Following the successful launch of its first episode, the new K-drama To My Beloved Thief is ready to release its second chapter. The show has quickly captured viewers with its unique story of a daytime doctor who is also a nighttime thief and the prince determined to catch her. After a shocking twist at the end of Episode 1, here is all the information you need to watch Episode 2.
Release Date and Global Streaming Details
To My Beloved Thief Episode 2 premiered on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The episode aired on the Korean broadcaster KBS2 at 9:20 PM Korea Standard Time (KST).
For international viewers, the drama is available to stream on Viki and Wavve in many regions. A search on JustWatch indicates the show is also streaming on Netflix in at least some areas. New episodes are expected to be released on these platforms shortly after the Korean broadcast, allowing global audiences to watch with multiple subtitle options.
Actor Moon Sang-min stars as Prince Yi Yeol, a sharp-minded royal who becomes obsessed with uncovering the identity of the mysterious thief. His interest goes beyond simple duty after a fateful encounter with Hong Eun-jo.
What Happened in Episode 1?
The story follows Hong Eun-jo, played by Nam Ji-hyun. Born from a secret affair between a nobleman and a slave woman, she grows up seeing the world’s harsh realities. By day, she works as a respected physician. By night, she becomes the masked thief “Hong Gil Dong,” stealing from corrupt officials and giving the wealth to the poor.
Her actions capture the attention of Prince Yi Yeol, who makes it his mission to find the thief. Their paths cross in the marketplace, with each misunderstanding the other’s true social status. In a bold move, Hong Eun-jo, while dressed as a noblewoman, impulsively steals a kiss from Prince Yi Yeol before running away.
The first episode ended with a major magical twist: Hong Eun-jo and Prince Yi Yeol unexpectedly swap bodies. This sudden change forces them to live each other’s lives, setting the stage for comedic and tense situations as they hide their true identities.
Story Preview and New Details for Episode 2
The newly released second episode picks up right after the shocking body swap. The official preview and released photos show the consequences of Hong Eun-jo’s impulsive kiss.
Prince Yi Yeol is now determined to find the woman who kissed him. His guards are seen holding up two wanted posters: one for the masked thief Hong Gil Dong, and another featuring the unmasked face of Hong Eun-jo. This makes her a wanted woman for two very different reasons.
The episode will show the two leads navigating their new reality. They must learn to live in each other’s bodies while guarding their own secrets. Eun-jo must hide her identity as the thief from the prince who is now living her life, while Yi Yeol has to adjust to life as a woman from a much different social class.
The show promises to mix comedy, romance, and fantasy against a historical backdrop. The unusual situation is expected to create funny moments as the prince and the thief-turned-doctor experience life from a completely different perspective.
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Main Cast and Production Information
The drama features a talented cast led by Nam Ji-hyun as the dual-lived Hong Eun-jo. She is joined by Moon Sang-min as the inquisitive Prince Yi Yeol. Supporting roles are played by actors including Hong Min-gi and Han So-eun.
To My Beloved Thief is scheduled to have a total of 16 episodes. New episodes are set to air every Saturday and Sunday on KBS2 at the same time, 9:20 PM KST. This means after Episode 2, the story will continue with Episode 3 on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
The series is a production from Studio Dragon, a company known for creating popular and well-made Korean dramas.
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