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    Pachinko Season 1: 6 Essential Points to Remember Before Season 2

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    Pachinko Season 1: 6 Essential Points to Remember Before Season 2

    The American-Korean series Pachinko returns with its season 2 on August 23, 2024.

    Pachinko, based on the bestselling 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee, was directed by Kogonada and Justin Chon. The drama follows four generations of Sunja and her family, who left Japanese-occupied Korea for Koreatown in Osaka, Japan. The series has received critical acclaim for its cinematography, writing and performances.

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    Before the release of this new season, here are six essential things to remember from season 1:

    1. The Life of Sunja: The story focuses on Sunja, played by Kim Ha-min and Youn Yuh-Jung, from her childhood in 1915 to her years as a grandmother in 1989. Her journey from Korea colonized by Japan to life in Osaka, is marked by personal sacrifice and exceptional resilience.
    2. The Complexity of Ko Hansu: Played by Lee Minho, Ko Hansu is a complex character, neither entirely antagonistic nor entirely heroic. His past of poverty and his rise to power underline his nuanced character, combining ambition and affection for his family.
    3. The Struggle of Solomon Baek: Solomon, played by Jin Ha, is Sunja’s grandson and embodies the struggle between personal ambition and family sacrifice. His work for an American company and the challenges he faces reveal themes of identity and family connection.
    4. Themes of Identity and Displacement: Season 1 explores in depth identity and feelings of displacement through Sunja’s journey as an immigrant in Japan, and the challenges her family encounters while trying to maintain their traditions and culture.
    5. The Legacy of Japanese Colonialism: Pachinko addresses the realities of Japanese colonialism and the continuing hardships faced by Koreans, both during and after the colonial period, illustrating the prejudices and economic challenges that Sunja and her family faced.
    6. The Intergenerational Narrative Exchange: The series follows the lives of four generations of a Korean family, showing how the choices of one generation influence the next. Internal conflicts, such as Noa’s with her Korean heritage and desire for Japanese integration, are central to the narrative.

    Pachinko will be available to stream on Apple TV+ starting August 23, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET and 21 p.m. PT.

    Here is the trailer for season 2

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    Source: Pachinko Season 1: 6 Key Things To Remember Before Season 2 Premiere (sportskeeda.com)

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