PACHINKO Season 2 Filming In Hamilton

Apple TV Plus critically acclaimed drama Pachinko has begun filming in Hamilton.

The show follows the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations, as they leave their homeland in a quest to thrive, survive and better their lives. It is told through the eyes of matriarch Sunja, who faces all types of challenges.

Pachinko stars Lee Min-ho, Youn Yuh-jung, Kim Min-ha, Jin Ha, Noh Sang-hyun, Jung Eun-chae and Anna Sawai.

Check out the trailer below.

It is based on a 2017 novel by Korean-American Min Jin Lee, who is also one of the show’s writers. The book covers the period from 1910-1989 which includes the occupation of Korea by the Japanese.

The first season consisted of eight episodes and it premiered on Apple TV Plus on March 25, 2022. It received much critical acclaim Apple handed the show a renewal in April for a second season. The show won the award for Best Foreign Language series at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards.

Pachinko is written and executive produced by Soo Hugh (“The Terror,” “The Killing”), who created the series and serves as showrunner. Kogonada and Justin Chon are executive producers and directed four episodes each, with Kogonada directing the pilot.

Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer executive produce for Media Res; Theresa Kang-Lowe executive produces for Blue Marble Pictures; and Richard Middleton also executive produces. Media Res’ Dani Gorin co-executive produces along with David Kim and Sebastian Lee.

Pachinko is available to watch only on Apple TV Plus with a subscription.

SOURCE: thespec.com