Actor Jung Eun-chae has transformed into a veteran investigation team leader with an untouchable aura, signaling a girl-crush action performance.

On July 7, the production team of the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Flex X Cop 2' (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong), which is set to premiere on August 7, released the first character stills of Jung Eun-chae. She plays the role of Joo Hye-ra, the new partner and direct superior of the chaebol detective Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun).

'Flex X Cop 2' is a refreshing investigative drama featuring the collaboration between Jin Yi-soo, a chaebol detective who uses his immense wealth to conduct unprecedented investigations, and the newly appointed violent crimes team leader, Joo Hye-ra. It is considered one of the most anticipated dramas for the second half of this year, expected to continue the reputation of the 'cider universe,' a trademark of the SBS Friday-Saturday lineup.

Jung Eun-chae, who joins the cast for this second season, plays Joo Hye-ra, a former core ace of the National Police Agency's counter-terrorism team who volunteered for the position of team leader of the Violent Crimes Unit 1 at Gangha Police Station. As she was famously known as a "devil instructor" during her time at the police academy, where she harshly trained the immature trainee Jin Yi-soo, attention is focused on the subtle tension and unique chemistry the two will display as they reunite as team leader and team member in the field.

In the photos released today, Jung Eun-chae draws admiration by appearing perfectly assimilated into her character. She boasts a unique "handsome-pretty" visual, effortlessly pulling off everything from a sharp police uniform to a chic leather jacket. Above all, her intense gaze, which seems capable of instantly overwhelming criminals, proves the exceptional experience of a veteran investigator. Her appearance stepping off a heavy motorcycle while wearing a neat uniform reveals a powerful presence that rivals that of the chaebol detective Jin Yi-soo, who commutes in a flashy supercar, raising expectations for a "detective who flies above the running chaebol."

The drama's production team stated, "The moment we first met Jung Eun-chae, we sensed that she was 'Joo Hye-ra herself.' Not only does she have a visual that combines handsomeness and beauty, but her three-dimensional charm, which hides heat within coolness, was exactly what we were looking for in Joo Hye-ra." They added, "Her playful chemistry with Ahn Bo-hyun is also beyond expectations. You will be able to feel the class of a 'career girl-crush.'"

Returning with an expanded worldview and thrilling catharsis, 'Flex X Cop 2' will premiere on Friday, August 7, at 9:50 PM, following the currently airing 'Chief Kim.'

Reported by Kang Sun-ae

(Photo: SBS Entertainment News)