The Scarecrow (TV series)
| The Scarecrow | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 허수아비 |
| RR | Heosuabi |
| MR | Hŏsuabi |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Lee Ji-hyun |
| Directed by | Park Joon-woo |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production companies | KT 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 in the first half of 2026, and 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
- Park Hae-soo as Kang Tae-ju[1]
- Lee Hee-joon as Cha Si-young[1]
- Kwak Sun-young as Seo Ji-won[1]
- Seo Ji-hye as Kang Soon-young[2]
- Song Geon-hee[3]
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.[4]
Casting
In May 2025, Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, and Kwak Sun-young were cast to lead the series.[4] The next month, Seo Ji-hye joined the cast.[2] Four months later, Song Geon-hee was cast, and filming was in its final stage.[3] By September 2025, Park, Lee, and Kwak were confirmed to lead the series.[1]
Filming
Principal photography commenced in 2025.[2][5]
Release
The Scarecrow is scheduled to premiere on ENA in the first half of 2026, and will also be subsequently streaming on Genie TV.[1]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kim, Yang-soo (August 28, 2025). '하트시그널' 서지혜, 저스트엔터와 계약 만료 "현재 차기작 촬영중" ["Heart Signal" star Seo Ji-hye's contract with Just Entertainment expires, and she's currently filming her next project]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.
