Pachinko Season 3: Release Date, Cast, and Renewal Updates

Will the sweeping drama series, Pachinko be back with its bang-on season 3? Well, Pachinko Season 2 aired its long-awaited finale on October 11, whereby the drama came alive with interesting plots. When Noa starts to build new relationships at Waseda University, the story unfolds in the 1990s. 

Here, Solomon is punished for the actions against his ex-enemy, and Sunja makes decisions that determine the rest of her life. The audiences have been left to guess what more lies in store in Pachinko and whether there will be Pachinko 3. So, to get a hint, keep reading!

Synopsis of Pachinko Series- A Korean Drama 

Pachinko tells a comprehensive tale of generational experience and hardship spanning eight decades of a Korean family’s life. Starting from the 1910s based, American-born Korean, it portrays the life of Sunja.

Pachinko Season 3: Release Date, Cast, and Renewal Updates

She is a woman who experienced love, and betrayal and had to move to Japan during the beginning of colonial rule. It focuses on such aspects as consciousness and existence. The series explains how one inexperienced family struggles for human worth. It is a story of optimism, cultural identity, and indigenous people’s unfaltering love.

Where Can I Watch Pachinko 2?

If you are wondering where I can watch Pachinko 2, then the second season is now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. The episodes of season 2 premiered on Friday, August 23. 

  • The second season consists of 8 episodes, which came out weekly till October 11 as the final episode. 
  • Pachinko streams only on Apple TV+ and requires a membership for an Apple subscription that costs $9.99 monthly or $99 yearly.

Subscribers to Apple TV+ for the first time get to watch Pachinko without paying for it since the service offers a 7-day trial period.

Insights on the Future Seasons

Earlier this week, TV Line spoke to Soo Hugh, the showrunner of Pachinko, and asked her a few questions about the possibility of Pachinko Season 3. Although the show has a sizable fan base, up until this week, it has not featured in Nielsen’s streaming list. When asked about the current state of the Show, Hugh stated clearly that they have not begun anything formally.

So, it is not possible to say the Pachinko season 3 release date. However, there is a direct hint of season 3 that the audience got after the release of the show’s second season. 

But Hugh said she has not had the thumbs up on the third season yet. But, she has been thinking about it for a while now as she continued saying,

When I pitched to Apple and the buyers now five, six years.

She further continued by saying that she already has been pitched for the entire season to Apple. But, as of now, they are all waiting to see what happens next.

Plot and Characters Explored in Pachinko Season 2

Portraying the dual timelines effectively, as well as the effects of war, poverty, and human relationships in detail, Pachinko Season 2 remains a masterpiece. Set against the backdrop of the middle of the 20th century, the audience witnesses every cast of Pachinko fighting for life in an environment filled with confusion and instability. 

  • Hansu is depicted as a powerful character, and on the other end, Sunja is a family protector figure.
  • The late 20th-century timeline revolves around Solomon, who just wants to gain power, albeit after going through so much loss. 
  • Soon, Sunja is faced with a tragedy she wished she could leave behind in the past as the season goes on. 

Who Would Star in Pachinko Season 3- The Cast

If Pachinko gets the green light for Pachinko season 3 renewal, then fans are set to witness more complex stories and the most interesting narratives set in the series.

Pachinko Season 3: Release Date, Cast, and Renewal Updates

If season 3 happens, the audience will see the talented cast. Fans will see: 

  • Lee Minho as Koh Hansu, 
  • Yuh-Jung Youn as Older Sunja, 
  • Minha Kim as Younger Sunja
  • Jin Ha as Solomon Baek. 
  • Anna Sawai as Naomi
  • Eunchae Jung as Young Kyunghee
  • Soji Arai as Mozasu
  • Junwoo Han as Yoseb
  • Sungkyu Kim as Kim Changho

Without a doubt, they all have well embraced their roles and characters in the series.

Is There Any Trailer for Pachinko Season 3?

No, as of now, there is no trailer or teaser of the Pachinko season 3. But, if it gets released, we will make sure you get the information. Until then, you can enjoy the Pachinko season 2 or 1 if you want.

So, there is no official confirmation about the third season, but season 2 has set the benches asking for more, raising the stakes of love during the World War. Therefore, season 3 could be even grander, and one would expect more drama from the series. Besides, the stories in Pachinko are not finished, so deciding to end with Season 2 will not be entirely justified for the show.

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