Overview
- Studio S announced on Monday that Park Shin‑hye will reprise her lead role in a second season of The Judge From Hell that the broadcaster has placed in its 2027 drama slate.
- The renewal follows the series’ strong 2024 run on Disney+ and reflects SBS’s plan to extend successful shows rather than rely solely on new titles.
- SBS has not released a production schedule or confirmed other cast members, and Kim Jae‑yeong’s return as the detective Han Da‑On remains unannounced.
- Studio S executives said they will use AI selectively in upcoming dramas to cut costs and create complex scenes, citing examples of large savings and saying viewers will see on‑screen disclaimers when AI is used.
- Park’s reported pregnancy with her second child was noted at the announcement and could influence Season 2’s timing, which the network has left vague as it finalizes production plans.