# tvN Declines to Confirm December Premiere for 'Second Signal' After Cho Jin-woong's Retirement

- URL: https://unnienote.app/en/news/second-signal-december-schedule-unconfirmed-tvn-78880f
- Published: 2026-10-25T07:42:46.872Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> tvN has not confirmed reports that its sequel 'Second Signal' will premiere on December 7, after lead actor Cho Jin-woong retired following revelations about his past.

## Key points

1. tvN said the December schedule for 'Second Signal' has not been decided.
2. Cho Jin-woong retired from showbiz after reports of past juvenile detention and other offenses.
3. The drama's broadcast had been postponed indefinitely.

tvN has not confirmed reports that its drama 'Second Signal' will premiere on December 7. A source at the network said on October 25 that nothing has been finalized regarding the schedule.

## When could 'Second Signal' air?

According to one media outlet, the drama would start with a special two-episode broadcast on December 7. The network did not confirm this and again said no decision had been made.

## Why was the drama delayed?

The series is the follow-up to 'Signal', which aired in 2016 and became widely loved. 'Second Signal' was planned as tvN's biggest expected drama for its 20th anniversary, and filming was already complete. Kim Eun-hee wrote the script and Ahn Tae-jin, who directed the film 'Owl', is directing.

The project was thrown into doubt when lead actor Cho Jin-woong's past came to light. Reports said he had been sent to a juvenile detention facility for his involvement in a serious crime, was fined for assaulting a colleague from his theater company, and had his driver's license revoked for drunk driving. He stopped all activities and announced his retirement from entertainment, and the broadcast was postponed indefinitely.

## For international fans

The series is one of tvN's most anticipated titles, so fans are watching closely for its final schedule and how the production will handle Cho's role. Until the network makes an official announcement, the December date should be treated as unconfirmed.

## FAQ

### Has tvN officially set a premiere date for Second Signal?

No. tvN said on October 25 that the schedule has not been confirmed, even though a media report had mentioned December 7.

### Why was Second Signal postponed?

The broadcast was postponed indefinitely after lead actor Cho Jin-woong retired following reports of his past juvenile detention, a fine for assault, and a drunk-driving license revocation.

## Sources

- [TenAsia](https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2026102530004)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._