Drama

When Does Come and Hug Me Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Come and Hug Me ended after Season 1.

IMDb

7.7/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

32

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Diagnostics

Network
MBC
Genres
Drama, Mystery
First aired
2018-05-16
Last aired
2018-07-19
Runtime
35 min

Awards 2 wins & 4 nominations total

Predictive Logic Analysis

Come and Hug Me has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 2 in development.

What is Come and Hug Me about?

Come and Hug Me weaves a haunting love story with psychological thriller elements, exploring whether two people fractured by tragedy can find healing in each other. The premise hinges on a devastating premise: childhood sweethearts are torn apart when one's father commits a series of murders, killing the other's parents. Years later, as an idealistic detective seeking redemption and an accomplished actress carrying deep trauma, they collide again—not knowing if reconnection offers salvation or simply reopens old wounds. The hook lies in the tension between fate and consequence: can romance survive when it's entangled with a serial killer's legacy, or does the past make forgiveness impossible?

The series distinguishes itself through its unflinching examination of inherited guilt and psychological damage. Rather than treating the serial killer narrative as mere procedural fodder, Come and Hug Me uses it as the emotional foundation for character study, asking what it means to live under the shadow of a parent's monstrosity. The tone balances intimate character moments with genuine mystery elements, creating an atmosphere of melancholic introspection punctuated by moments of genuine danger. Jang Ki-yong and Jin Ki-joo carry the emotional weight with nuance, portraying characters who must simultaneously protect themselves and reach toward hope. The show's willingness to let its central couple suffer extends beyond typical melodrama into something more psychologically complex.

Audience reception proved warm, with the series accumulating solid engagement during its run on MBC. The 7.7 IMDb rating reflects viewers who responded to its emotional authenticity and the chemistry between leads, though the show found its most devoted following among those seeking prestige drama with mystery elements rather than conventional thriller mechanics. It resonated particularly well with audiences who appreciated character-driven narratives over plot acceleration.

Come and Hug Me occupies a distinctive space in Korean drama landscape—neither pure romance nor typical crime procedural, but a psychological exploration dressed in both genres' clothes. It contributed to conversations around how K-dramas handle trauma and redemption while maintaining intimate stakes, positioning itself as serious prestige television rather than entertainment-first drama.

Themes

detectivetraumainvestigationpsychopathmurderromanceserial killerfamilyfirst lovechildhood friends

Is Come and Hug Me renewed or cancelled?

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The series is listed as ended

Come and Hug Me Season 2 Release Date

No new season is expected. Come and Hug Me has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.

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Come and Hug Me seasons

Season 12018 · 32 ep
  • 1. My Father Is the Criminal That Ran Away2018-05-16
  • 2. New Kid2018-05-16
  • 3. See You Again2018-05-17
  • 4. The Time I Realized2018-05-17
  • 5. You're Like a Paradise to Me2018-05-23
  • 6. Come to Me2018-05-23
  • 7. Where Are You2018-05-24
  • 8. We Are Still Alive2018-05-24
  • 9. He's a Psychopath Who Cannot Feel Any Emotions2018-05-30
  • 10. That's on You2018-05-30
  • 11. I Really Wanted to be on TV2018-05-31
  • 12. I Met Someone I Shouldn't Have Met2018-05-31
  • 13. Now, I'm No Longer That Kid2018-06-06
  • 14. I Guess Your Weakness Is Still Na Moo2018-06-06
  • 15. Nak Won, I Am Right Here2018-06-14
  • 16. I Will Destroy Everything You Love2018-06-14
  • 17. Why Don't You Believe Me?2018-06-21
  • 18. I Just Want to Be Happy2018-06-21
  • 19. Please Come Back Where You Were2018-06-28
  • 20. Now I Know How it Feels2018-06-28
  • 21. I Like You2018-07-04
  • 22. It's a Copycat Crime2018-07-04
  • 23. Yoon Na Moo2018-07-05
  • 24. Evil Shall Prove Itself2018-07-05
  • 25. Please Don't Avoid Me2018-07-11
  • 26. All I Need is You2018-07-11
  • 27. Could We Have Lived a Normal Life?2018-07-12
  • 28. Now I Have to Face Him Again2018-07-12
  • 29. You're Human2018-07-18
  • 30. Come to See Your Father2018-07-18
  • 31. You Destroyed Everything I Had2018-07-19
  • 32. You Are My Salvation2018-07-19

Come and Hug Me cast

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Jang Ki-yong

Jang Ki-yong

Chae Do-Jin

Jin Ki-joo

Jin Ki-joo

Han Jae-Yi

Huh Joon-ho

Huh Joon-ho

Yoon Hee-Jae

Kim Kyung-nam

Kim Kyung-nam

Yoon Hyun-Moo

Seo Jeong-yeon

Seo Jeong-yeon

Chae Ok-Hee

Choi Ri

Choi Ri

Chae So-Jin

Yoon Jong-hoon

Yoon Jong-hoon

Gil Moo-Won

Kim Seo-hyung

Kim Seo-hyung

Park Hee-Young

Jeong In-gi

Jeong In-gi

Go Yi-Seok

Nam Da-reum

Nam Da-reum

Young Yoon Na-Moo

Ryu Han-bi

Ryu Han-bi

Young Gil Nak-Won

Kim Sang-woo

Kim Sang-woo

Young Yoon Hyun-Moo

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    Frequently asked

    When does Come and Hug Me Season 2 come out?
    Come and Hug Me ended after Season 1.
    Is Come and Hug Me renewed or cancelled?
    Come and Hug Me has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Come and Hug Me are there?
    Come and Hug Me has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of Come and Hug Me are there?
    There are 32 episodes of Come and Hug Me across 1 season.
    Where can I watch Come and Hug Me?
    Come and Hug Me is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa.
    What is Come and Hug Me's IMDb rating?
    Come and Hug Me holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 1,725 votes.