IU and Kang Han Na’s Bond Goes Beyond ‘Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo’
The friendship between singer IU and actress Kang Han Na is still going strong, long after their collaboration on ‘Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo’.
On May 12th, IU took to Instagram to share a series of photos, captioning them with, “Princess Yeon Hwa treated me to an amazing meal. I also received a gift and a letter. I wish every day was like May.”
Actress Kang Han Na responded to the post, wishing a “Happy Birthday to the radiant Haesoo.” It appears the duo celebrated IU’s upcoming birthday together, which falls on May 16th. IU will be turning 31 this year.
The pair first crossed paths on the set of the show back in 2016 and have maintained their close friendship ever since.
"Good Partner" Season 2 Confirmed — Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun return?
It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!
On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.
However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.
SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”
Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.
The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).
Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.
Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.
As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.
Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.