Netflix has released the second season of Gyeongseong Creature, which sees Park Seo-joon’s and Han So-hee’s characters reunite in present-day Seoul to face off against supernatural evil forces once again.

Amid all the heart-pounding fight sequences, plot twists, and the introduction of both new and returning characters, there’s admittedly a lot to keep up with in this seven-episode series, and audiences might be left with some lingering questions about the show.

To help viewers gain a deeper understanding of some of the key points in the second season of Gyeongseong Creature, I’ve included below some interesting insights that were shared with the press by the show’s director Chung Dong-yoon and writer Kang Eun-kyung.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Season 2!

What does the najin symbolize?

According to Kang, “In Season 1, Najin appeared as a terrifying entity that transformed humans into monsters. In Season 2, Najin emerges as a force that stimulates and fulfills human desires. Najin’s ability to provide absolute power and infinite vitality raises the question: is this a curse or a blessing for humanity?”

For Tae-sang specifically, najin empowers him to exact revenge. “But in a more positive light, it could also be seen as his personal struggle,” Chung noted.

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In the final scenes, Chae-ok is seen leading a normal, najin-free life after Tae-sang breaks the water tank that she was trapped in.

Director Chung offered a possible rationale for Tae-sang’s actions:

“Perhaps Jang Tae-sang wanted the woman he loved to lose all her dreadful memories and live a truly ordinary life. It’s possible he gifted Chae-ok the mundane life she once dreamed of. Eventually, they meet on a street, and Chae-ok, while vaguely recalling distant memories, unknowingly smiles sadly. Tae-sang also smiles back at Chae-ok, who recognizes him. It seems that those who are destined to meet will eventually find each other.”

What did the show’s creators want to highlight in Season 2 of Gyeongseong Creature?

Gyeongseong Creature was originally intended to be a single-season show with 20 episodes that took viewers from 1940s Gyeongseong to present-day Seoul, but it ended up being split into multiple seasons.

“Seasons 1 and 2 were planned together from the beginning, and the fact that Season 2’s story is set in the modern era is the part that sets this season apart,” Chung noted. “The elements I wanted to highlight in Season 2 were the remnants of Japanese imperialism and the romance between Master Jang and Yoon Chae-ok.”

“Despite the 79 years that have passed and the advancements we’ve seen, those who threaten, divide, and exploit the world for their own gain still exist. I wanted to highlight this persistence and encourage the audience to reflect on what must never be forgotten, and why remembering is so important,” Kang commented.

What is the core message of Gyeongseong Creature?

Both Director Chung and Writer Kang stress the “importance of remembering the past and the people who must never be forgotten.”

According to Kang, “Gyeongseong Creature is not just about the historical pain of a particular time but about the pervasive fascism that has existed throughout history and still lingers today. The story explores how violence and power subjugate the weak, how sacrifices are falsely justified for the ‘greater good,’ and how the normalization of such sacrifices can turn anyone into a monster. Power without humanity has always left horrific scars on human history, and the creature in the series embodies this very message. The series focuses on the stories of those who confront these moral boundaries.”

Will there be a Season 3 of Gyeongseong Creature?

While Netflix hasn’t yet announced any plans to renew the show for a third season, the current enthusiastic response from audiences across the globe could bode well for fans who are hoping for another season. If that happens, hopefully the next installment will answer some burning questions like, will Chae-ok ever get her memories back? What will Seung-jo do with all those vials of najin? And what about that sneaky Detective Park who double-crosses Detective Yuh Myung-joon—will we ever learn what might become of him?