The 2019 super hit South-Korean drama series, ‘Designated Survivor: 60 Days’ had everyone talking when it first came out. Penned by Kim Tae-hee and directed by Yoon Jong-sun, the political thriller drama series is based on the American TV series titled ‘Designated Survivor’ by David Guggenheim which ran from 2016 to 2019. ‘Designated Survivor: 60 Days’ is being developed by Studio Dragon. It stars Ji Jin-hee, Heo Joon-ho, and Kang Han-na. The sixteen-episode series was launched in July 2019.
Even though the series came out three years ago, there’s been no concrete news till now and it seems like many fans are still anxiously awaiting the second season. Read this post till the end to know more about Designated Survivor: 60 Days season 2.
About The Show
The official summary states: “Designated Survivor: 60 Days follows the main storyline of the original format, but has been adapted to feature more of the Korean reality.
“It is a story of a politician, who suddenly ascends from the position of Minister of Environment to President, as an explosion at the National Assembly kills everyone in the Cabinet who is ahead of him in terms of the presidential succession.
“Park Mu-jin is a scientist-turned-politician who struggles to fit in politics. Park is the acting president for 60 days, and during this period, albeit inexperienced and unwilling, he tries to uncover the truth behind the attack.”
Designated Survivor: 60 Days Release Date: When is it?
In 2019, it was announced that Designated Survivor: 60 Days season 2 would be dropped in July 2020. Fast forward to August 2022, and still it has not been released yet.
Sadly, the announcement that Designated Survivor 60 Days had been commissioned for the second season was only just a rumor. In a conversation for the KBS Radio show in August 2021, main actor Ji Jin-hee disclosed that it would be difficult for them to build a season 2. The lack of updates or announcements from the creators strongly indicates that the chances of the series returning for a second run are quite bleak.
Designated Survivor 60 Days Season 2 cast and producers have not said anything. In 2019, tvN and Netflix premiered the critically and commercially successful first season. In 2020, a second season was shelved owing to actor and actress contract issues. No word concerning a second season has been released since then. There is no indication that the show would be renewed, although fans have theorized.
The cast and crew of Designated Survivor 60 Days have moved on. Since then, Ji Jin-hee has starred in D.P. Season 2 and The Road: The Tragedy of One. Other dramas Yoo Jong-sun directed include Penthouse and The Veil. The show may return despite the lack of news about a second season of Designated Survivor 60 Days. Stay tuned for updates!
Designated Survivor 60 Days season 1 recap!
Designated Survivor 60 Days has no season 2, so let’s summarize the first. South Korean political thriller Designated Survivor 60 Days premiered on tvN and Netflix in 2019. Ji Jin-hee plays Park Mu-jin, the Minister of Environment, who becomes interim president of South Korea when a terrorist assault kills the president and cabinet.
Mu-jin has 60 days as president until a new election, but he must deal with a North Korean invasion, a populist demagogue, and his own problems. Kind and idealistic, Mu-jin is inexperienced and naive. He is first intimidated by his challenges, but he learns to rely on his intelligence, advisors, and public support to lead the country through a difficult time.
Mu-jin defeats the populist demagogue, prevents conflict with North Korea, and uncovers the terrorist attack. People respect and admire him, and he leaves office feeling accomplished. Designated Survivor 60 Days is a well-made, suspenseful thriller with quality acting and narrative. Genre enthusiasts must see it.
The Cast of Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 2
If ever a second season of Designated Survivor: 60 Days is renewed, the central cast and characters expected to return include:
- Ji Jin-hee in the role of Park Mu-jin
- Lee Joon-hyuk plays the role of Oh Yeong-seok
- Heo Joon-ho will return as Han Joo-seung
- Kang Han-na in the character of Han Na-kyung
- Bae Jong-ok in the role of Yoon Chan-kyung
In supporting roles we expect to see Kim Gyu-ri in the role of Choi Kang-yeon, Nam Woo-hyun in the character of Park Si-wan, and Ok Ye-rin portraying the role of Park Si-jin, amongst others.
Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 2 Story
The storyline for season two of Designated Survivor: 60 Days has yet to be determined as the drama series is still awaiting its renewal confirmation, though we doubt that a second season will ever happen. To put it, it’s already been over three years since the series debuted and the lack of information from the show makers points that there won’t be a second season in the future.
You can watch the 16-episode series which is available for streaming on Netflix.
[Updated January 2023]
Will Designated Survivor: 60 Days return in 2023?
As of January 2023, the makers haven’t officially greenlit the series Designated Survivor: 60 Days for the second season. Last year it was announced that the series will air in June 2022 – however, there hasn’t been any updates yet. Also, the series hasn’t been canceled so we can expect the renewal announcements to be made sooner. We will update this space as soon as any information is made available. Until then, stay connected with us!
How many episodes could there be in season 2?
The previous season of the series had a total of 16 episodes. Thus, if the makers decided to follow a similar pattern, the second season may also comprise 16 episodes. However, there hasn’t been an official update yet.
Is there a trailer for Designated Survivor: 60 Days season 2?
Designated Survivor season two is yet to be renewed. Hence, there’s no trailer for now. For the time being, you may watch the previous season’s trailer down below.
Is Designated Survivor: 60 Days worth watching?
Designated Survivor: 60 Days is about the relationship between Moo Jin and Kang Yeon. It’s a feel-good series with love and a bit of romance. On IMDb, the series received an average rating of 8.1 out of 10. While on MyDramaList, it holds a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Hence, its definitely worth watching!
Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 2 May Not Happen!
It’s been more than three years since the 16th episode season was released and till now, there has been no word from the makers which only indicates that the chances of the series returning with a sequel are slim. Hence, we highly assume that it’s unlikely for a second season to be produced as the series was a one-time series only and not meant for more than one season.
(updated 5/10/2023)
