Actor Lee Min Ki has revealed a surprising change in his character for ENA's upcoming drama Crash 2: Road of Fury, sharing that the once socially awkward investigator Cha Yeon Ho has become more comfortable around people and better at expressing his emotions.
On November 10, Lee Min Ki attended the drama's production press conference in Seoul alongside director Park Joon Woo and the returning cast.
During the event, the actor discussed how Cha Yeon Ho has developed since the first season, which aired in 2024.
In Crash, Cha Yeon Ho was known for his exceptional intelligence and sharp analytical skills. Although he could identify even the smallest clues in complicated traffic crime cases, he often struggled with social interactions.
According to Lee Min Ki, his character's biggest improvement in Season 2 is not his intelligence but his ability to connect with others.
“He's been upgraded compared to Season 1. He's earned more certifications, learned new skills, and even started driving, which he didn't do before,” the actor explained.
However, Lee Min Ki emphasized that the character's emotional growth was the most important difference.
“After spending so much time with the T.C.I. members, he's different from Season 1. He's developed social skills and has become more emotionally connected with the team,” he shared.
“I think that's the biggest change in his character.”
The actor also revealed that Cha Yeon Ho and his teammates have become more skilled at handling investigations as traffic crimes grow increasingly complicated.
“As crimes have become more advanced, the team members have also become more intense and thorough in their investigations,” he explained.
In the drama, Lee Min Ki returns as Cha Yeon Ho, the brilliant investigator of the Traffic Crime Investigation (T.C.I.) team, who is known for solving cases through careful observation and logical thinking.
While his intelligence remains one of his greatest strengths, Season 2 will show a more mature side of the character as he works more closely with his colleagues.
Meanwhile, director Park Joon Woo expressed his happiness about returning to the series after two years.
“I remember holding the production press conference here two years ago. I'm so happy to return for Season 2 with the same actors and staff, and personally, it feels very meaningful,” the director said.
Crash 2: Road of Fury continues the story of the T.C.I. team as it expands from a local police unit into a nationwide investigation team under the National Investigation Headquarters.
The new season will follow the investigators as they take on more complicated traffic-related crimes across South Korea.
With Cha Yeon Ho developing stronger social skills, learning new abilities, and becoming more emotionally connected with his teammates, viewers can expect to see a different side of Lee Min Ki's character.
Crash 2: Road of Fury is scheduled to premiere on November 16 at 10 PM KST on ENA. The drama will also be available through KT Genie TV and Disney+.
Actor Lee Min Ki has revealed a surprising change in his character for ENA's upcoming drama Crash 2: Road of Fury, sharing that the once socially awkward investigator Cha Yeon Ho has become more comfortable around people and better at expressing his emotions.
On November 10, Lee Min Ki attended the drama's production press conference in Seoul alongside director Park Joon Woo and the returning cast.
During the event, the actor discussed how Cha Yeon Ho has developed since the first season, which aired in 2024.
In Crash, Cha Yeon Ho was known for his exceptional intelligence and sharp analytical skills. Although he could identify even the smallest clues in complicated traffic crime cases, he often struggled with social interactions.
According to Lee Min Ki, his character's biggest improvement in Season 2 is not his intelligence but his ability to connect with others.
“He's been upgraded compared to Season 1. He's earned more certifications, learned new skills, and even started driving, which he didn't do before,” the actor explained.
However, Lee Min Ki emphasized that the character's emotional growth was the most important difference.
“After spending so much time with the T.C.I. members, he's different from Season 1. He's developed social skills and has become more emotionally connected with the team,” he shared.
“I think that's the biggest change in his character.”
The actor also revealed that Cha Yeon Ho and his teammates have become more skilled at handling investigations as traffic crimes grow increasingly complicated.
“As crimes have become more advanced, the team members have also become more intense and thorough in their investigations,” he explained.
In the drama, Lee Min Ki returns as Cha Yeon Ho, the brilliant investigator of the Traffic Crime Investigation (T.C.I.) team, who is known for solving cases through careful observation and logical thinking.
While his intelligence remains one of his greatest strengths, Season 2 will show a more mature side of the character as he works more closely with his colleagues.
Meanwhile, director Park Joon Woo expressed his happiness about returning to the series after two years.
“I remember holding the production press conference here two years ago. I'm so happy to return for Season 2 with the same actors and staff, and personally, it feels very meaningful,” the director said.
Crash 2: Road of Fury continues the story of the T.C.I. team as it expands from a local police unit into a nationwide investigation team under the National Investigation Headquarters.
The new season will follow the investigators as they take on more complicated traffic-related crimes across South Korea.
With Cha Yeon Ho developing stronger social skills, learning new abilities, and becoming more emotionally connected with his teammates, viewers can expect to see a different side of Lee Min Ki's character.
Crash 2: Road of Fury is scheduled to premiere on November 16 at 10 PM KST on ENA. The drama will also be available through KT Genie TV and Disney+.
