“The Escape of the Seven” director Joo Dong Min will not be returning for Season 2.
On October 13, SBS confirmed reports that Joo Dong Min, who previously worked with “The Escape of the Seven” writer Kim Soon Ok on “The Last Empress” and the hit “The Penthouse” series, would leave the drama ahead of its upcoming second season.
A representative of the network stated, “Director Oh Joon Hyuk, who co-directed Season 1, will be helming Season 2.” They added, “The decision was made in accordance with internal discussions.”
After Season 1 of “The Escape of the Seven” wraps up later this year, the drama is scheduled to return with Season 2 in the first half of 2024.
“The Escape of the Seven” currently airs on Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m. KST.
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