Pachinko star Youn Yuh-jung reveals the current status of the potential third season of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series. The show follows the struggles and triumphs of four generations of a Korean family living under Japanese rule, with a focus on Sunja’s journey for a better life. Beginning in 1915 and extending into 1989, the series intricately weaves historical events with personal dramas based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. With Youn leading as the elder Sunja, the future of Pachinko and its characters has garnered anticipation.
In an interview with ScreenRant‘s Tatiana Hullender at the Sundance Film Festival, Youn shared what she knows about Pachinko‘s future, which appears to have the potential for “4 seasons.” The South Korean actor recently featured in a remake of the romantic-comedy The Wedding Banquet, which premiered at Sundance this year. Here’s what the actor had to say:
No… They’re very secretive [people]. Nobody knows! But when I first got the offer from them, it was for 4 seasons.
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The Family’s Story Is Far From Over
Youn’s comments suggest that the creators have an ambitious plan in mind, even if specific details remain under wraps. The Pachinko season 2 finale left several threads unresolved, such as Noa’s transformation into “Ogawa Minato” and Mozasu’s initial foray into the pachinko industry. These developments set the stage for a deeper exploration of Sunja’s family. Creator Soo Hugh has further teased that “the dream is three or four seasons,” hinting at even greater narrative ambitions ahead.
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Hugh envisions a Pachinko where the past and present collide. As the story moves closer to 1989, the series promises not only a deeper exploration of the interconnected events shaping Sunja’s family, but also a bold deviation from the source material, which follows a chronological timeline. With Apple’s enthusiastic support and Youn’s riveting portrayal of Sunja at the heart of the series, Pachinko seems primed to deliver at least a few more seasons that offer a complete examination of Sunja’s history and her sons’ legacies.
Our Take On Pachinko’s Future
Pachinko Still Has More To Say
Pachinko has already proven itself as one of the most ambitious and emotionally resonant literary adaptations in recent years. Season 2’s finale leaves too many pivotal storylines open to stop now. With Soo Hugh’s compelling vision for Sunja’s future, Pachinko deserves at least another season to fully realize its scope. Apple TV+ has supported bold storytelling before, and Pachinko is a series that warrants the time and space to reach its conclusion.