Pachinko: Season 2
2024 · 8 episodes · ★ 8.5
What Season 2 of Pachinko
Season two of Pachinko is set in 1945, during World War II, and in Osaka. Sunja makes risky decisions so her family can survive as the conflict advances. Meanwhile, the series travels to Tokyo in 1989, where Solomon tries to start over humbly, haunted by a past that won't leave him alone. The conflicts revolve around everyday survival and the schemes of characters willing to do anything, such as Hansu, who runs the underworld years after the war. Kim Min-ha and Youn Yuh-jung play Sunja at different stages of her life.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 Chapter Nine
World War II forces Sunja to make dangerous decisions for her family's survival. Pushed to the edge, Solomon takes a stand.
Directing: Leanne Welham · Writing: Soo Hugh · Starring: Jeong So-ri, Yoshio Maki, Ryotaro Sugimoto, Yoriko Haraguchi
2x02 Chapter Ten
The family reunites with a loved one and confronts a harsh reality. Solomon makes a discovery that could prove beneficial.
Directing: Leanne Welham · Writing: Soo Hugh, Melissa Park, Christina Yoon · Starring: Jeong So-ri, Yoshio Maki, Park Hye-jin, Louis Ozawa
2x03 Chapter Eleven
Sunja and the children flee Osaka only to find their new location has its own challenges. Solomon's past leads him to new beginnings.
Directing: Arvin Chen · Writing: Melissa Park · Starring: Park Hye-jin, Kwon Eun-seong, Kim Kang-hoon, Choi Jun-young
2x04 Chapter Twelve
As new relationships blossom, a tragedy threatens to destroy everything. Sunja meets a close friend of Solomon's.
Directing: Arvin Chen · Writing: Soo Hugh, Ethan Kuperberg · Starring: Kwon Eun-seong, Kim Kang-hoon, Jun Kunimura, Oh Sang-moo
2x05 Chapter Thirteen
The family's fight for survival begins anew as WWII reaches the home front. A surprise figure thwarts Solomon's perfect plan.
Directing: Arvin Chen · Writing: Soo Hugh, David Mitchell · Starring: Louis Ozawa, Kwon Eun-seong, Kim Kang-hoon, Hiroaki Murakami
2x06 Chapter Fourteen
Five years after the war has ended, Hansu is at the top of the criminal underworld—but his riches come at a great price.
Directing: Sang-il Lee · Writing: Karen Chee, Chang-rae Lee · Starring: Jun Kunimura, Hiroaki Murakami, Sotaro Tanaka, Kang Tae-ju
2x07 Chapter Fifteen
Mr. Kim faces a difficult choice: the woman he loves or his homeland. Both Solomon and Mozasu execute ruthless plans.
Directing: Sang-il Lee · Writing: Soo Hugh, Haruna Lee · Starring: Louis Ozawa, Jun Kunimura, Hiroaki Murakami, Kang Tae-ju
2x08 Chapter Sixteen Season Finale
Noa uncovers a devastating truth. Solomon learns of an old enemy's fate. Sunja must decide between her past and her future.
Directing: Sang-il Lee · Writing: Chang-rae Lee · Starring: Jeong So-ri, Louis Ozawa, Jun Kunimura, Sotaro Tanaka
Season 2 Cast
Youn Yuh-jungOlder Sunja8 episodes
Soji AraiMozasu8 episodes
Jin HaSolomon8 episodes
Jung Eun-chaeYoung Kyunghee8 episodes
Kim Min-haSunja8 episodes
Jeong In-jiYangjin8 episodes
Kim Sung-kyuMr. Kim Changho8 episodes
Steve Sanghyun NohIsak8 episodes
Han Jun-wooYoseb8 episodes
Kwon Eun-seongYoung Mozasu5 episodes
Kim Kang-hoonTeen Noa5 episodes
Sotaro TanakaSugihara5 episodes
Kaito Takamura14-year-old Minoru5 episodes
Louis OzawaMamoru Yoshii4 episodes
Kang Tae-juNoa4 episodes
Mansaku Takada14-year-old Mozasu4 episodes
Jeong So-riJiyun3 episodes
Choi Jun-youngPastor Hu3 episodes
Ichiro HashimotoGoto3 episodesWhere to Watch Season 2 of Pachinko
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Pachinko season 2?
Season 2 of Pachinko has 8 episodes.
When did Pachinko season 2 premiere?
Premiered on August 22, 2024.
Where to watch Pachinko season 2?
By subscription, on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel (the offer may vary by country).