Hit Series 'Signal' to Return with Season 2 After 10 Years

▲ This file photo shows the lead actors of Kdrama series "Signal," including Cho Jin-woong (L), Kim Hye-soo (C) and Lee Je-hoon. (Yonhap)

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Hit crime thriller Signal is set to return with its highly anticipated second season after a decade, tvN announced on Wednesday. 

The show, which follows detectives from the past and present communicating via a walkie-talkie to solve long-unsolved cases, will return with the second season in the first half of next year, the broadcaster said. 

Originally aired in 2016, Signal was a major hit, recording an average rating of 13.4 percent and a peak of 15 percent.

▲ This file photo shows the lead actors of Kdrama series "Signal," including Kim Hye-soo (L), Cho Jin-woong (C) and Lee Je-hoon. (Yonhap)

The original lead cast will reprise their roles: Kim Hye-soo as cold case detective Cha Soo-hyun, Cho Jin-woong as homicide detective Lee Jae-han, and Lee Je-hoon as profiler Park Hae-young.

Acclaimed screenwriter Kim Eun-hee, who wrote the first season, returns for the sequel, while director Ahn Tae-jin takes the helm.

The production team stated, "To repay the love and support for Season 1, we are fully committed to delivering a more thrilling and deeply engaging Season 2."

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