
In 'Crash 2', Lee Ming-ki, Kwak Son-young, Ho Sung-tae, Lee Ho-cheol, and Moon Hee join NCT's Jisung to deliver an even hotter and thrilling run. ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Crash 2: Road of Anger' (hereafter 'Crash 2') is the sequel to the popular 'Crash' that gained fame in 2024. With a novel theme of traffic crime investigation, the exhilarating teamwork of the Traffic Crime Investigation team (T.C.I) that punishes villains on the road, and the fast-paced car chase action further enhance the refreshing feeling of the genre, receiving high praise. The viewership ratings recorded the second highest in ENA drama history at the time of airing, creating a significant buzz. In this highly anticipated sequel, the T.C.I team from Namgang Police Station is reorganized into a national investigation team, challenging nationwide traffic crime cases. The non-stop investigative action that thoroughly exposes more sophisticated and organized malicious traffic crimes is expected to bring intense refreshment to viewers once again. Above all, the reunion of the production team and main cast from Season 1, which sparked the hyper-reality investigation drama boom, raises expectations. Director Park Joon-ho, who fused intense action with refined visuals in 'Crash 1' and 'The Revenge Agent - Model Taxi' Season 1, and screenwriter Oh Soo-jin, who sharply depicts societal injustices while creating human-like characters, team up again. Additionally, production company ASTORY, known for hit works like 'Crash 1', 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', 'Kingdom' series, and 'Signal', joins in, further raising expectations for the quality of the work. In line with the evolved heinous incidents and scale, the T.C.I's efforts and teamwork in pursuing road villains will also be 'upgraded'. Lee Ming-ki returns as Chief Cha Yong-ho, who solves cases with an analytical power more precise than AI and a tenacity that misses no small clues. He expressed, 'To confront the more advanced traffic crimes than Season 1, T.C.I's investigation will evolve even further. I am happy to reunite with Yong-ho after a long time, and I expect great teamwork. With everyone back together, we will do our best to create a better work.' Kwak Son-young will again shine as Min So-hee, leading cases with martial arts honed in real combat and a tenacity that never gives up once she bites down. She commented, 'I wished to meet everyone again in Season 2, and I am really happy and excited that this wish has come true. We will deliver a more solid teamwork and a hotter, scaled-up story on the road.' Ho Sung-tae, who carries the sorrow of losing his wife in a hit-and-run, plays the reliable team leader Jeong Che-man of T.C.I, pursuing new cases. He stated, 'In a world where criminals repeat self-justification while leaving deep scars on people's lives through illegal acts and misdeeds, I am sincerely grateful to participate in the meaningful work 'Crash 2' that can expose such realities and take a small revenge. I hope to uncover the clues to Jeong Che-man's wife's hit-and-run case.' Attention is also focused on Lee Ho-cheol, beloved for his role as the traffic crime analyst Woo Dong-ki, who possesses a delicate heart and excellent observation and data analysis skills. He expressed, 'I am happy to join T.C.I again in Season 2. I will work hard to show the more grown-up Woo Dong-ki and the deepened teamwork.' Moon Hee will again showcase her presence as Oh Hyun-kyung, equipped with outstanding information power and splendid martial arts. She said, 'I am preparing for the filming of 'Crash 2' with joy and excitement. I think we can show the strong bond unique to T.C.I once again. The investigation process to solve more sophisticated traffic crimes, along with new characters, is expected to be even more interesting, so please look forward to it.' There is also great attention on Jisung, who joins from Season 2 as the 'idol police officer' Chi Dae-se, aspiring to join T.C.I. He expressed, 'I am really happy to participate in 'Crash 2'. I want to show an impressive figure to viewers who will see my acting for the first time. I want to learn one by one under the wonderful production team and seniors. I ask for much interest and support.' 'Crash 2' is set to air in the second half of 2026 as an ENA Monday-Tuesday drama and will also be distributed on KT genie TV.
SM Entertainment announced it is pursuing strong legal action against people who posted defamatory, insulting, threatening, and stalking-related content targeting NCT’s Jisung across platforms like X, YouTube, and SpinSpin. A first-trial court fined one defendant 5 million won, and additional complaints are under police investigation.
Some K-pop artists, including IVE, KiiiKiii, FIFTY FIFTY, and Park Hyo-shin, submitted songs for the Grammy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, along with Japanese and other Asian acts. But BTS, Stray Kids, and other major-label artists declined, amid debate over whether the category helps or isolates Asian music.
At the Seoul Drama Awards 2026 ceremony held on the afternoon of the 8th at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, attendees included RIIZE’s Anton, Jin Akanishi, Yoon Ji-sung of Wanna One, Ku Gyo-hwan, Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Nam-gil, Um Ki-joon, Lim Ji-yeon, Apink’s Jung Eun-ji, Han Go-eun, Moon Ji-hoon (Swings), Kim Min, Lee Jae-won, Park Gyeong-hye, Lee Dong-ha, Lee Yeo-reum, Choi Hyo-ju, writer Kim Eun-sook, Elizaveta Maksimova, Gladys Bay, Paulo Avelino, and announcer Lee Jae-eun.
iKON’s Donghyuk posted photos of stars currently serving in the military, including Kim Young Dae, MONSTA X’s I.M, SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, Kang Daniel, Baekho, Song Gun Hee, and Rowoon. They also shared dance videos to songs like “BAD” and “GENIE,” and had recently appeared at the 2026 Ground Forces Festival.
NCT’s Xiaojun will make his solo debut with his first mini album, Hey, Somebody, set for release on the 26th by SM Entertainment. The album will include five tracks, including Chinese and English versions of the title song. After years of group, collaboration, and OST work, attention is on his first solo album.
On the morning of the 2nd, NCT’s Taeyong, Haechan, and Jaehyun left for Jakarta, Indonesia, via Incheon International Airport for “NCT 127 5TH TOUR 'NEO CITY : JAKARTA - THE REDLINE'.” The article is based on local media coverage, and photo quality may vary. Related reports note that Doyoung and Jungwoo, who are serving in the military, also appeared at the venue, and that NCT 127’s fifth world tour has begun. Their October 24 Saitama Belluna Dome concert will be broadcast live exclusively on WOWOW.
RIIZE’s Anton returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 1st after completing his participation in Paris Fashion Week. The text also mentions that NCT’s Jaemin, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, and Jin Akanishi have been confirmed as winners at the Seoul Drama Awards 2026, with Anton winning the OST Award, and notes that Anton previously departed for France to attend Fashion Week.
SBS Gayo Daejeon will mark its 30th anniversary by being held over two days for the first time. The 2026 event will take place on December 24 and 25 at KINTEX in Goyang. Special stages will look back on 30 years of K-pop, with veteran and current top artists joining for intergenerational collaboration performances. The production team said they are preparing special and varied Christmas gifts to thank fans for 30 years of love, promising a festival everyone can enjoy across generations.
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