I’m really excited for the new season of “Pachinko” coming to Apple TV+ this summer. The show is all about a Korean family living in Japan for generations. It moves between different times in history and uses Korean, Japanese, and English which makes it super interesting to watch.
The trailer for season 2 was just released and it looks like it’s going to be another emotional rollercoaster. They used a cover of “Viva La Vida” by BLACKPINK’s Rosé that gives me chills. That same song will also play during the very last episode too.
Season 2 starts on August 23rd and will have 8 episodes come out one by one each week until October. Some parts of the story will be in 1945 during World War 2 in Osaka, Japan where the main character Sunja has tough choices to make to keep her family safe. Other parts will be in 1989 Tokyo following the character Solomon as he starts a new chapter in his life.
The cast in “Pachinko” is incredible with famous actors like Lee Minho from Korea. Season 1 was so good it won over 10 awards! With the neat mix of languages, moving time periods, and powerful acting, I’m sure season 2 will be just as riveting.
Whether you’ve seen it already or are new to the show, “Pachinko” does an amazing job sharing what it’s like being an immigrant through the generations. It also blends historical events with personal stories in a really beautiful way. I can’t wait to dive back into this family’s journey when the new season premieres on Apple TV+ on August 23rd!
