'Crash 2' is back with a bang, featuring Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Heo Sung-tae, Lee Ho-cheol, Moon Hee, and new face Park Ji-sung. The ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Crash 2: Road of Fury' is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2024 hit 'Crash'. Known for its unique theme of traffic crime investigation, the series captivated audiences with its thrilling team play and high-speed car chase action, earning it the second-highest ratings in ENA drama history.
In 'Crash 2', the Traffic Crime Investigation team from Namgang Police Station evolves into a national investigation unit, tackling traffic crimes across the country. The series promises to deliver another exhilarating ride as they take down more cunning and powerful traffic criminals.
The return of the original production team and cast, who created a hyper-realistic investigation drama phenomenon with season 1, adds to the excitement. Director Park Joon-woo, known for his unique style in 'Crash 1' and 'Taxi Driver 1', and writer Oh Soo-jin, who crafts insightful and human characters, reunite to create another masterpiece. The production is handled by Ace Story, known for hits like 'Crash 1', 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', 'Kingdom', and 'Signal'.
The team play in 'Crash 2' is also 'leveled up' to match the evolved crime cases and scale. Lee Min-ki returns as 'Cha Yeon-ho', a tenacious investigator who solves cases with AI-like precision. He expressed his excitement, saying, “I'm thrilled to reunite with the team and look forward to creating another great show.”
Kwak Sun-young reprises her role as 'Min So-hee', known for her martial arts skills and relentless investigative instincts. She shared her enthusiasm, stating, “I'm excited to meet everyone again with a stronger team and hotter stories on the road.”
Heo Sung-tae plays 'Jung Chae-man', the team leader who lost his wife in a hit-and-run. He expressed gratitude for being part of a meaningful project that critiques societal issues, hoping to uncover the truth behind his wife's case.
Lee Ho-cheol returns as 'Woo Dong-ki', the analyst with a gentle heart and sharp observational skills. He is eager to show the growth of his character and the deepened team dynamics.
Moon Hee shines as 'Uh Hyun-kyung', known for her exceptional information-gathering and martial arts skills. She is excited to showcase the team's strong bond and the thrilling investigation process.
Newcomer Park Ji-sung (NCT's Jisung) joins as 'Ji Dae-se', a rookie officer who idolizes the T.C.I. team. He is eager to make a strong impression and learn from the experienced cast and crew.
'Crash 2' is set to air in the second half of 2026 as an ENA Monday-Tuesday drama.
By Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr