If you’ve been waiting for a gripping Korean crime thriller to fill your watchlist this April, The Scarecrow just dropped its main trailer — and it’s intense. Park Hae Soo is back, and this time he’s chasing a serial killer across 30 years of twisted history.
What Is The Scarecrow About?
The show follows a detective investigating a series of murders who is forced into an unlikely partnership with a man he despises — spanning the years 1988 to 2019. soompi It’s a slow-burn, high-stakes thriller that blends period drama with modern mystery.
Think cold cases, buried secrets, and two men who absolutely cannot stand each other — yet must work together.
Cast & Characters at a Glance
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hae Soo | Kang Tae Joo | Detective |
| Lee Hee Joon | Cha Si Young | Prosecutor |
| Kwak Sun Young | Seo Ji Won | Reporter |
The trio pursues the “real culprit” and the truth behind the Gangseong serial murder case. soompi Each brings a different lens — law enforcement, legal authority, and media — making this an unusually layered investigation story.
Why the Trailer Has Everyone Talking
The new main trailer hits hard from the first frame. Detective Kang Tae Joo confronts a man in prison, narrating, “I finally found you — the murderer I’ve been searching for,” before the story rewinds back to 1988 where it all began.
As the investigation drags on, the tension between the two rivals deepens — Cha Si Young coldly reminds Tae Joo, “Detective Kang, you seem to forget — I’m a prosecutor before I’m your friend,” pushing Tae Joo to erupt in fury.
But what makes this trailer special? That eerie final image — the faint smile on the silhouette of the “Scarecrow” in response to Tae Joo’s warning pushes the mystery to its absolute peak.
The show also draws thematic parallels to real serial killer investigation psychology, making it feel both cinematic and chillingly grounded.
Premiere Date & Where to Watch
ENA’s new Monday-Tuesday drama The Scarecrow premieres on April 20 at 10 p.m. KST.
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