The news of the contract for the second season of 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' is generating significant attention.

JTBC announced on June 9 that AStory, the production company behind ENA's 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' along with writer Moon Ji Won, who penned the first season, has recently reached an agreement to write the upcoming season.

Regarding the details, an AStory official disclosed to Wikitree on the same day, "It is indeed true that we have signed a contract for 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' Season 2." However, the official added, "At the moment, the production of 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' season 2 is still in the internal development stages due to writer Moon Ji Won's ongoing commitments with other projects." 

Furthermore, the official stated that no decisions have been made regarding the participation of actors such as Park Eun Bin and Kang Tae Oh, who played the lead roles in the first season. Kang Tae Oh is currently doing his mandatory military service and is scheduled to be discharged in March 2024.

'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' premiered in June 2022 on ENA and achieved an initial viewership rating of 0%. However, the drama ended spectacularly in August of the same year, attaining an extraordinary viewership rating of 17.5%, breaking records.

The show became a sensation during its airing, captivating audiences with its compelling storyline. The series revolves around Woo Young Woo (portrayed by Park Eun Bin), a brilliant lawyer with autism, and presents captivating stories in the courtroom.

Park Eun Bin received the prestigious grand prize in the TV category at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards in April 2023 for her exceptional performance in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo.' 

During her acceptance speech, she shared, "Countless works have been produced over the course of the year, with numerous talented individuals dedicating themselves to their craft. As for myself, I believe that it was the unwavering support of those who have come to love the character of 'Woo Young Woo' that led to my receiving this award. I express my sincere gratitude to all those who have watched and supported the show. The overwhelming love and attention that 'Woo Young Woo' has received has surpassed all expectations. In truth, I would not be standing here today without everyone's love."