Apple TV+ has announced that the highly anticipated second season of its acclaimed series ‘Pachinko’ will premiere on August 23, 2024.

Based on Min Jin Lee’s bestselling novel, ‘Pachinko’ continues its multigenerational saga of love, memories, and survival that captivated audiences and critics alike, earning Peabody and Critics Choice Awards for its first season.

The new season will feature eight episodes, with the series finale set to air on October 11, 2024.

Apple TV+ has released several first-look photos, offering a glimpse into the upcoming season’s visually rich storytelling.

Returning to the series are Oscar-winner Yuh-Jung Youn as the central heroine Kim Sunja, South Korean star Lee Minho as Koh Hansu, Minha Kim as young Sunja, Anna Sawai as Naomi, Jin Ha as Solomon Baek, Jung Eun-chae as Kyunghee, Soji Arai as Baek Mozasu, Junwoo Han as Baek Mozasu, and Sungkyu Kim, PTI reported.

‘Pachinko’ was created and written by Soo Hugh, who also serves as executive producer alongside Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer of Media Res, and Theresa Kang of Blue Marble Pictures.

The new season is directed by Leanne Welham, Arvin Chen, and Sang-il Lee, continuing the show’s commitment to high-quality production and storytelling.

Told in three languages – Korean, Japanese, and English—‘Pachinko’’ delves deep into the intertwined fates of its characters across decades and continents, promising viewers another emotionally resonant and visually stunning experience.

Mark your calendars for August 23, when ‘Pachinko’ returns exclusively on Apple TV+.