Nam Ji-hyun Hints at Possible Season 2 of 'Beloved Bandit'

Actress Nam Ji-hyun expressed her hopes for a second season of 'Beloved Bandit,' saying, "It would be great if we could reunite."

On the 24th, Nam Ji-hyun, who starred in the KBS weekend mini-series 'Beloved Bandit,' was interviewed at a cafe in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul.

'Beloved Bandit' is a thrilling and grand romance about a woman who accidentally becomes the greatest thief in the land and the prince who chases her. Their souls switch, leading them to save each other and ultimately protect the people. Nam Ji-hyun plays Hong Eun-jo, who leads a double life as a medical woman by day and a thief by night.

The show started with a 4.3% viewership rating for its first episode and concluded with a 7.6% rating, marking a successful run. Nam Ji-hyun commented, "I was so proud to see viewers expressing their reluctance to let go," and added, "I'm happy that the show received so much love."

The final episode's epilogue showed Hong Eun-jo (played by Nam Ji-hyun) and Lee Yeol (played by Moon Sang-min) reuniting in modern times, sparking anticipation for a second season. When asked about the possibility of a Season 2, Nam Ji-hyun said, "I'm glad there's talk of a Season 2. It means the show was loved that much. Nothing is officially decided, but it would be great to reunite with the same cast," she said with a smile.

Reporter Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr