'Severance 2' Original Author Mentions Filming → Ha Young Casting Rumors.. Netflix "Still in Discussion" [Star Issue]

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As various rumors continue to circulate regarding a sequel season of 'Severance', Netflix has maintained a cautious stance.

Recently, interest has grown over the filming timeline and whether the original cast will return for Season 2 of 'Severance'. In particular, expectations have risen that production for the follow-up season may have officially begun after the original author, Lee Nak-jun, directly mentioned the start time for Season 2 filming.

On the 24th episode of KBS 2TV's 'Malja Show', Lee Nak-jun, the web novel author of 'Severance' and former otolaryngologist specialist, appeared and stated, "Pre-production work for Season 2 is complete, and we are currently searching for locations. Filming is expected to begin in October."

However, Netflix has drawn a line by maintaining its previous position that "nothing has been decided."

Amid this, reports emerged that Ha Young, who played nurse Cheon Jang-mi in Season 1 of 'Severance', would appear not only in Season 2 but also in Season 3. Given that Ha Young recently became embroiled in controversy over his great-great-grandfather's collaboration with Japan, attention has focused on whether he will return for the follow-up seasons.

On the 26th, Netflix told StarNews, "Production of a sequel is still under discussion; there is no information available at this time regarding the filming start date or casting."

This aligns with Netflix's previous statement that "'Severance' Season 2 is being discussed positively, but nothing has been decided regarding filming."

Ultimately, the only officially confirmed fact so far is that production of a follow-up season for 'Severance' is under discussion. According to Netflix, not only has the filming start date for the sequel season not been determined, but whether the original cast, including Ha Young, will return also remains undecided.

Meanwhile, Ha Young recently introduced his family's four-generation medical lineage on various variety programs, sparking controversy over collaboration with Japan after his great-great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho (1872–1927)'s past actions were re-examined.

On the 12th, Ha Young stated via his SNS, "Until now, I only knew fragments of my great-great-grandfather's life through stories passed down by my family. Regrettably, in my ignorance, I have brought up stories about him on various occasions as if boasting about my family."

He continued, "Through this incident, while personally searching for related materials, I learned of my great-great-grandfather's collaborationist actions. I believe that the fact that I was unaware does not justify ignoring or trivializing this history. I deeply accept this fault and sincerely apologize as a descendant." He bowed his head in apology.

Lee Do-yoon, the director who directed 'Severance', had previously expressed support by liking Ha Young's handwritten apology post.

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