The Village Barber 2: Park Bo Gum Returns With a License, a New Teammate and Seaside Charm

Some variety shows feel like a warm hug, and this is one of them. Park Bo Gum is back behind the chair in a sleepy seaside town, and he’s brought better skills and a brand-new friend. Here’s everything we know before the season starts.

The Village Barber 2 : Overview

Park Bo Gum Levels Up as a Certified Hairdresser

The Park Bo Gum you saw in season one has been studying hard. He earned his barber license and the national hairdresser certification, which he passed on his second try despite its low pass rate. He says he practiced at least four hours a day, and this time he aimed to finish the exam faster. The payoff is a wider menu of hair services for visiting customers.

Lee Sang Yi Brings Bigger Nail Art Ambitions

Lee Sang Yi returns as a more experienced nail artist and says he feels a stronger sense of responsibility. He practiced even harder to improve his service. This season’s menu is expanded to include:

• Magnetic nail designs
• Intricate nail art
• Pedicures
• Skincare treatments

He sums up the show’s appeal in two words, “genuine” and “sincere,” and credits the team’s honest care for the shop.

Ko Kyung Pyo Joins as the Team’s Chef

The new face is Ko Kyung Pyo, and he’s the backbone of the trio. While the other two handle hair and nails, he cooks their meals and serves snacks to customers. He says he joined simply because he enjoys spending meaningful time with good people.

Chemistry That Feels Like Home

Park Bo Gum and Ko Kyung Pyo have worked together before, including on Reply 1988, so the comfort shows. Park says it felt as if they’d been together all along. Lee Sang Yi calls Ko a dependable older brother who steps in whenever the others are unsure, and who cooks wonderfully. Ko adds that the time together made him see both friends in an even better light.

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