ENA’s upcoming drama The Scarecrow has released a new set of stills spotlighting its supporting cast, offering a deeper look into the layered narrative that spans from 1988 to 2019. Built around a long-running murder investigation, the series follows a detective forced into an uneasy partnership with someone he distrusts, as both navigate a decades-long pursuit of truth.
The newly unveiled images focus on characters rooted in Gangseong in 1988, emphasizing interpersonal relationships before they become entangled in tragedy. Song Geon Hee appears as Lee Ki Beom, sharing warm, affectionate moments with Kang Soon Young, played by Seo Ji Hye. The two characters, who grew up together and planned to marry, represent a sense of stability that is later disrupted by a string of violent events. Their relationship provides an emotional anchor in the early timeline of the story.
Lee Ki Beom’s older brother, Lee Ki Hwan, portrayed by Jung Moon Sung, is introduced as a bookstore owner who reunites with childhood friends Kang Tae Joo and Seo Ji Won. These scenes reflect a moment of calm before the narrative shifts into darker territory, reinforcing the contrast between past familiarity and future upheaval.
As the story progresses, the focus moves toward the investigative side. Kang Tae Joo, played by Park Hae Soo, is seen working alongside officers from Gangseong Police Station, including Kim Man Chun (Baek Hyun Jin), Jang Myung Do (Jeon Jae Hong), Do Hyung Gu (Kim Eun Woo), and Park Dae Ho (Ryu Hae Joon). Together, they examine case records tied to a series of murders that have destabilized the community.
Within this group, distinct dynamics emerge. Kim Man Chun is depicted as an experienced and steady leader, providing structural support to the investigation. In contrast, Jang Myung Do and Do Hyung Gu introduce tension, portrayed as officers whose methods and allegiances complicate the pursuit of justice. Meanwhile, the youngest detective, Park Dae Ho, represents inexperience and caution, gradually adapting as he follows senior officers into increasingly complex cases.
Through these interconnected characters, The Scarecrow builds a narrative that balances personal history with institutional conflict. By juxtaposing moments of warmth and familiarity against corruption and violence, the drama aims to explore how relationships evolve under pressure across time.
Set to premiere on April 20 at 10 p.m. KST, The Scarecrow positions its supporting cast not merely as background figures, but as integral components of a story shaped by memory, loss, and unresolved truth.
