After confirming the production of the new season of "Perfect Partner" and preparing to bring "Judge from Hell" back to the screen, SBS continues to place high hopes on "X-Police Tycoon 2".
This is not only Ahn Bo Hyun's comeback with the role that made Jin Yi Soo famous, but also considered an important link in the station's strategy to develop multi-season film brands.
The pressure on Ahn Bo Hyun is not small when the first season of "Police Tycoon X" once became one of SBS's outstanding works, achieving the highest viewership rating of 11% and creating a good effect in terms of both views and discussions on social networks. That success helped the station quickly confirm the production of the sequel only after the first season ended.
Unlike many parts that often choose a safe formula, "Police Tycoon X 2" still retains the soul of the first season but is refreshed by bringing Jin Yi Soo to a different stage.
After completing the training course at the police academy, Ahn Bo Hyun's character officially becomes a police officer, but still maintains a "tycoon-like" crime-solving style when he does not hesitate to take advantage of money, relationships and even special means to hunt down criminals.
Another notable point is the participation of Jung Eun Chae in the role of female police officer Joo Hye Ra - Jin Yi Soo's new partner.
If Jin Yi Soo represents a flexible and creative investigation style, Joo Hye Ra is a principled police officer, once a trump card of the counter-terrorism unit. This opposition is expected to create new interactions, instead of repeating the formula of the previous part.
For Ahn Bo Hyun personally, "Capital X Police 2" also has special meaning in her career journey.
In recent years, Ahn Bo Hyun has continuously expanded his image through many genres, from romance in "See You in the 19th Life", action - investigation in "Police Tycoon X", to projects such as "My Sassy Girl" and "Spring Intoxication". This helps him gradually escape the image of "male supporting role attracting attention" to become a face capable of leading major television station projects.
Continuing success with Jin Yi Soo will help him consolidate his position in the male lead group that SBS places high hopes on. Conversely, if "X-Police Tycoon 2" does not maintain the appeal of the first season, this will not only be pressure for Ahn Bo Hyun but also a test for the multi-season film brand development strategy that SBS is pursuing.
