Scarecrow Season 2: Return to Work Aftermath

ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Scarecrow' is continuing its rise in viewership and buzz, with episodes 1 through 4 being broadcast consecutively during the May Golden Holiday. This strategy reflects the drama's steadily increasing viewership, starting at 2.9% and reaching 5.2% by episode 4, as well as its hot buzz, including topping the Good Data Corporation's TV-OTT drama search response TOP10. Notably, episode 4 set a new personal best viewership rating, recording 5.5% in the Seoul metropolitan area and a peak of 6.2% per minute. It has maintained the No. 1 spot among Monday-Tuesday dramas and across all channels in its time slot for three consecutive episodes since episode 2. Compared to ENA's previous dramas, its viewership ratings are drawing attention for surpassing 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'.

The drama's upward trend is attributed to its intense storyline, solid directing, and the actors' outstanding performances. Episode 3 delivered a shock with the death of the sixth victim, Kim Min-ji (played by Kim Hwan-hee). Episode 4 marked a turning point as the protagonist Kang Tae-joo (played by Park Hae-soo) joined forces with Cha Si-young (played by Lee Hee-joon), with whom he had a past conflict, to begin a joint investigation. The unfolding plot, filled with twists and turns such as a handkerchief appearing as a clue to the culprit, Lee Ki-beom (played by Song Geon-hee) emerging as a prime suspect, and an attack on Kang Tae-joo's sister Kang Soon-young (played by Seo Ji-hye), maximizes the suspense. Furthermore, the revelation of Kang Tae-joo and Cha Si-young's past stories deepened the relationships between the characters.

This consecutive broadcast of episodes 1-4 provides viewers with an opportunity to grasp the flow of the case and the relationships between characters at once, ahead of episode 5, where the pursuit of the culprit will officially begin. Viewers are expected to be immersed in Kang Tae-joo's transformation and awakening, and the gradual unveiling of the case's truth through the narrative from episodes 1 to 4. 'Scarecrow' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM on the ENA channel and is also available on KT Genie TV and TVING.

The popularity of 'Scarecrow' is soaring, further boosted by the actors' passionate performances. Park Hae-soo, in particular, is drawing admiration for his perfect portrayal of Kang Tae-joo, spanning 30 years, while Lee Hee-joon demonstrates his passion for acting through his serious demeanor while monitoring. Kwak Sun-young shines in the investigation with her versatile charm, oscillating between seriousness and playfulness, and delivered a thrilling performance in the cornfield chase scene in episode 2, which has been cited as a highlight. Behind-the-scenes stills offering a glimpse into the actors' passionate on-set energy have also been released, further heightening anticipation for the drama.