‘Doctor Cha’ Season 2 Netflix K-Drama: Pre-Production Begins & What Else We Know So Far

Doctor Cha has been renewed for a second season!


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Picture: Uhm Jung Hwa in Doctor Cha – JTBC/Netflix

It’s been a long wait, but Doctor Cha fans rejoice as it has been confirmed that the K-drama will be returning for a second season! The K-drama is currently in pre-production, but we anticipate filming to commence in the coming months. Here’s everything we know about Doctor Cha season 2 on Netflix.

Doctor Cha is an internationally licensed South Korean Netflix medical drama written by screenwriter Jung Yeo Rang and co-directed by Kim Dae Jin and Kim Jung Wook. The first season previously aired on JTBC and on Netflix between April 15, 2023, and June 4, 2023. The series is produced by Studio&NEW.

It tells the story of a medical graduate turned housewife who decided to return to the medical field, and a doctor husband who maintains a perfect dual life. He is great at his job, and he is also great at cheating on his wife.


Doctor Cha season 2 renewal status

Official Renewal Status: Renewed (Last Updated: 03/09/2025)

It only took 2 years and 3 months, but Doctor Cha has officially been renewed for a second season! The news was reportedly revealed by SPOTV News, and reported by Naver that the JTBC K-drama will return.  


Who are the cast members of Doctor Cha Season 2?

It has been confirmed that Uhm Jung Hwa and Kim Byung Chul will return to reprise their roles as Cha Jung Sook and Seo In Ho.

To date, Uhm Jung Hwa’s only Netflix roles have been in Doctor Cha and Our Blues. Outside of Netflix, her most recent roles were in the series My Troublesome Star and the films Miss Fortune and J-Hope in the Box.

Doctor Cha Season 2 Uhm Jung Hwa Cast

Kim Byung Chul has starred in several projects for Netflix, including Doctor Cha, All of Us Are Dead, Squid Game season 3, and Mr. Sunshine. He will also star in the highly anticipated series Cashero

Doctor Cha Season 2 Kim Byung Chul Cast


What is the production status of Doctor Cha Season 2?

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According to a report by Naver, Doctor Cha is currently in pre-production for its second season. It’s unclear when filming is scheduled to begin, but we suspect we’ll learn more in the coming weeks or months. 


When will Doctor Cha season 2 be on Netflix?

Until we receive a production schedule for Doctor Cha season 2, it’s tough to predict when we’ll see the K-drama on Netflix. It’s possible that the series could return before the end of 2026, but it’s more realistic that it will arrive sometime in 2027.


Are you looking forward to watching a second season of Doctor Cha on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below! 

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Jacob Robinson is a seasoned entertainment journalist who joined What’s on Netflix seven years ago in 2018. Jacob brings a diverse perspective to streaming coverage. He specializes in tracking Netflix's expanding library of anime and K-dramas in addition to other TV and movie coverage in addition providing in-depth analysis. Based in Norwich, UK.