The Need for Gyeongseong Creature Season 2
Gyeongseong Creature season 2 has not been confirmed as of the writing of this article, but season 1’s shocking cliffhanger means the show cannot be over yet.
Park Seo-joon's Ho-jae in Gyeongseong Creature episode 10's post-credits scene
The first season was split into two parts, with the final three episodes concluding the main story while also leaving the door open for the series to return.
Tae-sang in his office in Gyeongseong Creature episode 10
The destruction of the Ongseong Hospital could have been the perfect finale for the show, but the post-credits scene confirms the story is not over.
The Najin organism gets inside Chae-ok's mouth in Gyeongseong Creature episode 10
The time jump at the end of the season and the reveal of a character who appears to be Tae-sang looking exactly like he did in 1945 suggest that the series now needs a continuation.
Chae-ok opens her eyes in Gyeongseong Creature episode 10
The show left way too many loose endings that need to be addressed in a potential second season.
A custom image featuring Chae-ok, Tae-sang, and Lady Maeda in Gyeongseong Creature
Implications of the Post Credits Scene
The post-credits scene of Gyeongseong Creature season 1 raises questions about the potential direction of season 2.
Ho-jae aka Tae-sang in Gyeongseong Creature's post credits scene
If season 2 happens, it might not be a period piece like season 1, but instead set in the present.
Lady Maeda with a scar on her face in Gyeongseong Creature episode 10
The biggest question is whether Park Seo-joon is still playing Tae-sang, or if that person is an entirely different character.
The show could explore the idea of characters living through multiple decades or telling a multi-generation story.
Having Tae-sang still be alive and looking the same as he did decades ago is by far the most interesting scenario for season 2.
A Different Season 2
The post-credits scene sets up a very different season 2, with the show transitioning from a period piece to a modern-day story.
The 1945 setting informed the story of season 1, including the political context involving Korea and Japan as well as the medical discoveries of that time.
The show would have to build its tone and narrative from scratch for season 2, unless it includes a lot of flashbacks.
The finale leaves much room for speculation, especially regarding the fate of Chae-ok and the implications of the Najin organism.