Netflix’s hit Korean mystery–adventure variety show is officially coming back for a second season—and it’s adding a fresh face to the squad. Returning agents Lee Yong-jin, John Park, Lee Hye-ri (Hyeri), Kim Do-hoon, and KARINA (aespa) will reunite under PD Jeong (Jung) Jong-yeon, with Gabee (the dancer–choreographer famed from Street Woman Fighter) joining as the newest agent.
The renewal, at a glance
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Status: Season 2 confirmed by Netflix Korea.
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Returning cast: Lee Yong-jin, John Park, Hyeri, Kim Do-hoon, KARINA.
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New member: Gabee (LACHICA’s leader, Street Woman Fighter alum).
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Release date: TBA—Netflix has not announced a premiere date yet.
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What Netflix is teasing: “Evolved missions set in a new world” and upgraded team synergy.
Who’s back—and why that matters
Season 1’s chemistry was the show’s secret weapon. With Lee Yong-jin’s quick wit, John Park’s logic, Hyeri’s clutch clue-finding, Kim Do-hoon’s bold moves, and KARINA’s intuitive reads, the format delivered puzzle-box thrills without feeling cutthroat. Keeping that core intact sets Season 2 up to push harder on teamwork and escalation rather than a reset.
Meet the new agent: Gabee
Gabee’s profile—fast thinking, stage charisma, and natural leadership from Street Woman Fighter—makes her an intriguing X-factor for group dynamics. Expect sharper deduction-by-movement moments, physical problem-solving, and a livelier read-of-the-room when tensions spike.
What to expect in Season 2
Netflix’s newsroom preview promises bigger-scope scenarios and “evolved missions set in a new world.” In other words: higher production scale, new rule twists, and puzzles that lean into the show’s immersive, escape-room-meets-roleplay vibe—now with a six-person unit that has learned from Season 1’s trial by fire.
Quick refresher on Season 1
Launched in 2024, Agents of Mystery dropped the cast into cinematic, time-boxed investigations where they had six hours to unravel paranormal-tinged cases—part scavenger hunt, part logic gauntlet, all teamwork. It’s a Jung Jong-yeon production (the mind behind The Devil’s Plan, The Genius, Great Escape), and it played like premium, story-driven variety.
Release timing and how to watch
There’s no premiere date yet; expect updates via Netflix Korea’s channels and the Netflix Newsroom. When it lands, Season 2 will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide.
Bottom line
Season 2 keeps the fan-favourite team intact, adds Gabee to shake up strategies, and aims for bigger, smarter missions. If you loved the cooperative chaos and clever staging of Season 1, the new season sounds like the same DNA—levelled up.
