[Dispatch=Yuha Neulgi] "This is the end of the exhilaration that can be shown through drama." (Gwak Sun-young)

Traffic crimes are evolving day by day. From autonomous vehicle hacking to drug-impaired driving. Much has changed even after 'Crash' (2024) aired. Season 2 takes a step further, shedding light on new issues our society faces.

The action has also been upgraded to the next level. Following the classic car, an electric vehicle has been introduced as a new action car. Black and white, old and new, mid-size sedan and compact electric car. The stark contrast offers a fresh spectacle.

Like Cha Yeon-ho (played by Mingi) and Min So-hee (played by Gwak Sun-young), whose personalities are polar opposites, the two vehicles also navigate the roads with different characteristics. Facing evolving traffic crimes, they step on the accelerator once more.

ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Crash 2: Angry Road' (hereafter 'Crash 2') held a production presentation on the afternoon of the 10th at Stanford Hotel Korea in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Mingi, Gwak Sun-young, Heo Sung-tae, Lee Ho-chul, Moon Hui, Park Jisung, and director Park Jun-woo attended.

'Crash 2' is the second story of the Traffic Crime Investigation Team T.C.I. The T.C.I, which belonged to Namgang Station, has been reborn as the National Investigation Service (NIS) Investigative Division. Expanding their stage of activity nationwide, they confront increasingly sophisticated traffic crimes.

Director Park said, "Season 1 focused on introducing the unfamiliar Traffic Crime Investigation Team," and described the new work as "a piece that shows how far T.C.I can go."

Contemporary changes are also reflected. Director Park said, "Recently, AI and autonomous driving have emerged as topics of the times," and explained, "We tried to capture the changing nature of crimes due to technological advancement and bring out details within it."

Season 2 features various vehicles including buses, electric cars, and water cannon trucks. Director Park hinted, "We also challenged high-technical-difficulty action scenes, such as scenes going up to the upper layer of the road."

Mingi returns as T.C.I ace Cha Yeon-ho. With outstanding analytical skills that could be called a "human AI," he conducts more meticulous investigations against digitalized traffic crimes.

The biggest change is his humanity. Mingi said, "Having spent a long time with team members, I've developed sociability," and explained, "As I become emotionally attuned to my colleagues, I show a more human side."

His driving skills have also improved. Cha Yeon-ho was a character unable to hold the steering wheel due to past trauma. In Season 2, he learns new driving techniques and participates directly in car action.

Mingi recalled, "I learned several new driving techniques," and said, "There were times I was surprised by how well I drive, even by my own judgment. Above all, for safety, we matched movements and went through repeated rehearsals."

Gwak Sun-young returns to activity as Min So-hee. She possesses both innate quick reflexes and martial arts skills honed through practical experience. Following the previous season, she will display dazzling driving skills once again.

She said, "In Season 1, I scrapped a precious Grandeur, so this time I paid more attention to safety," and conveyed, "My driving skills have improved. I handled car action more freely and comfortably."

Gwak Sun-young and Director Park have worked on four projects together over the past three years. The 'Crash' series, 'Scarecrow,' and 'Mary Kills People.' Director Park named Gwak Sun-young his muse.

Director Park said, "Working together, I've come to better understand the actress's strengths. She's an actress who shows ten when asked for one," and praised, "As we continue the work, our chemistry is developing."

Original members have reunited. Heo Sung-tae returns as Traffic Crime Investigation Team leader Jung Chae-man, and as analyst Woo Dong-gi. Moon Hui takes on the role of martial artist Eo Hyun-gyeong.

The joining of new face Park Jisung is also drawing anticipation. He plays Rank-and-file officer Ji Dae-se, called the idol of the Traffic Division. His quirky charm and drive are expected to add energy.

Park Jisung said, "It was my first acting after becoming an adult, so I felt great tension and burden," and confessed, "The senior actors and director guided me comfortably, allowing me to turn that burden into excitement."

Director Park emphasized the work's message alongside its grander scale. To make audiences reconsider today's societal issues through evolving traffic crimes.

Heo Sung-tae said, "It's a work that delivers a good message for this era." Gwak Sun-young also expressed confidence, saying, "'Crash 2' is the end of the exhilaration that can be shown through drama."

'Crash 2' will air on ENA at 10 p.m. on the 16th. It will also be available on KT Genie TV and Disney+.

<Photo=Lee Ho-joon, reporter>