Finally! Moving Season 2 has officially started filming, Jo In-sung is back but this soul-of-the-show character has been recast
As long as Han Hyo-joo and Jo In-sung are in it, I’m good 🥹
Key takeaways
- More than 15 original cast members from Season 1 are returning, and filming officially began in May 2026.
- The production has added six high-profile cast members, including award-winning actor Sol Kyung-gu and popular rising actress Roh Yoon-seo.
- Kim Bong-seok, a central character, will be recast after the actor who played him enlisted in January, with 22-year-old rising star Won Hyun-jun taking over the role.
- This season will be helmed by the acclaimed director of Kingdom, and the action scenes are sure to be a major step up.
When chatting with friends, the question of which K-dramas are still worth watching always comes up. Deep down, everyone is waiting for those great shows to return. Somehow, that wish has come true: Moving 2 has finally announced that filming is officially underway. When Season 1 aired in 2023, it was almost a cultural phenomenon, and the newly revealed cast lineup has immediately sparked huge discussion online.
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Moving 2 reunites its original cast with an impressive lineup of newcomers
What will reassure fans most is that nearly all of the core cast is returning intact. More than 15 key actors from Season 1, including Yoo Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Jo In-sung, and Go Youn-jung, will appear in Season 2. Set after the suspenseful “Jeongwon High School incident,” the story follows this group of superpowered people as they return to ordinary life, only to face new dangers again in order to protect the people they hold dear.
The newcomers are just as exciting as the familiar faces. The production has added six popular actors at once, including award-winning actor Sol Kyung-gu, accomplished actor Lee Hee-joon, and the recently popular rising star Roh Yoon-seo. Netizens have joked that the cast makes up practically half of South Korea’s film industry; just imagining them acting alongside one another is enough to send anticipation soaring.
No one expected Kim Bong-seok, the soul of the show, to be recast
Although most of the cast is returning, one change in the lineup has still surprised everyone. Kim Bong-seok, the lovable heart of Season 1 and an adorable chubby boy with the ability to fly, is unexpectedly being recast.
Lee Jung-ha, who originally played the character, officially enlisted in January 2026 and was unable to take part in this shoot. The production has therefore brought in rising actor Won Hyun-jun, who was born in 2004 and turns 22 this year, to take over the role. The young actor only debuted last year, and his surprise casting in such a crucial role is expected to bring a very different new chemistry to the series.
Season 2 brings in the acclaimed director of Kingdom
The changes extend beyond the cast, with Season 2’s production team also undergoing a major shakeup. The official announcement confirms that acclaimed director Kim Sung-hoon, who previously directed Kingdom, will take the helm for the new season.
The director has long excelled at stories where fantasy and reality intertwine, and his previous work has demonstrated strong visual tension and an immersive quality. With him at the helm of this superpowered universe, Season 2’s large-scale action scenes are sure to be spectacular, while its visuals will reach new heights of refinement.
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