjoyed great reviews from the public during its initial release in 2022.
'Juvenile Justice' Season 2 Production Gets Halted
In 2022, Netflix released the riveting series "Juvenile Justice," which was headlined by Kim Hye Soo, that dominated the charts with its greatness.
The work tells the story of a juvenile judge who hates juvenile offers, and her struggles as a mother who lost her child to juvenile crime.
"Juvenile Justice" topped the Netflix charts, joining the ranks of "Squid Game," "The Silent Sea," "Hellbound" and more.
The drama also bagged the Best Screenplay award at the 58th Baeksang Awards while Kim Hye Soo garnered a nomination for Best Actress in the television category.
With its success, a second season was then green-lit in the second half of the year, much to fans' excitement. Kim Hye Soo, Kim Mu Yeol and Lee Jung Eun were confirmed to reprise their roles.
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Unfortunately, the production of the new installment was reportedly cancelled on January 27. Fans who were anticipating the release of the series expressed their disappointment on social media platforms.
One avid viewer commented, "Why would they do this? It's one of the greatest works ever released on Netflix!"
Netflix Korea didn't reveal the exact reason for the pre-production's cancellation. In addition to that, the fate of the series hasn't been decided yet, leaving avid viewers to confusion.
Have you seen Kim Hye Soo's "Juvenile Justice"? Share your thoughts about the drama in the comments below!
Kim Hye Soo's 'Smugglers,' More Upcoming Works
The top notch actress recently wrapped up her historical drama "The Queen's Umbrella" in December 2022.
Like "Juvenile Justice," the work received positive responses from the public. At the moment, Kim Hye Soo is gearing up for her silver screen comeback with "Smugglers."
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The film starring Kim Hye Soo and Jo In Sung focuses on the lives of the women who are involved in a smuggling operation by the sea.
Apart from that, Kim Hye Soo is also set to headline the upcoming dramas "Shrub" and "Return," which are all slated to be released in the second quarter of 2023.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
