Published Jun 19, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT
An experienced Editor representing Canada via ScreenRant’s Team Anime, J.R. has been reading manga since the first printing of Shonen Jump in North America. This passion drove him to write about anime, manga, and manhwa since 2022, having recently served as Lead Anime Editor for ComicBook.com.
His favorite moments in media coverage include reviewing the series premieres of Zom 100 and* Bleach: TYBW *Part 2 back-to-back and briefly meeting Junji Ito at a VIZ gallery event in 2023.
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When one browses the Hulu library for action hits, one doesn’t need to search far to find a balance of great originals and modern classics from the peaks of TV’s modern golden age. This includes films like The Princess or 2025’s Paradise streaming series, but one additional avenue that’s produced some incredible, addictive shows is that of K-dramas, whether it’s revenge thrillers like *The Manipulated, *horror stories like *Connect, *or in this case, the wildly entertaining *A Shop for Killers. *Originally released in 2024, the series recently dropped a new poster and trailer via Disney+ Korea’s X account for its season 2 return, coming to Hulu and Disney+ on July 2026.
A Shop for Killers is yet another example of Disney and Hulu’s stellar library of K-dramas for every occasion, from incredible ratings for *Perfect Crown, to star returns like Shin Min-ah to headline webtoon adaptations like The Remarried Empress. *But in the case of *A Shop for Killers, *the handover is complete, with Jeong Ji-an taking on the Murthehelp marketplace, now joining forces with her returning uncle, Jin-man, to take the fight to villainous PMC Babylon.
Sparing no action in its return, A Shop for Killers season 2 is bringing the heat just in time for Summer 2026. The Chosun Daily reported on the series’ renewal, including the plot moving forward as Ji-an and Jin-man reunite after narrowly escaping death in season 1. In the trailer, it teases Jin-man confronting the possibility that he has no choice but to show up, seemingly drawing out Jin-man as the metaphorical king on the chessboard, and the lingering chance that Ji-an will have to make some perilous choices ahead.
The #1 non-English streaming hit on Netflix for June so far is taking big risks to convey a bigger message.
With Babylon returning and bolstering its forces with new connections, the action will be brought on multiple fronts, whether it’s in close quarters Muay Thai clashes, or tactical gunfights. The trailer has it all, and it’s a truly thrilling time to be a fan, especially with Lee Dong-wook *(Goblin) *and Kim Hye-jun (Kingdom) reprising their roles.
There’s something incredibly satisfying in seeing Kim reprise her role as Ji-an, transitioning from being on the run to becoming a tactical leader as she takes over the shopping mall. The season brings back Jo Han-sun as Bale, Geum Hae-na as Min-hye, Kim Min as Pasin, and Lee Tae-young as Brother, but that’s not all. With season 2, new characters will be introduced, including Jung Yun-ha *(Money Heist: Korea), *Hyunri *(Alice in Borderland), *and Masaki Okada *(Drive My Car) *as reported by Lifestyle Asia, bringing an impressive infusion of Japanese talent to this K-drama.
The action thriller vibes look utterly spectacular as this anticipated return will surely inject new mystery as it continues to flesh out the world of *A Shop for Killers, *originally adapting The Murderer’s Shopping Mall by Kang Ji-young. While the crowds are certainly ready to come back for more Lee, Kim’s return as Ji-an is sure to win fans over quickly, putting her training to the test in ***A Shop for Killers ***season 2.