The eagerly awaited season two of the award-winning Korean television drama "Signal" could be delayed, with the emergence of reports indicating that its much-touted summer launch might not happen as expected.
On April 17, tvN removed "The Second Signal," which was set to air during the summer, from its schedule.
According to Soompi, ''The Second Signal,'' the long-awaited second season of the hit 2016 drama 'Signal,' had been pulled from its summer broadcast slot and would no longer be premiering in June as originally scheduled.
It also reported that tvN had decided to air Apple TV+'s 'Pachinko' instead of 'The Second Signal.'
tvN later addressed the reports, signaling that no final decision had been made regarding the drama's broadcast. In its official response shared via publication, the network clarified its position. "Nothing has yet been decided regarding the broadcasting of 'The Second Signal.'"
The network further elaborated on its programming plans. "While it's true that 'Pachinko' has been confirmed to air on tvN, the exact dates and time slot have not yet been decided."
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Additional context surrounding the delay has drawn attention to recent controversies involving a lead actor. According to Daum, discussions about the drama's release intensified following issues tied to cast member Cho Jin Woong. There was a mention that previous incidents regarding the actor had resulted in a negative reaction from the public.
The situation escalated after the actor addressed the controversy. The publication also noted that Cho Jin Woong acknowledged responsibility for the incidents and announced his retirement, creating uncertainty for a project that had already completed filming in August.
Despite the concerns, the future of "The Second Signal" remains open-ended rather than definitively canceled. The report indicates industry sources suggest the network is reassessing its plans.
According to OSEN's unconfirmed report, 'The Second Signal' has not been definitively canceled. Instead, tvN is currently in the process of taking more time to consider its broadcast plans for the drama.
As the series was originally intended to air this year to commemorate tvN's 20th anniversary, the network is said to be discussing the possibility of a premiere sometime before the end of 2026.
Separately, Korea JoongAng Daily reported that Actor Cho Jin-woong has reportedly withdrawn completely from public life after announcing his retirement, cutting off contact with even close acquaintances.
His departure follows a controversy over alleged past crimes from his youth, which he partially acknowledged while denying some accusations.
As backlash intensified, he apologized, accepted responsibility, and stepped away from acting to reflect on his past.
