SEOUL, Dec 19 — South Korean cable television network tvN has pledged to seek “the best solution” for The Second Signal following actor Cho Jin-woong’s retirement, as controversy surrounding his past actions casts doubt over the long-awaited sequel’s future.

In a statement issued two weeks after the issue first surfaced, the production team behind The Second Signal — widely known as Signal 2 — said the drama had been carefully prepared with the intention of a summer 2026 release, marking 10 years since the original series aired, according to Chosun Biz.