“The Scarecrow” Korean drama 2026

Overview: “The Scarecrow” Kdrama is an ENA Genie TV original drama series that released on April 20, 2026, and starring Park Hae Soo, Lee Hee Joon, and Kwak Sun Young. It will tell the story of a detective who must work with his former opponent to solve a serial murder case.

GenreMystery, Thriller, Crime, Life
Episodes12
Watch Online*Viki, TVING
DirectorPark Joon Woo
ScriptwriterLee Ji Hyun
Air Time & ScheduleMonday & Tuesday at 10:00 PM KST
The Scarecrow drama 2026 poster

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Synopsis

“The Scarecrow” Korean drama tells the story about the Detective Kang Tae Ju who is trying to catch a dangerous serial killer and is forced to work with Cha Si Yeong, a man he dislikes. From 1988 to 2019, they face many dangerous situations and uncover hidden secrets while chasing the truth.

Their constant clashes and rivalry test their skills and in the end, the case leads them to a shocking truth that changes everything.

Main Cast & Characters

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Park Hae Soo The Scarecrow
Lee Hee Jun the scarecrow
Kwak Sun Young the scarecrow
2026 new Korean drama about serial murder case investigation the scarecrow
Kwak Sun Young and Lee Hee Joon investigation drama scarecrow
Park Hae Soo and Lee Hee Joon fighting in drama

Notes & Facts

  • Park Hae Soo earlier starred in Korean drama “The Price of Confession” (2025).
  • Lee Hee Joon earlier starred in Korean drama “Karma” (2025).
  • Kwak Sun Young earlier starred in Korean drama “Crash” (2024).
  • Previous drama on this time slot of ENA is “Climax.”

Trailers & Clips

This is the official trailer of “The Scarecrow” that shows timestamps jumping between 1988 and 2003, indicating a decade-long serial murder case and its ongoing investigation involving the main characters of the drama.

Episodes 1, 2, 3,…., Highlights

This is the highlight video of “The Scarecrow” that shows scenes between the years 1989 and 2019 following a deep-rooted mystery behind a murder case.

*Drama is subject to regional availability.