ENA's New Thriller 'Scarecrow' Unveils Intriguing Stills Ahead of Premiere

Park Hae-soo's character, Kang Tae-joo, encounters his old friend Kwak Sun-young in the countryside after being demoted.

The upcoming ENA drama 'Scarecrow' has released stills ahead of its premiere on the 20th, showcasing Kang Tae-joo's (played by Park Hae-soo) return to Gangseong.

'Scarecrow' follows a detective investigating a serial murder case who unexpectedly teams up with someone he despises. Spanning from 1988 to 2019, the series delves into the truth behind two men's intertwined fates of enmity and hatred. Inspired by one of Korea's most notorious serial murder cases, this crime thriller explores the hidden facets of the case after the real culprit is revealed.

In the newly released photos, Kang Tae-joo, demoted from Seoul, reunites with his hometown friends, sharing a warm moment despite his disgraceful return. Sitting with Seo Ji-won (played by Kwak Sun-young) and Lee Ki-hwan (played by Jung Moon-sung), their laughter hints at a deep and comfortable bond. The scene also captures the entrance of a young man, drawing attention with his desperate and urgent gaze as he kneels before Kang Tae-joo.

In the following image, Kang Tae-joo makes his first appearance at the Gangseong Police Station after his demotion. He is shocked to encounter Lee Sung-jin (played by Park Sang-hoon), the village youth he met the previous night, now covered in bruises and handcuffed. This raises questions about what transpired overnight. Additionally, Kang Tae-joo's serious expression as he examines crime scene photos handed to him by rookie detective Park Dae-ho (played by Ryu Hae-jun) suggests the beginning of a significant case.

The production team stated, "With just four days until the premiere, the first episode will see Kang Tae-joo returning to his hometown. Watch to find out what the first case assigned to him in Gangseong will be and the truth behind the Gangseong serial murder case, which leads to a dangerous collaboration with Cha Si-young."

'Scarecrow' premieres on the 20th at 10 PM.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr