Netflix has officially confirmed the production of “Mission: Cross 2”, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2024 spy action-comedy film.
The original film, which followed a former secret agent hiding his past while living as a househusband, was a massive hit, reaching Netflix’s Global Top 10 Movies (Non-English) list just three days after its release.
Riding on this global success, the sequel is set to deliver bigger action, elevated stakes, and the return of its iconic lead duo.
The Iconic Duo Returns for a Shared Mission
The core of the franchise is the chemistry between the two veteran stars, who are both confirmed to reprise their roles for the sequel, this time working side-by-side:
- Hwang Jung Min as Park Kang Mu: Kang Mu, the former special ops agent, has returned to his quiet life as a devoted househusband after successfully wrapping up the operations of the first film. However, his peace is abruptly shattered when he receives a secret mission directly from the President. This operation, charged with “national pride,” pulls him back into the action, where he is expected to show an upgraded performance proving that “there is no impossible mission.”
- Yum Jung Ah as Mi Seon: Mi Seon, the formidable Violent Crimes detective and former Asian Games shooting silver medalist, is also back. Following the events of the first film, Mi Seon has reportedly faced a demotion, moving with Kang Mu to a peaceful seaside provincial station. Bored by the lack of incident, she eagerly seizes the chance to join her husband on the operation to solve the major case. Crucially, after discovering her husband’s secret agent past in the first installment, their teamwork in this “more dangerous and larger operation” promises a new chapter of fantastic chemistry.
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The Plot: A Race to Recover National Treasures
The central conflict of “Mission: Cross 2” revolves around a matter of national importance:
- The Threat: Korean cultural assets are stolen by an unidentified organization.
- The Mission: Kang Mu and Mi Seon are tasked with launching a “once-in-a-lifetime operation” to recover a national treasure-level cultural asset and prevent its illicit export.
- The Setting: The mission will likely involve both high-octane espionage from Kang Mu and intensive detective work from Mi Seon, showcasing the couple’s complementary—and often chaotic—skill sets.
Expanded Ensemble and New Key Players
The sequel elevates the scale of the story by bringing back fan-favorite colleagues and introducing high-profile political and criminal figures:
The Returning Violent Crimes Unit: The beloved team from Mi Seon’s violent crimes unit will return, including Jung Man Sik as the reliable team leader Sang-woong, and team members Cha Rae Hyung (Heon-gi) and Lee Ho Chul (Dong-su). Their often bumbling but indispensable comedic presence is expected to add familiar humor to the large-scale investigation.
The Political Figurehead: Veteran actor Cha In Pyo joins the cast as The President, the ultimate authority who directly enlists the couple for the high-stakes recovery mission, confirming the operation’s importance.
The Criminal Element: The new cast members will inject tension and richer entertainment as the core antagonists:
- Yoon Kyung Ho as Cheon In Hak, the head of a shadowy organization specifically targeting cultural treasures.
- Im Seong Jae as Duchil, a black-market dealer known ominously as the “connoisseur of the tomb-raiding world,” indicating his role in trafficking the stolen national treasures.
Production Details and Release
- Director and Writer: The sequel is once again helmed and written by Lee Myung Hoon.
- Release Platform: “Mission: Cross 2” will be released exclusively on the global streaming platform Netflix, likely in 2026 (following the original’s 2024 release). The confirmation of its production so quickly after the original’s success underscores Netflix’s commitment to the franchise.
The combination of the established, fantastic chemistry between the leads, an expanded cast of trusted actors, and a high-stakes national treasure hunt ensures that Mission: Cross 2 is positioned as a thrilling and humorous must-watch action-comedy.
Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of ADOR, issued an official statement on November 13, 2025, to address the news that all members of NewJeans had decided to return to the agency.
She began by acknowledging the numerous inquiries she had received and affirmed her belief that the members reached their decision to return together only after “deep deliberation and discussion.”
This choice, she stated, she completely respects and supports.
She also expressed her deep appreciation for the courage of the members who “joined hands again to protect one another” despite the preceding difficulties.
The Mandate: NewJeans Must Remain Five
The central point of her statement was the necessity of maintaining the group’s unity.
While asserting that she is personally capable of starting her career anew anywhere, she maintained that the integrity of the group is paramount.
She declared her firm belief that “ NewJeans must be kept intact as five members” under any circumstances.
Min Hee Jin (Credit: YouTube)
Her ultimate hope for the group is not just success, but that “all five members are happy” and that NewJeans grows “stronger and… even better.”
Message to Fans and Future Support
Min Hee Jin used the statement to connect with the fans, or “Bunnies,” who stood by the group during the challenging period.
She asked for a warm welcome to be extended to the members as they make their official return.
Also, she pledged her personal commitment to the group’s future, stating she would “watch over NewJeans’ music and growth and support them to the very end.”
Separation from Legal Litigation
She drew a sharp distinction between her personal affairs and the group’s future.
She noted that the ongoing litigation between her and HYBE had prolonged a difficult time for everyone, but she stressed that this legal battle is “entirely separate and has nothing to do with NewJeans.”
Min Hee Jin affirmed her commitment to seeking the truth in her own individual lawsuits and asked for continued support in that endeavor.
