“Flex x Cop 2” author Kim Ba Da has shared her ideas on returning for Season 2 and what viewers can look ahead to!
In “Flex x Cop 2,” Ahn Bo Hyun reprises his starring position as Jin Yi Soo, a third-generation chaebol inheritor turned detective who makes use of his wealth and connections like cheat codes every time an investigation reaches a lifeless finish, whereas Jung Eun Chae performs veteran detective Joo Hye Ra, Jin Yi Soo’s new companion.
Forward of the premiere, author Kim Ba Da mirrored on returning after two years, saying, “It’s an unimaginable honor. Season 2 was solely potential due to the viewers, so I wished to repay them with an much more entertaining story.”
The primary season peaked at 11 p.c in rankings and constructed a loyal fanbase, resulting in an early renewal. The author stated the driving power behind Season 2 was all the time Jin Yi Soo, explaining, “The concept of a third-generation chaebol instantly turning into a detective investigating homicide instances was thrilling, but additionally tough to drag off. After loads of thought, I attempted to create somebody who’s flashy however likable, shameless but charming, and gruff on the surface however warm-hearted beneath.”
She additionally credited Ahn Bo Hyun for bringing the character to life, saying, “Jin Yi Soo is a really comic-book-like character, so he wasn’t simple to painting, however Ahn Bo Hyun grew to become Jin Yi Soo himself. He all the time got here ready with concepts, and lots of the character’s memorable strains got here from his ad-libs. I may write Yi Soo’s most playful moments as a result of I trusted him. I’m grateful I get to work with somebody I can belief once more for Season 2.”
The author additionally praised Jung Eun Chae, saying, “I assumed there was no actress apart from Jung Eun Chae who may painting a decided but quietly sturdy detective like Joo Hye Ra. Jung Eun Chae has a singular mixture of charisma and magnificence, and I admired her much more after working collectively. I believe viewers will fall for her too.”
In line with the author, the bickering dynamic between Jin Yi Soo and Joo Hye Ra—with Joo Hye Ra effortlessly protecting Jin Yi Soo in test whereas he playfully pushes again—will likely be one among Season 2’s greatest highlights. She shared, “Joo Hye Ra is all the time one step forward of Jin Yi Soo. She is aware of precisely methods to carry out the most effective in him and makes use of that to unravel instances. In the meantime, Yi Soo ultimately realizes he’s following her lead, even whereas making an attempt to behave powerful.”
The author additionally teased Yoo Seung Ho’s look as Yoo Sung Received, a brand new chaebol character. Yoo Sung Received is a third-generation chaebol and sculptor who has seemed as much as Jin Yi Soo like an older brother since childhood, whereas additionally remaining somebody Joo Hye Ra has lengthy considered with suspicion.
The author shared, “Yoo Seung Ho was the primary actor who got here to thoughts after I created Yoo Sung Received. It wasn’t a simple position, so I’m very grateful he accepted it. His efficiency leaves an enormous impression, and viewers can undoubtedly look ahead to what he brings.”
As for Season 2’s expanded scale, the author confidently stated, “Jin Yi Soo’s ‘flex’ has no limits.” She revealed that the opening episodes will characteristic terrorists focusing on Jin Yi Soo, who will reply together with his signature over-the-top investigative strategies. The season can even discover quite a lot of homicide instances involving gangsters, magicians, conventional Korean dancers, and extra.
With out revealing an excessive amount of, the author hinted that one of many season’s greatest “flex” investigations entails the truth that Jin Yi Soo owns a movie manufacturing firm. “I can’t say a lot as a result of it could be a spoiler, however take into consideration what somebody who owns a movie firm may do—and the way that may tie right into a case. That will likely be a part of the enjoyable.”
Closing the interview, Kim Ba Da shared that the collection’ final aim is easy: to entertain viewers. She shared, “I hope viewers take pleasure in watching Jin Yi Soo, the chaebol detective who can do nearly something, take down criminals in satisfying methods—and have enjoyable together with his signature ‘flex’ investigations in each case.”
“Flex x Cop 2” is ready to premiere on August 7 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
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