AceShowbiz - Bloodhounds is preparing to return for its second season this spring on Netflix. The action-packed Korean drama, originally released in 2023, has quickly become a fan favorite with an impressive 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Created by Jeong Chan, the series stars Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong, and Huh Joon-ho in a gripping story about two young men and a moneylender joining forces against a ruthless loan shark syndicate.

On Wednesday, Netflix officially announced that Bloodhounds season 2 will premiere on April 3, 2026, and released the first trailer, giving fans a glimpse into the intense action and new conflicts awaiting the characters. Following their triumphs in the first season, Woo Do-hwan's character, Gun-woo, chases his dream of becoming a professional boxer. With Lee Sang-yi's character, Woo-jin, now acting as his coach, they dive into a dangerous underground boxing world filled with fresh adversaries. One such enemy is Baek-jeong, portrayed by Jung Ji-hoon, who emerges as a significant threat.

The trailer highlights rigorous training sequences featuring Gun-woo and Woo-jin, introduces the formidable new antagonist, and showcases the volatility beyond the boxing ring, where money and power fuel conflict. The series promises to maintain the thrilling action and suspense that earned it an 89% Tomatometer and an even higher 92% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes during its debut season.

Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi are both well-established actors in the Korean drama scene. Viewers might recognize Woo Do-hwan from projects like Mad Dog, Tempted, Joseon Attorney, Mr. Plankton, and Made in Korea. Lee Sang-yi has gained attention through his roles in Once Again, My Demon, and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. This series marks the first television or film credit for creator Jeong Chan, who adapted the story from his 48-chapter manhwa (webcomic) published on Webtoon between 2019 and 2020.

Jeong Chan also serves as the primary writer for the TV adaptation, collaborating with Kim Joo-hwan, known for Midnight Runners and The Divine Fury, who contributes as a writer and director. Notably, Woo Do-hwan previously worked with Kim on The Divine Fury before reuniting on Bloodhounds.

As Netflix continues to expand its Korean content catalog following the massive success of Squid Game (which concluded in 2025), Bloodhounds aims to establish itself as a long-running action thriller for fans of shows like My Name and All of Us Are Dead. Season 1 of Bloodhounds remains fully available on Netflix for viewers eager to catch up before the new season arrives.

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Bloodhounds blends elements of crime, drama, action, and adventure, making it a standout series for audiences seeking intense storytelling and dynamic characters. With the new season set to release on April 3, 2026, fans can anticipate more gripping battles both inside and outside the boxing ring as Gun-woo and Woo-jin face escalating dangers.