“The Scarecrow” Is Pulling in More Viewers Every Week — Park Hae Soo’s Thriller Hits Its Highest Rating Yet

ENA’s mystery thriller “The Scarecrow” is quietly becoming one of the most talked-about Korean dramas on air right now — and the numbers are backing it up. The show just hit its highest viewership ratings to date, proving that word-of-mouth is doing its job week after week.

The Scarecrow: Ratings

What Happened?

According to Nielsen Korea, Episode 4 of “The Scarecrow” aired on April 28 and recorded an average nationwide rating of 5.2 percent — the show’s highest figure since it began. That steady upward climb across four episodes is exactly the kind of trajectory that signals a drama with real momentum, not just a strong premiere spike.

For a mystery thriller airing on ENA, a channel that has delivered cult hits before, this trajectory is genuinely exciting. With Park Hae Soo — best known internationally for his role in Squid Game — leading the cast alongside the always reliable Lee Hee Joon, the show has the pedigree to keep growing.

Also airing on the same night, tvN’s “Yumi’s Cells 3” recorded a 2.0 percent nationwide average ahead of its final week on air — a tender farewell for a beloved series approaching its conclusion.

Why “The Scarecrow” Deserves Your Attention

Television ratings in South Korea are a closely watched indicator of audience engagement, and a show climbing to a new personal best at its fourth episode — rather than falling off post-premiere — is a strong sign that viewers are genuinely gripped and returning for more. Mystery thrillers live or die on their ability to keep audiences guessing, and “The Scarecrow” appears to be doing exactly that.

Park Hae Soo has built an enormous international following since Squid Game, and his choice to anchor a domestic ENA thriller speaks to the quality of the project. For fans who haven’t started yet, Episode 4 setting a new high is the clearest possible signal that now is the time to catch up.

For more K-drama ratings updates and episode recaps, visit TechnoSports.

Yumi’s Cells 3 — A Fond Farewell Incoming

Meanwhile, tvN’s “Yumi’s Cells 3” posted a 2.0 percent nationwide rating as it heads into its final week. The beloved series has been a fan favourite across all three of its seasons, and its conclusion is sure to be an emotional one for the community that has followed Yumi’s inner world for so long. For more on the Yumi’s Cells finale and what comes next, keep checking TechnoSports.

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