Flex x Cop 2 Episode 13 Hits Peak 11.3%, Ranks No. 1 Among All Friday Programs

SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Flex x Cop 2' airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM!

“I won't give up. I'll catch him no matter what.”

'Flex x Cop 2' Ahn Bo-hyun,

Falls victim to the psychopathic mother and son Yoo Seung-ho and Kim Hye-eun!

Shocking moment as he loses consciousness in the flames, facing a desperate crisis!

Curiosity for the final episode reaches its peak!

Peak viewership 11.3%, Seoul metropolitan area 9.7%, nationwide 9.4%

Breaking its own highest viewership record!

Ranked an overwhelming No. 1 among all Friday programs and in the same time slot!

Jung Eun-chae handcuffed Yoo Seung-ho as he tried to flee!

Yoo Seung-ho's eerie warning: “Can you really catch me?”

'Flex x Cop 2' Ahn Bo-hyun declares war by gifting golden handcuffs to Kim Hye-eun! “Watch how far I can go.”

- 'Flex x Cop 2' Yoo Seong-won and Kim Hye-eun, the 'Chaebol Psychopath Mother and Son', attempt a public relations war and escape to cover up their crimes!

- 'Flex x Cop 2' Ahn Bo-hyun loses consciousness and is engulfed in flames after being attacked! What is the fate of the chaebol detective Ahn Bo-hyun?

In 'Flex x Cop 2', Ahn Bo-hyun faces a desperate crisis as he loses consciousness and is engulfed in flames ahead of the final episode, sending viewers' tension soaring.

In episode 13 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Flex x Cop 2' (produced by Studio S, Big Ocean ENM, and BA Entertainment), which aired on the 18th (Friday), Jin I-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) secured decisive evidence against serial killer Yoo Seong-won (played by Yoo Seung-ho). While the Violent Crimes Team 1, led by Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae), succeeded in arresting Yoo Seong-won, a shocking development unfolded as Jin I-soo was attacked and trapped in flames while unconscious. Along with this, episode 13 of 'Flex x Cop 2' recorded a peak viewership of 11.3%, 9.7% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and 9.4% nationwide, jumping in ratings ahead of its conclusion and instantly breaking its own highest viewership record. Furthermore, it swept No. 1 not only among all Friday programs but also in its time slot, completely capturing the living rooms. The 2049 viewership rating, a measure of channel competitiveness and topicality and a key indicator for advertisers, also soared to a peak of 3.4%, proving its strong topicality. (Based on Nielsen Korea)

The broadcast began with Joo Hye-ra's deep sorrow after losing her junior, Jeong Min-jae (played by Im Jin-seop). Facing the bereaved family at the funeral, Joo Hye-ra wept from heart-wrenching guilt. While ruminating on the significant words Yoo Seong-won had said, Jin I-soo recalled that he first met him at the psychiatric hospital of Seo Yu-gyeong (played by Choi Hee-jin) during his childhood.

Upon visiting Seo Yu-gyeong, who is currently incarcerated, Jin I-soo learned that Yoo Seong-won had shown psychopathic tendencies, such as an obsession with 'death' and 'possession', since childhood and had undergone long-term inpatient treatment. Seo Yu-gyeong then added, "To feel the excitement of murder again, he must have displayed the victims' belongings somewhere like artworks."

Meanwhile, the investigation gained momentum as the existence of Hwang Jong-su (played by Kim Jae-rok), Yoo Seong-won's accomplice and loyal subordinate, was revealed. However, Police Station Chief Gwon Tae-gyun (played by Ryu Tae-ho), who was threatened by Jeong Tae-seon (played by Kim Hye-eun), leaked investigation information, and Yoo Seong-won ordered Hwang Jong-su, "It's time to repay the favor. Run well and never get caught." While being pursued by Violent Crimes Team 1, Hwang Jong-su contacted Jeong Tae-seon after heading to a construction site, and as the UBS news crew arrived at the scene, he jumped to his death. Jeong Tae-seon used this to pressure Violent Crimes Team 1 through a public relations war, framing it as an unfair situation where the suspect died due to Jin I-soo's excessive force.

As the entire team faced the risk of disciplinary action, Jin I-soo visited the Chief's office and presented his resignation to protect his teammates. Mentioning that Gwon Tae-gyun had leaked investigation information, Jin I-soo issued a powerful warning: "If you touch our team, I will blow all of that up." When Joo Hye-ra apologized to Jin I-soo as he left Gangha Police Station, saying, "I'm sorry," Jin I-soo vowed, "I'll go out and do what I can do. Team Leader Joo, please protect this place," and "I won't give up on Yoo Seong-won. I'll catch him no matter what."

Later, Jin I-soo visited Jeong Tae-seon and gifted her specially made golden handcuffs, saying, "How did you end up making your son a murderer?" After declaring war with "Watch how far I can go," Jin I-soo began activating methods available to a chaebol, such as mobilizing white hackers and cutting off all advertisements from Hansu Group affiliates for UBS. After capturing signs that Yoo Seong-won was attempting to flee overseas via a private jet while eavesdropping on Jeong Tae-seon, Jin I-soo requested the Violent Crimes Team 1 to deploy, then headed to Yoo Seong-won's workshop alone to secure evidence.

Finally, Jin I-soo discovered a 'real exhibition hall' in the basement of Yoo Seong-won's workshop, where photos of victims' bodies and their belongings were displayed. At the same time, Joo Hye-ra and Violent Crimes Team 1 succeeded in arresting Yoo Seong-won at the airport on murder charges. However, Yoo Seong-won acted composedly as if mocking Joo Hye-ra, saying, "Is it certain this time? Can you really catch me?" and even as he was being taken away in handcuffs, he added, "Where is I-soo hyung now? Did he go to my exhibition hall?", increasing the sense of foreboding.

At the end of the broadcast, Jin I-soo collapsed, losing consciousness due to a sudden attack by Han Jong-hyeon (played by Moon Jin-seung), Jeong Tae-seon's secretary, who came to the workshop to destroy evidence. Jeong Tae-seon instructed Han Jong-hyeon, "Burn it all together," and the scene ended with a desperate moment as flames rose around Jin I-soo, pushing the tension to its peak.

As 'Flex x Cop 2' unfolded with non-stop developments ahead of the final episode, various reactions followed on online communities and SNS, such as: "I-soo, please wake up. You have to catch Yoo Seong-won," "I watched today without even being able to breathe," "The action scene between Jin I-soo and Han Jong-hyeon is so good. Ahn Bo-hyun's action acting is really great," "Both Yoo Seung-ho and Kim Hye-eun are such good actors, it gives me chills," "My breath almost stopped when Yoo Seong-won's hideout was discovered. Seong-won, just walk the path to prison," and "The end was so tense. I can't believe only the final episode is left."

'Flex x Cop 2' is a refreshing and satisfying collaborative investigation drama about chaebol detective Jin I-soo, who flips the situation with wealth when investigations stall, and new team leader Joo Hye-ra. The final episode will be broadcast tonight (19th) at 9:50 PM.

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· Publishing Institution: SBS

· Category: Flex x Cop 2

· Distribution: October 1, 14:38

Source: SBS Press Release

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