The Second Child

The Second Child (2026)



그림자 아이

5.7 2026 105 min —

Director: Yu Eun-jeong

Cast: Lim Soo-jung, Park Soi, Yuna

Fantasy Horror
After spending three years in a coma, Su-an awakens to the ghost of her deceased sister, who pleads for help—though her message remains unclear. Meanwhile, their mother Geum-ok, who has long believed her firstborn died by suicide, begins digging into the true circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death, as an ancient family curse gradually comes to light. As mother and daughter each pursue the hidden truths of both past and present, their paths cross with Jae-in—a woman who is the spitting image of the lost sister.

More About This Film

The Second Child is a South Korean mystery thriller about a mother whose life is disrupted when she encounters a girl who looks remarkably like her deceased daughter. At the same time, her younger daughter wakes from a coma, creating an unsettling situation filled with questions about identity, grief and memory.

Lim Soo-jung leads the film alongside Park So-yi and Yuna, while writer-director Yu Eun-jeong builds the mystery around the family's emotional trauma. The film combines supernatural uncertainty with intimate family drama rather than relying solely on conventional horror imagery.

  • The original Korean title is Du beonjjae ai.
  • Written and directed by Yu Eun-jeong.
  • Stars Lim Soo-jung, Park So-yi and Yuna.
  • The film is approximately 104 minutes long.
  • Released theatrically in South Korea in July 2026.

Where to Watch

The Second Child has a South Korean theatrical release, while international digital availability remains territory-dependent.