Ahn Bo Hyun’s rich-heir-turned-detective is back, and this time he came in swinging harder than before. “Flex x Cop 2” just proved that sequels don’t always disappoint — its premiere numbers actually topped Season 1’s debut, while its Friday-Saturday rival “A Bona Fide Killer” quietly notched its own personal best.
Flex X Cop 2: Overview
| Detail | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Show | Flex x Cop 2 |
| Premiere Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Season 2 Premiere Rating | 6.1% (nationwide) |
| Season 1 Premiere Rating (2024) | 5.7% (nationwide) |
| Network | SBS |
| Lead Actor | Ahn Bo Hyun |
| Rival Show | A Bona Fide Killer (MBC) |
| Rival’s Episode 3 Rating | 8.3% (new personal high) |
| Rival’s Lead | Kong Hyo Jin |
A Sequel That Actually Improved on Its Debut
According to Nielsen Korea, “Flex x Cop 2” opened to a 6.1 percent nationwide average rating on August 7 — a solid step up from the 5.7 percent Season 1 pulled in when it premiered back in 2024. That’s a promising sign for a franchise built around Ahn Bo Hyun’s chaotic-but-lovable chaebol detective, Jin Yi-soo, who returns from police academy training with a bit more maturity but the same signature flair for solving cases with wealth, connections, and unapologetic swagger.
A Worthy Rival Also Hits New Heights
Airing in the very same time slot, MBC’s action drama “A Bona Fide Killer” didn’t back down either. Its third episode, starring Kong Hyo Jin, pulled in an 8.3 percent nationwide rating — not just holding its position as the most-watched show in its slot, but marking a new all-time high for the series and making it the most-watched Friday-Saturday drama of the night overall.
Two shows, two records broken on the same night — proof that Korean broadcast dramas are having a genuinely strong week.
Flex X Cop is a South Korean television series starring Ahn Bo-hyun, based on a format created by Sreda and a remake of the 2015 Russian television series Silver Spoon, and its first season originally aired on SBS TV in 2024.
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FAQs
Did Flex x Cop 2 beat Season 1’s premiere ratings?
Where can I watch A Bona Fide Killer?
The first three episodes are available to stream on Viki.
