The Scarecrow () is an upcoming South Korean mystery thriller television series written by Lee Ji-hyun, directed by , 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 on April 20, 2026, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST). It will also be subsequently streaming on Genie TV.
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.
Produced under Studio Anseillen, , 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. It is based on the Lee Choon-jae serial murders.
In May 2025, Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, and Kwak Sun-young were reportedly cast. The next month, Seo Ji-hye joined the cast. Four months later, Song Geon-hee was cast, and filming was in its final stage. By September 2025, Park, Lee, and Kwak were confirmed to lead the series.
The Scarecrow was reportedly scheduled to premiere on ENA in the first half of 2026, and will also be subsequently streaming on Genie TV. By March 2026, the premiere date was confirmed to be on April 20, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).