Popular K-Drama Suffers Shocking Cast Overhaul, Triggering Scathing Reactions

Fans were caught off guard after news broke that the upcoming second season of Good Partner will undergo major casting changes. The production’s decision to replace key cast members has sparked a heated response among viewers who followed the first season closely.

According to a new report, SBS’s Good Partner is currently in the middle of script development, with filming expected to begin in March next year. Two episodes of the new season’s script have already been completed. While lead actress Jang Na Ra will reprise her role, several other familiar faces will not be returning.

Nam Ji Hyun and Kim Jun Han, who earned praise for their chemistry and performances in the first season, are reportedly stepping down from the project.

Meanwhile, P.O (Pyo Ji Hoon) will remain part of the main cast. In a surprising move, Kim Hye Yoon has been confirmed to join the new lineup, taking over the spot left by Nam Ji Hyun. The production team is still finalizing the casting for another male lead role.

The shake-up has divided fans online. Many expressed disappointment over the departure of Kim Jun Han, while others questioned the overall direction of the new season, saying the show might lose the dynamic that made it popular in the first place.

• “They need Kim Jun Han in it…”
• “At this rate, I’d rather just watch Detectives: The Trade Secret instead.”
• “P.O’s character didn’t get a good response anyway…”
• “Kim Hye Yoon feels out of place. I don’t think she’ll fit in. The original cast was perfect…what is this?”
• “Ah, P.O…”
• “Without Kim Jun Han, it just doesn’t give that same flavor…”

The production team has yet to comment on the changes or explain the reason behind the cast reshuffle.