"Everything Evolves"... 'Crash 2' to Show the Ultimate Thrill with Lee Min-ki&Kwak Sun-young (Comprehensive)

Director Park Jun-woo and the cast of Season 1 reunite after two years.Park Ji-sung to appear as an actor, not a member of NCT DREAM; first broadcast on the 16th.Actors Lee Ho-cheol, Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Moon Hee, Heo Sung-tae, and Park Ji-sung (from left) attended the production presentation of ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Crash 2: Road of Fury' at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 10th. /ENA[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] 'Crash' has returned with its second story. The scale of crime has grown, and the action to punish it has become more thrilling. With the addition of actor Park Ji-sung, a member of NCT DREAM, as new blood, the team is determined to once again provide viewers with a satisfying experience.The production presentation for ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Crash 2: Road of Fury' (written by Oh Soo-jin, directed by Park Jun-woo, hereinafter referred to as 'Crash 2') was held at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 10th. Director Park Jun-woo, along with actors Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Heo Sung-tae, Lee Ho-cheol, Moon Hee, and Park Ji-sung, attended the event to answer reporters' questions and share various stories related to the production.'Crash', which aired in 2024, received much love for its novel subject matter, thrilling teamwork, and car chase action, recording the 4th highest viewership rating in ENA's drama history (peak rating of 6.6%).Building on this success, 'Crash 2', returning as Season 2 after two years, features the Namgang Police Station's Traffic Crime Investigation Team (T.C.I.) reborn as a Wide Area Investigation Unit under the National Investigation Headquarters. As they expand their investigation scope nationwide, they are ready to present an even grander investigative action drama, tackling more cunning and massive traffic-related violent crimes.Director Park first shared his thoughts, saying, "I remember holding the production presentation for 'Crash' in this very spot two years ago. I am so happy and deeply moved to be able to do Season 2 with the same actors and staff."Director Park revealed that he began preparing for Season 2 immediately after Season 1 concluded. He explained, "As AI (Artificial Intelligence) has emerged as a major topic of the era and autonomous driving has become widespread, we aimed to deal with the crimes that arise from these developments. I pondered how to further evolve the action. We tried new things by incorporating buses, electric cars, and water cannons," he said, explaining the differences from the previous season.Lee Min-ki (left) plays Cha Yeon-ho, a possessor of analytical skills who doesn't miss even the smallest clue, and Kwak Sun-young plays Min So-hee, who has practical combat skills and tenacious investigative instincts, leading Season 2. /ENALee Min-ki returns as Cha Yeon-ho, a possessor of analytical skills who doesn't miss even the smallest clue. He said, "I was happy and glad to reunite with a character I cherish."Furthermore, Lee Min-ki raised expectations by foreshadowing a distinctly different Cha Yeon-ho from the previous season. He stated, "I learned various techniques and started driving. Having spent many years with the team members, I've become emotionally assimilated and developed social skills. While I was like an AI in the first season, this time I am human," he said, mentioning the changes, "As the crimes have become more sophisticated, the investigations have also become more intense and meticulous."Kwak Sun-young reunites with director Park Jun-woo, playing Min So-hee, who possesses practical combat skills and tenacious investigative instincts. The two have a special bond, having worked together on 'Crash', 'Mary Kills People', 'Scarecrow', and now 'Crash 2'.Director Park commented, "As we've worked on various projects, I know what Kwak Sun-young excels at. She is an actress who delivers ten times what is asked for in her acting, so I believe our chemistry and relationship have developed."Hearing this, Kwak Sun-young expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you for thinking so highly of me. It was a set where I felt more thankful because the director and staff created an environment where I could act comfortably. I would be happy to participate in any role given to me in the future."She added, "Our viewership ratings on ENA have always been good. It's like a family feud, but I want to beat 'Scarecrow' (peak rating of 8.1%)," she emphasized.NCT DREAM's JISUNG will meet viewers in 'Crash 2' as Ji Dae-se, a patrol officer at Namgang Police Station who admires T.C.I. /ENAHeo Sung-tae, who plays Jung Chae-man, the strong support of T.C.I., leads another axis of the case as he embarks on a new pursuit after losing his wife in a hit-and-run accident. He humorously remarked, "I'm deeply moved to be in Season 2 as a good character, not dying as a villain."Lee Ho-cheol plays Woo Dong-gi, a traffic crime analyst with excellent observation and data analysis skills, and Moon Hee plays Uhm Hyun-kyung, an action-oriented character with both information-gathering and martial arts skills, enriching the production.Lee Ho-cheol recalled, "I had to practice a lot because my pronunciation was not good for the lines that explained the situation," while Moon Hee said, "I worried a lot about not looking awkward while subduing criminals larger than me. Also, as the new maknae, I tried to show a senior's demeanor."A key point of interest in Season 2 is the presence of Park Ji-sung, a new member of NCT DREAM. Having previously appeared as a child actor in 'Deep Rooted Tree' and the film 'Broken Arrow', his first work as an adult actor, 'Crash 2', has been a topic of discussion since its production stage.Park Ji-sung plays Ji Dae-se, a patrol officer at Namgang Police Station who admires T.C.I. As a fresh recruit with judo skills, he is expected to create a different synergy with the existing members.He shared his feelings, saying, "Since this is my first time acting as an adult, I was nervous and felt pressured at first. I practiced a lot to minimize NGs. The seniors and the director helped me ease this pressure and turn it into excitement."'Crash 2', featuring actors Lee Ho-cheol, Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Moon Hee, Heo Sung-tae, and Park Ji-sung (from left), will premiere on ENA at 10 PM on the 16th. /ENASo, what was Park Ji-sung's performance like in the drama? Director Park, who witnessed it up close, praised him, saying, "Despite his busy schedule as an idol, Park Ji-sung made time to practice at an action school. He also had a great attitude of constantly learning from his seniors."Meanwhile, Director Park Jun-woo's box office promise drew attention. He surprised everyone by saying, "Lee Min-ki sings well, Kwak Sun-young is a musical actress, Moon Hee is a former idol, and Park Ji-sung is from NCT DREAM. I'd like to have a mini-concert," he announced.In response, Kwak Sun-young replied, "Please help us hold a mini-concert," creating a warm atmosphere at the venue.Finally, Director Park asked viewers to "Please watch and see how far T.C.I. can go this time," while Kwak Sun-young added, "You'll be able to enjoy the ultimate thrill that a drama can offer." Heo Sung-tae stated, "This is a work that delivers a good message for our times," and Moon Hee urged, "It will be a drama that lives up to your expectations."'Crash 2', planned for a total of 12 episodes, will premiere on ENA at 10 PM on the 16th and will also be available on KT Genie TV and Disney+.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]