Song Kang is in talks to return in "Sweet Home" season 2.
It came after his agency, Namoo Actors, addressed the reports about the South Korean heartthrob reprising his role.
"It is true that we are in discussions about it, but nothing has been confirmed yet," Song Kang's agency said.
In the mega-hit Kdrama, the 27-year-old actor played the main protagonist, Cha Hyun Soo.
A loner high school student, his parents died in a car accident, prompting him to move to Green Home Mansion Apartment.
Song Kang mesmerized viewers with his mysterious character and charm as an actor.
'Sweet Home 2' Cast and What We Know So Far
Netflix is hush-hush about reports that the post-apocalyptic K-series will return for a sequel; however, multiple outlets revealed in October that "Sweet Home 2" would begin its production in winter.
Surprisingly, not all OG cast are included for the second installment.
At the time, JTBC News reported that only Lee Si Young and Park Gyu Young, who took the role of former firefighter Seo Yi Kyung and bassist Yoon Ji Su.
It means that Lee Do Hyun, Song Kang, and more will not appear in the second season, which disappointed several fans.
#SongKang became a trending topic on Twitter as viewers expressed their opinion towards the upcoming sequel.
Some fans even mentioned that "Sweet Home 2" would never be the same without the actor.
Fortunately, it appears that Netflix changed its mind and included the South Korean heartthrob among its lineup of lead stars.
As for the possible storyline of "Sweet Home 2," The Cinemaholic noted that the second installment might focus on the battle between humans and monsters. These creatures believe that they are part of evolution; hence they will try to eradicate every single person on Earth.
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Song Kang on the Popularity of 'Sweet Home'
Released in December 2020, "Sweet Home" immediately gained the attention of viewers with its unique plot, star-studded cast and not to mention, stunning visuals.
Due to the global fame, the post-apocalyptic Kdrama became the first South Korean series to enter Netflix Top 10 in the United States, making it in third place.
In an interview with Elle magazine in February 2020, Song Kang talks about his experience in "Sweet Home" and the popularity of the series.
Thye "Navillera" star admitted that he was stunned by the amount of fame that "Sweet Home" got worldwide.
When asked if he had already seen the entire series, the actor shared that he enjoyed binge-watching the whole Kdrama.
"I wanted to watch the final version with music, so I purposely didn't see the edited version. As soon as it was released, I binge-watched it, and it was really good. I watch the series every day."
After "Sweet Home," Song Kang starred in two series, "Navillera" with veteran actor Park In Hwan and "Nevertheless" with Han So Hee.
He is also starring in an upcoming Kdrama "Meteorological Agency People: The Cruelty of Office Romance" opposite Park Min Young, set to air in 2022.
