The Great Escape: The Story New Season 2 Confirmed

Breaking K-Variety News: TVING officially confirmed The Great Escape: The Story Season 2 (franchise Season 6) on February 26, 2026. The cinematic escape-room show is returning with bigger sets, deeper storytelling, and a revised cast lineup.

In this post, we cover official renewal date, expected release timeline, returning cast, cast members not coming back (and why), and what’s next for the show.

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Official Renewal Date & Key Timeline

• Renewal Announced: February 26, 2026 (via OSEN & TVING official statement)
• Filming Starts: Full production begins in 2026
• Expected Premiere: Late 2026 (no exact date yet; Season 1 premiered July 23, 2025)
• PD Return: Lee Woo-hyung (Season 1 PD) confirmed to return

Cast: Confirmed, In Talks, & Not Returning (With Reasons)

Cast NOT Returning (Official) : Yeo Jin-goo

Status: Officially out

Reason: Mandatory military service (KATUSA)

Enlisted: December 15, 2025

Discharge expected: Mid-2027

Note: Confirmed by multiple Korean entertainment outlets; he will not join Season 2.

Cast IN TALKS to Return (Likely Coming Back)

These members are in active discussions with production (as of Feb 26, 2026):

1. Kang Ho-dong – MC & main cast
2. Kim Dong-hyun – fighter & puzzle solver
3. Yoo Byung-jae – brain & strategist
4. Go Kyung-pyo – actor & team player
5. Baekhyun (EXO) – singer & quick problem-solver

New Cast Members

TVING is reviewing new celebrity additions to replace Yeo Jin-goo. Official announcements coming soon.

What Is The Great Escape: The Story?

A premium TVING original variety show that blends cinematic storytelling, large-scale escape rooms, NPC acting, and high-production sets—often compared to a K-drama + escape game. Cast members work together to solve mysteries, complete missions, and escape immersive environments.

What to Expect in New Season 

• Even bigger, more detailed themed sets (prison, mystery facility, historical zones)

• Harder puzzles and tighter story-driven missions

• Improved cinematography and sound design

• New character dynamics with the revised cast

The Story Spoiler 

In Season 1’s biggest twist, the kind hospital doctor is revealed as the real villain, and the missing children they searched for are already deceased. Renewed for Season 2 on Feb 26, 2026; Yeo Jin-goo exits due to military service, core cast in talks to return, premiering late 2026 with darker puzzles and higher stakes.

Final Word

The Great Escape: The Story remains one of the most innovative K-variety shows globally. With Season 2 officially greenlit and most of the core cast expected to return, fans can look forward to another epic run in late 2026.

We will update this post with exact premiere date, full cast, and teaser drops as soon as announced.