A detective who was bullied by the very prosecutor he’s forced to work with. A serial killer who is seemingly catchable — yet untouchable. And thirty years of misfortune binding two men who would rather never see each other again. The Scarecrow is already shaping up to be one of the most gripping K-drama crime thrillers of the year — and the posters alone have set the internet on fire.

The Scarecrow (허수아비) — All Key Details at a Glance

Detail	Info
Drama	The Scarecrow (허수아비)
Network	ENA (South Korea)
Premiere Date	April 20, 2026 (10 PM KST)
Lead Stars	Park Hae Soo, Lee Hee Joon
Genre	Crime Thriller / Mystery
Timeline	Set between 1988 and 2019 (30 years)
Setting	Gangseong (fictional hometown)
Core Case	Serial murder investigation
Streaming	To be confirmed internationally
Past Collab	Both starred together in Chimera (2022)

What Is The Scarecrow About?

The Scarecrow follows a detective investigating a series of serial murders who is forced into an unlikely partnership with a man he despises. Set between 1988 and 2019, the story tracks two men bound by misfortune as they chase the truth across 30 years, building suspense through their uneasy alliance of hatred.

The tagline on the poster says it all: “Will you question, or will you cover up?” — a direct confrontation between truth-seeking and political ambition.

The Characters — Two Rivals Forced Together

Park Hae Soo plays Kang Tae Joo, an ace detective known for keen observation and sharp instincts. After being demoted in Seoul, he returns to his hometown of Gangseong and sees a series of murders as a chance to restore his honor. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is assigned to work with Cha Si Young — the very person who bullied him in school. The Hollywood Reporter

Lee Hee Joon plays Cha Si Young, an elite prosecutor who blends cold judgment with political skill. Determined to earn his father’s approval and break into politics, he will stop at nothing to solve the Gangseong serial murder case — and to achieve his ambitions, he teams up with Kang Tae Joo. The Hollywood Reporter

Two brilliant men. A shared history of hatred. And a killer laughing at them both.

The Poster — Dripping With Atmosphere

The second poster features a scarecrow standing tall among dark rice fields — the human-like black figure paired with the phrase: “Finally, I found you. My long-sought killer,” hinting at the 30-year investigation journey of both leads. The Hollywood Reporter

The production team said: “The explosive chemistry between Park Hae Soo and Lee Hee Joon will be a major highlight for viewers.” The Hollywood Reporter

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FAQs

Q1. When does The Scarecrow K-drama premiere on ENA?

The Scarecrow premieres on April 20, 2026 at 10 PM KST on ENA. It stars Park Hae Soo as detective Kang Tae Joo and Lee Hee Joon as prosecutor Cha Si Young, covering a 30-year serial murder case.

Q2. What is the story of The Scarecrow K-drama?

The story follows an ace detective and an elite prosecutor who despise each other due to a school bullying history — forced to partner up to solve a serial murder case spanning three decades, from 1988 to 2019.