Power, Betrayal & Growth: How the “Made in Korea 2” Trio Transformed Their Characters

Nine years changes a person — and it’s changed Baek Ki Tae, Jang Geon Young, and Baek Ki Hyun even more. Ahead of its September premiere, Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, and Woo Do Hwan sat down with ELLE Korea for a striking pictorial and got candid about how deeply their characters have evolved since Season 1.

What’s New in Season 2

The first “Made in Korea” pitted ambitious Baek Ki Tae against prosecutor Jang Geon Young during the turbulent 1970s. Season 2 picks up nine years later, with Ki Tae now at the height of his power, Geon Young quietly building a counterattack, and Ki Tae’s younger brother Baek Ki Hyun charting his own dangerous path to influence.

Hyun Bin described his character as noticeably bolder now — power has reshaped everything from his posture to how his tie is knotted. Jung Woo Sung said Geon Young has grown tougher after years of hardship, though both men remain, in his words, small players swept along by their era’s tide. Woo Do Hwan shared that Ki Hyun has matured with new responsibilities, driven by a need to protect his family.

Made in Korea 2: Overview

Fans searching for more context on the show’s lead star can check out Hyun Bin’s career background on Wikipedia for a refresher before the premiere.

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