Actress Seo Eun-soo is set to expand her acting spectrum by portraying characters with distinct nuances across streaming and television platforms, according to a report published by OSEN on August 31, 2026. She will meet audiences with contrasting personas through Disney+’s original series Made in Korea Season 2, slated for release on September 9, and tvN’s upcoming drama Gift.
Made in Korea Season 2: Reprising the Role of Prosecutor Oh Ye-jin
In Made in Korea Season 2, Seo returns as Oh Ye-jin, a prosecutor who grew from an investigator. According to OSEN, Oh demonstrated a strong sense of justice and determination in Season 1, which was released in December of last year. In the upcoming second season—arriving after a nine-month gap—she dives deeper into the heart of the case with solidified resolve and independent judgment. Seo portrays the character’s growth and the weight of this transformation through dense acting, according to OSEN.
The epic drama was planned as a two-season project from the start with a production cost exceeding 70 billion Korean won, making it a rare multi-season work in the Korean market, OSEN reported.
tvN Drama Gift: Shifting to a Lively Physical Education Teacher
In a sharp pivot from her heavy legal drama role, Seo transforms into Yoon Seo-jin for the tvN drama Gift, which aims for a second-half premiere this year. Yoon serves as a physical education teacher and baseball team manager at Deokcheon High, driven by innate justice and initiative to lead students toward what is described as “happy baseball.”
According to OSEN, Yoon clashes with newly appointed coach Jung Min-yong—played by Kim Woo-bin—creating a humorous dynamic. This role showcases Seo’s new charm through a lively and energetic presence, distinguishing it from her previous heavy characters.
Did you know? Made in Korea was planned from its inception as a two-season epic featuring a production budget of over 70 billion Korean won, a relatively rare structural choice for Korean streaming series.
Broadening the Acting Range Across OTT and TV
By moving from a resolute prosecutor to a passionate physical education teacher, Seo continues to broaden her acting range by taking on characters with different personalities and tones. OSEN notes that by delicately portraying the emotions and core of each character, she adds persuasiveness to every role. Having consistently broken away from a single image, Seo is anticipated to deliver another impressive acting variation through these back-to-back projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Made in Korea Season 2 releasing?
According to OSEN, Disney+ will release Made in Korea Season 2 on September 9.
What role does Seo Eun-soo play in Gift?
In the tvN drama Gift, Seo plays Yoon Seo-jin, a physical education teacher and high school baseball team manager who clashes with coach Jung Min-yong, played by Kim Woo-bin.
Who stars alongside Seo in Gift?
Kim Woo-bin stars as newly appointed coach Jung Min-yong, opposite Seo Eun-soo’s character, Yoon Seo-jin.
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