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The «Crash» team is officially back! Following the success of its first season in 2024, the ENA crime drama is gearing up for its big return with « Crash 2 », which will begin airing on November 16, 2026.
To accompany this announcement, the network unveiled images and a video of the script reading. This is a chance to see the cast members who made the series a hit, as well as to meet a highly anticipated new addition: Jisung from NCT.
With investigations now expanded to cover the entire country, this second season promises more complex cases, increasingly ingenious criminals, and a T.C.I. team that’s more united than ever.
Lee Min-ki and Kwak Sun-young Reunite with the T.C.I. Team.
Launched in 2024, «Crash» stood out for its focus on investigations into traffic-related crimes, a subject that has yet to be fully explored in Korean dramas.
The series follows the Traffic Crime Investigation (T.C.I.), a specialized unit that tracks down those responsible for traffic violations and crimes committed on the roads. At the time, the drama was a remarkable success, becoming the second-most-watched series in ENA’s history in terms of viewership at that time.
For this new season, Lee Min-ki He reprises his role as Cha Yeon-ho, an investigator with exceptional analytical skills. Able to spot the slightest clues and uncover the hidden causes behind accidents, he will continue to play a central role in the investigations.
At his side, Kwak Sun-young reintroduces the character of Min So-hee, a formidable investigator who combines a particularly keen instinct with martial arts skills honed in the field.
The duo will once again be able to count on their colleagues, each of whom brings skills that are essential to solving cases.
Heo Sung-tae returns as Jung Chae-man, the team leader. A pillar of the T.C.I. unit, he still carries the pain of having lost his wife in a hit-and-run accident.
Lee Ho-chul, meanwhile, reprises his role as Woo Dong-gi, a big-hearted analyst with a particular talent for observing and interpreting data.
Finally, Moon Hee will reprise her role as Eo Hyun-kyung, an investigator specializing in intelligence gathering who is also formidable when it comes to taking action, thanks to her martial arts skills.
NCT's Jisung joins Season 2 as a young police officer
The big news for «Crash 2» is the arrival of Jisung, a member of NCT, who is officially joining the cast. He will play Ji Dae-se, a young rookie police officer assigned to the Namgang Police Station.
As a judo enthusiast and admirer of the T.C.I.’s work, Ji Dae-se will have the opportunity to participate in investigations conducted by this unit, which he respects so much. His arrival will also help foster new relationships among the team members, as the young police officer will have to find his place alongside much more experienced investigators.
The production team revealed that Jisung participated in the script reading despite having a cold, demonstrating great focus as he prepared for his role.
The first images from this shoot show the entire cast gathered around the script, offering a first glimpse of the group dynamics that await viewers. For NCT fans, this appearance is obviously one of the most anticipated highlights of the new season.
More ambitious investigations for an even more cohesive team
While the first season focused on the T.C.I.«s investigations into traffic offenders, »Crash 2” now aims to significantly expand its scope.
Cases will no longer be limited to a specific geographic area: the team will be dealing with traffic crimes on a national scale. This change is expected to lead to larger-scale investigations and adversaries using increasingly sophisticated methods.
The production team also announced: «As investigations expand nationwide, the traffic crimes the T.C.I. will face will become even more sophisticated and significant. » They also invite viewers to look forward to seeing the investigators’ determination as they take on these new criminals, as well as greater cohesion among the characters.
With the return of familiar faces, the arrival of Jisung, and more ambitious investigations, this second season seems intent on preserving the identity of «Crash» while adding a new dimension to its crime universe.
«Crash 2» will air starting November 16, 2026, at 10 p.m. (Korean time) on ENA. An international streaming platform is still to be determined.
