tvN has confirmed that The Village Barber is coming back for a second season. The show will premiere in November 2026. Park Bo Gum and Lee Sang Yi will return. Ko Kyung Pyo joins the cast as a new member. Kwak Dong Yeon will not be part of the new season.
The first season ended on April 3, 2026. It was a big success. The show ranked first in its time slot across all channels for seven weeks in a row among viewers aged 20 to 49. It also ranked first in household ratings among cable channels for six weeks. The show reached about 200 countries around the world. It scored 9.5 out of 10 on IMDb.
Park Bo Gum and Ko Kyung Pyo’s Long Friendship Comes to TV
Park Bo Gum and Ko Kyung Pyo have known each other for more than ten years. They first worked together on the dramas Tomorrow’s Cantabile (also known as Naeil’s Cantabile) and Reply 1988. They also appeared together in the films The Admiral: Roaring Currents and Coin Locker Girl. They are known as close friends in the entertainment industry.
Fans are excited to see their natural friendship on screen. The show will let viewers watch how the two interact in a casual setting. Their long friendship is expected to bring a comfortable and easy vibe to the show.
“Park Bo-gum and Ko Kyung-pyo, who built a close friendship over a decade since collaborating in the dramas ‘Cantabile Tomorrow’ and ‘Reply 1988,’ will showcase their natural chemistry.”
New Cast Changes for Season 2
Kwak Dong Yeon will not return for the second season. He was part of the main cast in Season 1. After the first season ended, his contract with his former agency expired. He later moved to The Black Label, which is the same agency as Park Bo Gum.
Ko Kyung Pyo will take his place. He is known for his quick thinking and sense of humor. He has appeared in many variety programs and is often called a “variety gem”.
Lee Sang Yi will also return. In Season 1, he earned a nail technician certification for the show. He provided hand care and manicures to the villagers. With Ko Kyung Pyo joining, Lee Sang Yi becomes the second oldest in the group. This change creates a new dynamic among the cast members.
What the Show Is About
The Village Barber is a reality variety show. Park Bo Gum runs a hair salon in a small countryside village. He got his national barber certification during his mandatory military service in 2022. He trained himself further and can even do women’s haircuts.
In the show, Park Bo Gum and his friends operate the salon. They cut hair, cook meals, and clean the space. They also talk with the local residents and become part of the community. The show has a calm and healing atmosphere. There is no fixed script. Viewers see real conversations between the cast and the villagers.
Season 1 featured several celebrity visitors. Guests included Rain, Park Hae Joon, Choi Dae Hoon, and Kim So Hyun. Season 2 may also bring in new part-timers or special guests.
Premiere Date and Where to Watch
The Village Barber Season 2 will premiere on tvN in November 2026. An exact date has not been announced yet. Filming is set to begin in late August 2026.
The first season is available on Rakuten Viki. The second season will most likely also stream on Rakuten Viki. International viewers will be able to watch the show shortly after its domestic broadcast in South Korea.
The show was released in about 200 countries in its first season. It reached viewers in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania.
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Why Fans Are Excited
The reunion of Park Bo Gum and Ko Kyung Pyo is the biggest talking point. Both actors are well-loved for their roles in Reply 1988. That drama remains one of the most popular Korean dramas ever made.
Fans are also curious about how Ko Kyung Pyo will fit into the group. His quick wit and sense of humor are expected to create fun moments with the other cast members.
The show’s success in Season 1 set high expectations. It won over viewers with its simple and honest format. The new season promises to keep the same healing and lighthearted feel.
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