SEOUL, Dec. 19 -- South Korean cable television network tvN has pledged to seek "the best solution" for The Second Signal following actor Cho Jin-woong's retirement, as controversy surrounding his past actions casts doubt over the long-awaited sequel's future.

In a statement issued two weeks after the issue first surfaced, the production team behind The Second Signal - widely known as Signal 2 - said the drama had been carefully prepared with the intention of a summer 2026 release, marking 10 years since the original series aired, according to Chosun Biz.

"The Second Signalis a work we have been preparing with care, aiming for a summer 2026 release to convey our feelings to viewers who waited 10 years," the team said.

Acknowledging fan...