On July 15, the production team for the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong) officially announced its return by unveiling the main poster, which captures the unrivaled aura of protagonist Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) and the new Violent Crimes Unit 1 team leader, Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae).
"Flex X Cop 2," which follows "Agent Kim Reactivated" and premieres on Friday, August 7, is a refreshing and exhilarating investigative drama about Jin Yi-soo, a chaebol detective who uses his wealth to flip the script when investigations hit a wall, and Joo Hye-ra, a new team leader and former ace of the counter-terrorism team. As the latest installment in the SBS "cider" universe—following hits like "Taxi Driver," "The Fiery Priest," and "The Judge from Hell"—the drama is highly anticipated as the first project in the SBS second-half 2026 seasonal drama lineup.
The main poster unveiled today stylishly captures Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra exuding a unique presence against a backdrop of a deep blue sky before dusk. The two characters gaze in different directions, highlighting their distinct personalities while simultaneously radiating intense tension and fresh chemistry within a single frame.
First, Jin Yi-soo catches the eye with his relaxed demeanor, perfectly pulling off a luxurious gray suit. Leaning casually against a luxury supercar, he exudes the confident air of a "superstar in the detective world." Expectations are high for his leveled-up performance, featuring even greater wealth than the previous season and seasoned investigative instincts honed through his time at the police academy.
Facing him is the new team leader, Joo Hye-ra, armed with overwhelming girl-crush charisma. Her chic, all-black tactical gear and unwavering gaze immediately prove her presence as a flawless veteran detective. A key point of interest this season is the dynamic between the two: Joo Hye-ra, who once reigned as a "devil team leader" while training Jin Yi-soo at the police academy, must now work with him as an equal partner.
The collaboration between these two, who are polar opposites in both visuals and investigative styles, promises an expanded scale. The dynamic chase, featuring chaebol detective Jin Yi-soo, who uses money and connections as a cheat code to break through cases in his supercar, and veteran team leader Joo Hye-ra, who fearlessly navigates the field on her motorcycle, is expected to provide thrilling catharsis. As the poster tagline "THE RICHEST WAY TO CATCH EVIL" suggests, their relentless pursuit, pouring out both money and expertise to catch the bad guys, is heightening viewer anticipation.
The production team for "Flex X Cop 2" stated, "In this season, Ahn Bo-hyun's relentless wealth-based investigation is combined with Jung Eun-chae's girl-crush charisma, making the chemistry, scale, and pacing all the more powerful. Please look forward to how they become a team under the single goal of eradicating crime and what kind of explosive synergy they will create."
The highly anticipated return of the SBS Friday-Saturday "cider" universe, "Flex X Cop 2," will premiere on Friday, August 7, at 9:50 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)