The Scarecrow (TV series)

The Scarecrow
Teaser poster
Hangul
허수아비
RRHeosuabi
MRHŏsuabi
Genre
Written byLee Ji-hyun
Directed byPark Joon-woo
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companiesKT Studio Genie
Studio Anseillen
Original release
Network

The Scarecrow (Korean: 허수아비) is an upcoming South Korean mystery thriller television series written by Lee Ji-hyun, directed by Park Joon-woo, and starring Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, and Kwak Sun-young. The series follows a detective investigating a serial murder case with a former rival by his side, to uncover the true culprit. It is scheduled to premiere on ENA on April 20, 2026, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST). It will also be subsequently streaming on Genie TV.

Synopsis

Kang Tae-ju, a former ace detective demoted to his hometown of Gangseong, refuses to compromise with injustice. He sees the Gangseong serial murder case as an opportunity to restore his reputation, but clashes with prosecutor Cha Si-young, a bitter rival from his school days. As they investigate, Tae-ju's character undergoes a transformation, and he encounters unexpected twists and turns in the case.

Cast

Demoted to Gangseong, he investigates the serial murder case, only to discover the lead prosecutor, Cha Si-young, is the man he's desperate to catch, creating a conflict.
A sharp, politically savvy prosecutor leads the Gangseong serial murder investigation, aiming to leverage the case into a political career.
Tae-ju's classmate, who is a reporter for the Gangseong Daily.
Ki-hwan's younger brother.
Tae-ju's younger sister and Ki-beom's lover.
Ki-beom's older brother.
The chief of the Gangseong Police Station
Si-young's father.

Production

Development

Produced under Studio Anseillen, Park Joon-woo, known for his work on Taxi Driver and Crash (2024), was attached to direct the series and reunites with screenwriter Lee Ji-hyun, with whom he previously collaborated on Taxi Driver.[1] It is based on the Lee Choon-jae serial murders.[3]

Casting

In May 2025, Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, and Kwak Sun-young were reportedly cast.[3] The next month, Seo Ji-hye joined the cast.[4] Four months later, Song Geon-hee was cast, and filming was in its final stage.[5] By September 2025, Park, Lee, and Kwak were confirmed to lead the series.[1]

Release

The Scarecrow was reportedly scheduled to premiere on ENA in the first half of 2026, and will also be subsequently streaming on Genie TV.[1] By March 2026, the premiere date was confirmed to be on April 20, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Kang, Hyo-jin (September 4, 2025). 박해수X이희준X곽선영, '허수아비' 출연...2026 상반기 공개 [Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, and Kwak Sun-young to star in The Scarecrow, set to premiere in the first half of 2026]. SPOTV (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Lee, Mi-ji (March 17, 2026). '허수아비' 박해수→이희준, 대본 리딩부터 숨멎 열연 [The Scarecrow Park Hae-soo → Lee Hee-jun, Breathtaking Performances from Script Reading]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved March 17, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Yoo, Ji-hee (May 22, 2025). [단독] 박해수·이희준·곽선영, 이춘재 사건 모티브 '허수아비'서 뭉친다 [종합] [Exclusive: Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, and Kwak Sun-young team up for The Scarecrow inspired by the Lee Chun-jae case]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  4. ^ Yoo, Ji-hee (June 23, 2025). [단독] 서지혜, 드라마 '허수아비' 출연...라이징 스타 행보 [Exclusive: Seo Ji-hye to Star in Drama The Scarecrow Rising Star]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  5. ^ Kim, Jin-seok (October 27, 2025). [단독]송건희, '선재 업고 튀어' 이후 차기작은 '허수아비' [Exclusive: Song Geon-hee's next project after Lovely Runner is The Scarecrow]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.
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