The Scarecrow (Korean: 허수아비 | also known as Heosuabi and Scarecrow) is an upcoming South Korean mystery crime thriller television series. It is written by Lee Ji-hyun and directed by Park Joon-woo. The series stars Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, and Kwak Sun-young in the lead roles. The story follows a detective who investigates a serial murder case alongside a former rival, as they try to uncover the real culprit. The series is set to premiere on ENA on April 20, 2026. It will air every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST). After its broadcast, it will also be available for streaming on Genie TV.
When is ‘The Scarecrow’ releasing?
The 2026 Korean thriller The Scarecrow premieres on ENA in South Korea on April 20, 2026, and airs every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST). The series is also available for streaming on Genie TV. It is released on April 20, 2026, airs on ENA (South Korea), streams on Genie TV, and belongs to the Thriller genre.
The Scarecrow Full Episode Release Schedule:
| Episode | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | April 20 | Monday |
| Episode 2 | April 21 | Tuesday |
| Episode 3 | April 27 | Monday |
| Episode 4 | April 28 | Tuesday |
| Episode 5 | May 4 | Monday |
| Episode 6 | May 5 | Tuesday |
| Episode 7 | May 11 | Monday |
| Episode 8 | May 12 | Tuesday |
| Episode 9 | May 18 | Monday |
| Episode 10 | May 19 | Tuesday |
| Episode 11 | May 25 | Monday |
| Episode 12 | May 26 | Tuesday |
What is the show about?
Criminal profiler Kang Tae Ju is called out of retirement after receiving a disturbing summons. An imprisoned serial killer has been connected to more unsolved deaths through DNA evidence, but he claims he is innocent. He insists that Tae Ju must take part in the investigation, as he believes Tae Ju can clear his name. Tae Ju is pulled back into a world he thought he had left behind 33 years ago. This forces him to face prosecutor Cha Si Yeong again, someone he has a complicated past with, as they work together to find the truth.
‘The Scarecrow’ Complete Cast:
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Main Roles:
- Park Hae Soo as Kang Tae Ju
- Lee Hee Joon as Cha Si Yeong
- Kwak Sun Young as Seo Ji Won
Supporting Roles:
- Seo Ji Hye as Kang Sun Yeong (Tae Ju’s younger sister)
- Song Geon Hee as Lee Gi Beom (Gi Hwan’s brother)
- Lee Suk Hyeong as Un Hui (Reporter)
- Jung Moon Sung as Lee Gi Hwan (Gi Beom’s brother)
- Baek Hyun Jin as Kim Man Chun (Gangseong police team leader)
- Yoo Seung Mok as Cha Mu Jin (Si Yeong’s father)
Guest Roles:
- Kang Myoung Soo as Bus Driver
- Lee Myung Hee as Village Passerby
Bit Part:
- Byeon Chang Yeol
Where to watch?
‘The Scarecrow’ is planned to premiere on ENA on April 20, and it is also available for streaming on Genie TV, Viki and Viu. The series airs every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).
