KBS confirms Season 2 of Mystery Queen
by tipsymocha
The drama gods have answered our prayers, rejoice! KBS has confirmed that they have greenlighted a second season of detective comedy Mystery Queen, which is due to come on the airwaves next February. It’s actually a lot shorter of a wait than I was expecting, especially since it will have been less than a year from when the first season aired, which ran from this April through May.
Choi Kang-hee and Kwon Sang-woo, who played our titular amateur-sleuth ajumma and her ever-grumpy detective partner, are still in the “positively considering” stage, but it’s hard to think that they’ll turn down their offers to return. What would Mystery Queen be without its two leads and their adorable bickering? (Spin-offs Mrs. Cop 2 and Bad Guys 2 did both return with new casts, but let’s not think about that.) The two actors also expressed their desire to return to the screen as characters Seol-ok and Wan-seung in their post-show interviews, so here’s to hoping they confirm soon!
I’m also waiting to hear that our puppy rookie detective Joon-oh (Lee Won-geun), the heroine’s friend (Kim Hyun-sook), and her beau (Ahn Gil-kang) will be returning to reprise their roles. I grew quite attached to the ragtag Scooby gang that gradually came together throughout the show, and I want all the members back, solving crimes and going up against the baddies. There were a lot of adorable relationships that formed among them, which were largely platonic — for better or worse, depending on who you ask — and I can’t wait to see that developed more fully in the new season.
Speaking of, while I do admit the way Mystery Queen ended wasn’t ideal, especially the way the producers went about it (announcing their hopes for a second season after their cliffhanger finale aired), I think the last episode of the first season laid a lot of very promising groundwork for the new one to cover. In general, the show’s format and content lends itself well to multiple seasons with its procedural elements, but in addition, we’ll get to dig deeper into the main mystery connecting our two leads. We never got the answer to what Wan-seung’s first love had to do with Seol-ok’s parents’ suicide/murder, and the suspects they caught in the first season were more peripheral to the crimes.
However, the mystery in Mystery Queen aside, I’m most excited to see where our main characters will go from where we last saw them. Will Seol-ok pass her exam and become a rookie detective? Oh man, I’m already giggling at the thought of her possibly becoming Wan-seung and Joon-oh’s hoobae, since I know her attitude and behavior will likely be vastly different depending on which sunbae she’s talking to, which should make for some hilarious pettiness. I also wonder what will happen to her marriage now that she’s on her own, which is an arc that I hope will wrap up early on, so Seol-ok can be free to enter into a relationship with someone who is deserving of her. Hmm, will it be the puppy, or Grumpy McGrumperson?
Script work for Mystery Queen 2 is still ongoing, which is the primary reason Choi Kang-hee and Kwon Sang-woo’s agencies are citing for holding off on confirming their returns. We’ll likely hear more in the next couple of months as production gears up for the February 2018 airdate. For now, I’m just going to preemptively throw some confetti that we’re going to get some closure to Seol-ok and Wan-seung’s story, yay!
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Tags: Ahn Gil-kang, Choi Kang-hee, Jang Nara, kim Tera, Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Won-geun, Mystery Queen, Ryu Hwa-young, Seo Hyun-jin, Seo Ji-hye, Sohn Ho-joon, Woo Do-hwan, Yang Se-jong, Yoo Ji-tae
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1 Pickwick12
July 20, 2017 at 10:21 AM
Woohoo! Thrilled that the rare unicorn of a second season is actually appearing.
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Gidget
July 20, 2017 at 5:50 PM
Let's hope it turns into a long lasting series, along the lines of similar hits from the UK and US.
The only thing that could be better: a season where they merge the characters and story lines of this show and Neighborhood Lawyer JDH.
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Rainbow Unicorn
July 20, 2017 at 8:08 PM
Noooo.. i'm happy that they managed to get a 2nd season.. like @pickwick says it's a rare enough unicorn!
although i lourrved the scooby-gang and their bickering, i hope for resolved endings rather than non-confirmed multiple seasons!
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2 sarang
July 20, 2017 at 10:27 AM
Omo omo can't wait to watch this ?
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3 juniebug
July 20, 2017 at 10:29 AM
I'm really excited to hear this!! I loved the gang so much with all their bickering and can't wait to see it again in another season!! Drama gods, thank you for answering our prayers ?
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Rainbow Unicorn
July 20, 2017 at 8:11 PM
Haha! Yessss!! the bickering and their morbid fascination on best corpse disposal methods! Gahahaha
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4 dramamama
July 20, 2017 at 10:31 AM
Well, I guess now I can watch the last two episodes. I rebelled when I found out that the ending left a lot to be desired.
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Gidget
July 20, 2017 at 5:54 PM
The ending wasn't bad at all. It answered all the key questions, but left the characters still working out a part of the mystery which didn't hold a lot of emotional attachment (at least it didn't for me).
The ending let you imagine the characters happily continuing on with their lives long after the cameras stopped rolling.
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5 raeko
July 20, 2017 at 10:33 AM
So excited! Really hope the entire cast returns for Season 2.
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6 bananachocolate
July 20, 2017 at 10:36 AM
YES! The bickering duo is back! I hope the script will be good ? and we get all the actors and actresses for season 2 back. The crew probably pushed for a season 2 so much then... since it's quite rare for a drama to get another season...
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7 mary
July 20, 2017 at 10:41 AM
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! I'm so happy! I have lots of things I hope to see for the second season. Like the original Scooby Gang and Inspector Woo and A NICELY WRAPPED UP ENDING. I swear, Show, if you set us up for another "we wanted another season so we left everyone hanging"... *sharpens knives*
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Rainbow Unicorn
July 20, 2017 at 8:06 PM
Hahaha! Lol! see - it's hard not to jinx it on the rant! ^_^
But il join u on the sharpening knives ;)
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Laica
July 20, 2017 at 9:19 PM
Everything you said! I'M SO EXCITED! :)))))
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8 mochakat9
July 20, 2017 at 10:47 AM
Yea!!!
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9 alasecond
July 20, 2017 at 10:51 AM
THIS.. is the most magical awesome good news ever!..
Had zero hope , rather in negative of this happening.. so so so happy
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10 TrinPie
July 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM
So excited! I was not happy with how the series ended but if they are doing a 2nd season and with all the same cast then I am perfectly happy with it!
Hopefully all the questions the last episode opened up will get answered. I also really hope the full cast will sign on because the drama just wont be the same without them (especially our grumpy detective and spunky ahjumma).
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11 vongole
July 20, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Awesome news! Can't wait!!!!!
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12 sabrina
July 20, 2017 at 11:08 AM
I cant contain my excitement.I loved this duo so much, so as the gangs. PLz don't change anything major except for her marriage.I dont want her to go back to tht house.
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Lord Cobol
July 20, 2017 at 1:42 PM
We don't want her back with hubby. Mother in law & sister in law were ok.
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Rainbow Unicorn
July 20, 2017 at 8:09 PM
i suspect that since the hubby was moved off to Jeju island and they havent yet gotten a divorce, she will continue living with the MIL & SIL ?!
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harmonyfb
July 20, 2017 at 10:50 PM
In the last episode, it's mentioned that she's living elsewhere, and it shows the in-laws doing their own damn housework, so..yay for Seol-ok.
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13 C.Lo
July 20, 2017 at 11:11 AM
Great news! They are a such a fun duo.
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14 sorrynotsorry
July 20, 2017 at 11:23 AM
I actually hope they wrap up the whole thing about his first love early on. I have to admit I was kind of tired of it, but I'm definitely in on a second season. I didn't love the end, but it didn't bother me so much.
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15 korfan
July 20, 2017 at 11:27 AM
This made my day! Fantastic news!
So looking forward to having questions answered and embarking on solving more mysteries with Wan-seung, Seol-ok, and all the others. ..... I do seriously hope that all the original cast members return for this. All of them! It just wouldn't be the same otherwise.
*crossing fingers*
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16 Kip
July 20, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Ohhhh yeah why is it not 2018 yet? I miss our ahjumma detective and her grumpypants sidekick and crew already.
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17 Chiisan
July 20, 2017 at 11:33 AM
Wooot! I know Mystery Queen wasn't perfect, but I love the characters and can't wait to get back to their stories again. The sooner Season 2's scripts are done, the more likely it will happen.
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18 loveblossom
July 20, 2017 at 11:48 AM
Whoa!! 2nd season is really happening! And sooner than expected. They have got to have the original cast back especially Choi Kang-hee and Kwon Sang-woo!!!
I wasn't satisfied with the finale so I hope the second season will be good.
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19 jvang
July 20, 2017 at 11:49 AM
AHHH!!! YES!!! THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WOOO!!!!! I desperately hope the original cast comes back for season 2.
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20 Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
July 20, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Must be nice. But, when will Lookout? *pouts* I guess that's out of the question for at least a year with Lee Si-young pregnant and getting married. I'm happy for all you MQ fans, I really am. I just gonna sit in this corner and cry.
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Lord Cobol
July 20, 2017 at 1:45 PM
Lookout writer & staff to network: "See, if they can do it so can we!"
Network: "Wait and see if they fail."
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meowingme
July 20, 2017 at 6:03 PM
Don't be mean, network!
Literally the first thing on my head: so there's a chance for Lookout too? Am still missing them so much, will be ok with waiting longer if there's some hope of all cast back together (coz Prosecutor Jang Do-han's not dead, y'all!).
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21 bmore
July 20, 2017 at 12:07 PM
HOORAY!!!! Also thrilled.
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22 Kasumi
July 20, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Yay!! I'm so glad. The show ended with too many unresolved issues.
I really hope the original gang all come back including Seol-ok's mother in law ?
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23 Bebot
July 20, 2017 at 12:31 PM
Yes. I like their bickerings.. Main casts need to return .. Can't wait for February..
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24 kingsqueen
July 20, 2017 at 12:47 PM
Wow! Can't believe they are actually following through with doing a season 2. And that's good considering how the first one ended - but only if they bring back all the main actors. I would definitely watch if they wrapped up all the loose ends they left open from season 1.
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25 mjfan4life
July 20, 2017 at 1:11 PM
I seriously JUST made an account just to say HELL YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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26 luzitania
July 20, 2017 at 1:33 PM
Omg, yes! I loved Mystery Queen. I am so ready for season 2.
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27 oosiee
July 20, 2017 at 1:46 PM
this time, it'll be our ahjumma who saves HIM(i hope)..from his 1st love because last time she was shown, she seemed super shady...and YAY~2nd season!!
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mary
July 20, 2017 at 3:58 PM
I want this too. The noona first love sounds like she's based on Irene Adler. Season 2 can be about Seol-ok and the noona trying to outsmart each other.
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28 Lord Cobol
July 20, 2017 at 1:51 PM
I said this in the final episode comments, but...
(flame suit on)
...All they really need is Choi Kang-hee as Seol-ok. It's fine if she gets to carry on with Grumpy and Puppy, but it's also fine if she has to break in a whole new generation of know-it-all detectives (with maybe a cameo of Grumpy saying "Told you so").
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29 nahaluk
July 20, 2017 at 2:07 PM
This new makes me so happy! :)
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30 wingedswan
July 20, 2017 at 2:12 PM
HECKS YEAH!!!
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31 Hilla
July 20, 2017 at 2:16 PM
OMG, I have been waiting for the notice of a season 2 renewal everyday since the show ended. SO GLAD it finally arrived! I was a little concern when the final episode's ratings dropped a bit. Now all I have to wait is for Choi Kang hee and Kwon Sang-woo to confirm they are returning and I can officially celebrate!
YESSS!
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32 Kimi
July 20, 2017 at 4:21 PM
Yay! The ending of the first season left way too many unanswered questions to not have a second season.
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33 goldenaddiction
July 20, 2017 at 5:10 PM
Ahhhhhh! I am sooo happy. This was one of my favorite dramas this years and I was devastated when they stopped at a cliffhanger...
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34 Diana Hansen
July 20, 2017 at 5:26 PM
i am so on this boat too! it makes me mega happy to see the"rest of the story" !!! i love the two leads so take me where you go show! i am ready. i LURVE kwon sang woo!
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35 Gidget
July 20, 2017 at 5:42 PM
Yaaaaaaaay! Now the ending makes sense.
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36 sunshower
July 20, 2017 at 6:10 PM
Yay yay yay yay!!! *happy dance happy dance*
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37 meowingme
July 20, 2017 at 6:33 PM
Wowow, great news! Seriously thought second season is impossible, but am pleasantly surprised. Would like to think people behind the show already has an inkling, hence the ending. (Still clinging on the hope for a similar route for Lookout.)
Here's hoping the script will be way tighter, coz it was kinda hole-y before. Also adding my prayer for everybody reprising their roles, and more appearance of Inspector Woo!
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38 bqk318
July 20, 2017 at 7:19 PM
I can pass myself to watch ep 2 because Kwon Sang-woo, can't stop thinking about his scandal and also his acting.
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39 ar
July 20, 2017 at 7:25 PM
Wow, this is really happening!! I'm only cautiously ecstatic. They need to get the whole crew together and the writing quality needs to be sustained. I hope things will resolve by the end of season 2 and there won't be an attempt to get a season 3. The production is lucky that they gambled on a season 2 and won. I hope this won't lead to a bunch of shows ending on the hopes of getting a second season.
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40 Chloe
July 20, 2017 at 8:32 PM
Yes!yes!yes!!OMG, my heart just stop beating for this news.
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41 elvira
July 20, 2017 at 8:37 PM
Yippeeeey... tag-tag Scobby gang returns!
P.S. Hurry divorce your husband, Seol ok.
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42 damnmok
July 20, 2017 at 9:12 PM
OMG practically yelped and jumped on the bed and did a fist pump! Best news I've heard all week especially considering that I've given up hoping for a 2nd season. I didnt expect to love the show and characters so much. Something to look forward to. Aww this just made my day. *smiling from ear to ear
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43 harmonyfb
July 20, 2017 at 10:47 PM
Oh! I'm so happy to hear this! I've been wishing there were more episodes to be had. Now I can rest easy knowing they're on the way.
I really hope that with the majority of the emotional stuff out of the way, that now the show can focus on the new BFFs solving crimes with snappy dialog. Hopefully there will be no romance between the leads - I just want bickering buddies that solve crimes. :)
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44 fatcat007
July 20, 2017 at 11:10 PM
Yasssss!!!!! Thank you dramgods !!! *cries tears of happiness*
Just one more season to wrap up everything neatly & I won't ask for more (fingers crossed lol)
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fatcat007
July 20, 2017 at 11:11 PM
*dramagods
it seems I'm mis-spelling everytime I comment on something related to MQ season 2, yep, I'm that much hyped :-P
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45 Adal
July 20, 2017 at 11:24 PM
Yahoooo!!! Please say all the main characters will return and we'll have our first successful sequel drama! Not that sequels haven't been done before but either they lose/change major characters ala Bad Guys, Age of Youth or the storyline for the sequel makes no sense at all ala Ten 2.
So I hope this sequel is on point in every way.
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46 Thandy
July 20, 2017 at 11:53 PM
Throws confetti !!! I'm so glad there's definitely gonna be a second season, I was hoping for it when I watched that last episode. I'm really looking forward to continued story and character developments :-)
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47 makoto
July 20, 2017 at 11:59 PM
I'm super jealous! Where is the second season of my "The Three Musketeers"? ?
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48 Maru Hime
July 21, 2017 at 12:10 AM
I am excited! I usually drop dramas and this is one of very few I actually finished. Huzzah!
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49 ana
July 21, 2017 at 1:05 AM
Yaaaaaaas! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!
That said, I hope everyone from the first season will return. I want the complete Scooby gang back.
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50 spazmo
July 21, 2017 at 1:09 AM
oh YAY!!! i am definitely IN on this second season! Kwon Sang Woo and Choi Kang Hee were the supreme "odd couple" of sleuths... just loved the unexpected relationship that developed between them.
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