Wikipedia

Crash (South Korean TV series)

For other TV series with the same title, see Crash (disambiguation) § Television.

Crash (Korean: 크래시) is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Oh Soo-jin, directed by Park Joon-woo and starring Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Heo Sung-tae, Lee Ho-chul, and Moon Hee. The first season aired on ENA from May 13, to June 18, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST). A second season has been confirmed. It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions and Hulu in the United States.

Crash
Promotional poster
Hangul
크래시
Revised RomanizationKeuraesi
McCune–ReischauerK'ŭraeshi
Genre
Written byOh Soo-jin
Directed byPark Joon-woo
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Production companyAStory
Original release
NetworkENA
ReleaseMay 13 (2024-05-13) –
June 18, 2024 (2024-06-18)

Synopsis

edit

The story follows a crime tracker on bumpy roads unfolded by Traffic Crime Investigation (TCI) team that no one pays attention to.

Cast and characters

edit

Main

edit
The new inspector of TCI, who has the unique background of being a KAIST graduate. He boasts an impressive résumé with multiple certifications in traffic crime investigation, and has a keen analytical mind with reasoning skills based on cause and effect. He also has the ability to simulate the time of an accident, but lacks social skills and the ability to drive.
The lieutenant of TCI, and an ace who can solve the cases she takes on even if it takes the world to solve them with her unique persistence and perseverance. She is a traffic crime investigator with innate quickness, practiced martial arts, and the ability to drive cars like toys.
The team leader of TCI. A veteran homicide detective who realizes the loopholes and system deficiencies in the growing number of traffic crime investigations, and, as a result, creates TCI.
An automobile specialist who becomes a police officer after being noticed by Chae-man while working as a master of a car café. He is an expert who can analyze the make of a car, as well as where it was tuned just by looking at its silhouette on CCTV, and by listening to the sound of its engine.
The youngest member of TCI. She has a tremendous amount of internal martial arts skills, having trained in taekwondo, judo, and boxing.

Supporting

edit
Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.
Myung-hak's son, who is the head of YSC Construction
Head of the Major Crimes Investigation Division at National Police Agency, with outstanding investigative skills.
Chief of Namgang Police Station, who is obsessed with promotion but fails to get promoted every time.
CEO of YSC Group, which owns many affiliates.
Head of an illegal used car dealership and create tension by taking a stand against TCI.
So-hee's father, who is a veteran taxi driver with 30 years of accident-free experience, he uses his vast personal network to help his daughter's investigation.
  • Heo Ji-won as Yang Jae-young[2]
Seok-chan's son and the witness of a traffic accident way back 2014.

Extended

edit
  • Han Sang-jo as Han Kyung-soo[2]
A truck driver who suffered a damages.
CEO of CY Logistics.
A truck driver who took full responsibility for the accident caused by illegal modification and overloading.
Young-chul's son who is also truck driver.
  • Joo Hyun as Woo Gil-soon[2]
Dong-gi's father, who is a truck driver.
  • Ha Sung-kwang as Lee Jung-seop[2]
Hyun-soo's father, who is a former detective.

Special appearance

edit
A victim.

Production

edit

Development

edit

Director Park Joon-woo and writer Oh Soo-jin teamed up for the series. Planned by KT Studio Genie and AStory managed the production.[10][11]

On August 21, 2024, AStory announced the production of the second season.[12]

Casting

edit

In December 2023, Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, and Heo Sung-tae were cast for the main roles of the series.[10]

In January 2024, Lee, Kwak, and Heo along with Lee Ho-chul and Moon Hee were officially cast to play various roles in the series.[13]

Release

edit

Crash was reportedly scheduled to air in the second half of 2024.[10] On February 26, 2024, it was confirmed to premiere in May 2024, and would air every Monday and Tuesday.[13] Later, ENA announced the broadcast date to be on May 13, 2024, at 22:00 (KST).[14] The series would also be available to stream on Disney+ in selected regions.[15]

Viewership

edit
Crash : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
123456789101112
145373086297291111291162126511661375121814721060
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[16]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[16]
Nationwide Seoul
1 May 13, 2024 2.232% (2nd) 2.640% (2nd)
2 May 14, 2024 3.039% (2nd) 3.016% (2nd)
3 May 20, 2024 3.801% (2nd) 4.087% (2nd)
4 May 21, 2024 4.084% (2nd) 4.197% (2nd)
5 May 27, 2024 4.116% (2nd) 4.340% (2nd)
6 May 28, 2024 5.035% (2nd) 5.269% (2nd)
7 June 3, 2024 5.076% (1st) 5.382% (1st)
8 June 4, 2024 5.870% (1st) 6.167% (1st)
9 June 10, 2024 5.427% (1st) 5.685% (1st)
10 June 12, 2024 6.300% (1st) 6.572% (1st)
11 June 17, 2024 5.454% (1st) 5.518% (1st)
12 June 18, 2024 6.619% (1st) 6.943% (1st)
Average 4.754% 4.985%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c d e Park, Jung-sun (February 26, 2024). 이민기·곽선영, 교통 범죄 수사극 '크래시' 출연 [Lee Min-ki and Kwak Sun-young appear in traffic crime investigation drama 'Crash'] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Kim, Hee-won (June 5, 2024). '크래시' 제2의 우영우 될까…5.9% ENA 역대 시청률 2위[종합] [Will 'Crash' Become the Second Woo Young-woo?...5.9% ENA's All-Time 2nd Rating [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Park, Soo-in (April 30, 2024). 오의식 '크래시' 합류, 출세욕 강한 욕망 경찰 된다 [Oh Eui-shik joins 'Crash', becomes a police officer with strong desire for success] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (March 26, 2024). 백현진, 경찰서장 된다···새 월화극 '크래시' 출연 [Bek Hyun-jin becomes police chief...Appears in new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Crash'] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Park, So-young (June 11, 2024). 이유준, 바쁘다 바빠..월화엔 '크래시' 수목엔 '놀아주는 여자' [Lee Yoo-jun, busy busy...'Crash' on Monday and Tuesday, 'Playful Woman' on Wednesday and Thursday] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Choi, Jung-ah (May 8, 2024). 이도군, ENA 새 월화드라마 '크래시' 캐스팅! [Lee Do-gun, cast in ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Crash'!] (in Korean). Sports World. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Hwang, So-young (May 13, 2024). 유승목, '크래시' 출연 곽선영과 父女 호흡 주목 [Yoo Seung-mok, 'Crash' appearance with Kwak Sun-young, father-daughter chemistry draws attention] (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Park, Ro-sa (June 3, 2024). 양병열, '크래시' 출연… 화물차 기사 役 [Yang Byung-yeol, appears in 'Crash'…Truck driver role] (in Korean). Maeil Gyeongje. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ [단독] 이나은, 이민기 주연 '크래시' 출연...논란 딛고 열일 행보 [[Exclusive] Lee Na-eun to appear in 'Crash' starring Lee Min-ki...Working hard to overcome controversy] (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ a b c Lee, Seung-hun (December 21, 2023). [단독]이민기·곽선영·허성태, 코믹 수사극 '크래시' 주인공 [[Exclusive] Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, and Heo Seong-tae, main characters in the comical investigative drama 'Crash'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Lee, Mi-ji (February 26, 2024). 이민기X곽선영 '크래시' 캐스팅..'모범택시' 박준우 감독 연출(공식) [Lee Min-ki and Kwak Sun-young cast in 'Crash'..'Taxi Driver' director Park Joon-woo to direct (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Park, So-young (August 21, 2024). 이민기x곽선영 한번 더?..'크래시' 시즌2 제작 확정 [공식입장] [Another with Lee Min-ki x Kwak Sun-young?..'Crash' Season 2 production confirmed [Official position]]. OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ a b Lee, Seung-gil (February 26, 2024). '모범택시' 감독 신작은 '크래시', 이민기·곽선영·허성태 라인업 [공식] ['Taxi Driver' director's new drama 'Crash', lineup of Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Heo Seong-tae [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Kang, Seo-jung (March 21, 2024). '모범택시' 감독 신작 '크래시', 5월 13일 첫방 확정..이번엔 교통범죄[공식] ['Model Taxi' director's new series 'Crash' is confirmed to premiere on May 13th..This time, traffic crime [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Kim, Myung-mi (April 22, 2024). 이민기 곽선영 허성태 '크래시' 5월13일 디즈니+ 공개 확정[공식] [Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Heo Seong-tae 'Crash' confirmed to be released on Disney+ on May 13 [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Naver.
  16. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
edit
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Crash_(South_Korean_TV_series)&oldid=1256216944"