The unforgettable trio from “The Fiery Priest” will be back for a new season!
“The Fiery Priest,” which first aired in 2019, is about a Catholic priest with anger management issues and a cowardly detective who work together to solve a murder case. Season 1 originally starred Kim Nam Gil, Honey Lee, and Kim Sung Kyun, and the drama recorded a peak viewership rating of 22.0 percent.
On April 24, it was confirmed that Kim Nam Gil, Honey Lee, and Kim Sung Kyun will be reprising their roles in “The Fiery Priest” Season 2 and that BIBI will be joining the cast lineup.
In Season 2, Kim Nam Gil will be returning as the hot-blooded Catholic priest Kim Hae Il. Although he has the appearance of a graceful priest, Kim Hae Il has a dirty temper, raising anticipation for Kim Nam Gil’s comedic portrayal once more.
Honey Lee, who captivated viewers in Season 1, will also reprise her role as prosecutor Park Kyung Sun, who has a silver tongue, guts, and great combat skills.
Kim Sung Kyun will once more transform into Goo Dae Young, a detective of the violent crimes unit at Gudam Police Station, raising anticipation for his synergy with Kim Nam Gil.
Singer and actress BIBI is additionally confirmed to play Goo Ja Young, a passionate detective of the Narcotics Unit, drawing excitement for her acting transformation.
“The Fiery Priest” Season 2 will be a collaboration between director Park Bo Ram and screenwriter Park Jae Bum from Season 1. The production team shared, “‘The Fiery Priest 2,’ which is scheduled to premiere in the second half of 2024, will return with greatly upgraded laughter, action, and crime narratives amidst an even wilder background.”
Stay tuned for more updates on the drama!
