Ahn Bo-hyun, the chaebol detective leading the SBS Friday-Saturday "cider" (refreshing) universe, is set to deliver thrilling catharsis to viewers alongside his new partner, Jung Eun-chae.

On July 15, the production team of the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong) announced its grand return by unveiling the main poster, which captures the unparalleled aura of the main characters, Jin I-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) and the new Violent Crimes Unit Team Leader Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae).

"Flex X Cop 2," which follows "Chief Kim" and is scheduled to premiere on Friday, August 7, is a refreshing and exhilarating investigative drama about Jin I-soo, a chaebol detective who uses his wealth to turn the tables when investigations hit a dead end, and Joo Hye-ra, a new team leader and former ace of the counter-terrorism unit. As the successor to SBS's hit "cider" universe—which includes titles like "Taxi Driver," "The Fiery Priest," and "The Judge from Hell"—the drama is drawing attention as the highly anticipated first installment of SBS's second-half 2026 seasonal drama lineup.

The main poster, unveiled today, stylishly captures the commanding presence of Jin I-soo and Joo Hye-ra against a backdrop of a deep blue sky just before nightfall. The two characters look in different directions, highlighting their distinct personalities while simultaneously radiating intense tension and fresh chemistry within a single frame.

First, Jin I-soo catches the eye with his relaxed demeanor, perfectly dressed in a luxurious gray suit. Leaning casually against a luxury supercar, he exudes the confident aura of a "superstar in the detective world." Expectations are high for his upgraded performance, featuring even greater wealth than the previous season and refined 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. Dressed in a chic all-black tactical uniform, her unwavering gaze instantly proves her presence as a flawless veteran detective. A key element of this season will be the dynamic between the two: Joo Hye-ra, who once reigned as a "devilish team leader" while training Jin I-soo at the police academy, must now work as his equal partner.

The cooperation between these two, who are polar opposites in both visuals and investigative styles, promises a much larger scale. The drama is expected to deliver thrilling catharsis through the dynamic chases of Jin I-soo, who uses his money and connections as a cheat code to break through cases in his supercar, and Joo Hye-ra, a veteran team leader who fearlessly navigates the field on her motorcycle. As the tagline on the poster, "THE RICHEST WAY TO CATCH EVIL," suggests, their unstoppable journey—pouring both money and expertise into catching the bad guys—is heightening viewer anticipation.

The production team of "Flex X Cop 2" stated, "In this season, Jung Eun-chae's girl-crush charisma is added to Ahn Bo-hyun's unhesitating wealth-based investigations, making the chemistry, scale, and pacing even more powerful," adding, "Please look forward to seeing how they become a team under the single goal of eradicating crime and what kind of powerful synergy they will unleash."

"Flex X Cop 2," the highly anticipated return of the SBS Friday-Saturday "cider" universe, will premiere on Friday, August 7, at 9:50 PM.

Reported by Kang Seon-ae

(SBS Entertainment News, Reported by Kang Seon-ae)