'Made in Korea' Season 2: Inside one of the most expensive K-dramas ever made

Expectations — and comparisons to a spate of South Korean historical blockbusters tackling the nation's most volatile political eras — hung heavy over the press conference for Season 2 of "Made in Korea," a project trade media dubbed "one of the most expensive K-drama productions in history." Launched in late 2025, the show paired two of the industry’s most bankable stars, Hyun Bin ("Crash Landing on You") and Jung Woo-sung ("12.12: The Day"), in a narrative of systemic power and greed set again