Two Cops 2 (1996 Film)

Two Cops 2 (Korean: 투캅스 2; RR: Tukabseu 2) is a 1996 South Korean action-comedy film directed by Kang Woo-suk. It serves as the second installment in the Two Cops film series, following the 1993 original and preceding the 1998 sequel, Two Cops 3.

Promotional poster for the film Two Cops 2 — Promotional poster for the 1996 film Two Cops 2.

Plot

The story follows the dynamic between two detectives with conflicting approaches to police work. Detective Lee, a new recruit, is determined to root out corruption within the force and believes that the veteran Detective Kang must be removed. Lee frequently pressures Kang to resign, leading to a tense rivalry. In an attempt to maintain his position, Kang assigns Lee a series of difficult, unsolved cases, hoping to overwhelm him. However, Lee successfully resolves them, further complicating their relationship.

The tension escalates when a major theft occurs. During the investigation, Detective Kang succumbs to his old habits and attempts to steal a diamond for himself. Although he believes his actions have gone unnoticed, Detective Lee discovers the theft. Lee uses this information to force a deal, agreeing to remain silent only if Kang manages to solve a new, seemingly impossible case.

Production

The film was produced and directed by Kang Woo-suk, with a screenplay written by Kim Seong-hong. It was released in South Korea on April 27, 1996, with a runtime of 117 minutes. The production and distribution were handled by Cinema Service.

Cast

Park Joong-hoon as Inspector Kang
Kim Bo-sung as Inspector Kim
Ji Su-won as Soo-won
Kang Sung-jin
Yoon Moon-sik
Choi Jung-woo
Son Byung-wook
Kwon Yong-woon
Choi Hak-rak
Jo Hyeong-ki
Lee Cheol-min
Yang Taek-jo as Police Chief
Song Geum-sik as Secretary
Kim Seok-ok as Police Chief's wife