A groundbreaking development and breathtaking suspense unfolded.

LG U+ STUDIO X +U’s mid-form drama ‘Hunter with a Scalpel’ (directed by Lee Jung-hoon, written by Jo Han-young, Park Hyun-shin, Hong Yeon-yi, and Jin Se-hyuk)is a crime thriller about an autopsy doctor, Se-hyeon, who discovers the familiar murder methods of his father, the serial killer ‘Tailor’, who was thought to have died 20 years ago, on the autopsy table.In order to avoid becoming his father’s prey, he sets out to find him before police officer Jeong-hyeon does.

On the 16th, it was finally unveiled.It announced the beginning of a huge mystery surrounding the genius autopsy specialist Seo Se-hyeon(played by Park Joo-hyun)and a brutal serial murder.

The most eye-catching character is Se-hyeon’s unique character as a ‘genius forensic surgeon with sociopathic tendencies’.Se-hyeon, who has solved numerous unsolved cases with his sharp insight and outstanding skills, immediately captivates viewers with his boldness in visiting the scene of a murder himself from his first appearance.His extraordinary side, which perfectly sees through the psychology of the criminal and does not hesitate to say the creepy phrase, “Did you enjoy it?” , shows a mysterious charm that seems to lie on the border between good and evil.

The story really began when the new leader of the Yongcheon Police Department’s violent crimes team, Jeong Jeong-hyeon(played by Kang Hoon), appeared in front of Se-hyeon.Jeong-hyeon, a man of principle, struggled amid opposition and disregard from his team, and when a brutally murdered body was discovered, he personally visited Se-hyeon to request an autopsy in order to solve the case.Jeong-hyeon said, “It’s an honor to meet you in person.I’ve seen all the cases you’ve been active in,” and didn’t hide his affection that was almost like a fan’s feelings, but Se-hyeon paid no attention to this and maintained a cool attitude.This first meeting, which showed the two’s polar opposite sides, foreshadowed the start of their dangerous yet charming cooperation in the future.


During the autopsy requested by Jung-hyun, when a familiar detergent smell and blood-soaked thread were found on the body, Se-hyun was gripped by fear as he recalled his past nightmares.His confusion turned into terrible suspicion due to a second murder case.As it was revealed that the victim was none other than his fellow autopsy investigator Oh Min-ho(played by Ryu Hae-joon), the discovered clues were connected to pieces of the past, pointing to the return of a person who was thought to have died long ago.Se-hyun actively cooperates with Jung-hyun to solve the case, but at the same time, he shows a suspicious attitude that seems to use his cooperation, so attention is focused on what secret Se-hyun is hiding.

Se-hyeon, who finally became certain of the identity of the murderer, appeared in person at the emergency briefing, stared straight into the broadcast camera, and provoked him by saying, “The culprit is just an ignorant and useless piece of human garbage who is obsessed with distorted narcissism.” After that, Se-hyeon quickly packed his bags and headed to Yongcheon to check the status of the investigation, and Jeong-hyeon also identified the two cases as serial murders and began to join forces with his team members to spur the investigation.

Above all, the biggest shock and horror was the ending scene of episode 4.The laundromat owner who had a kind face and was comfortable with the detectives of the violent crimes unit was revealed to be Se-hyeon’s father and serial killer ‘Tailor’ Yoon Jo-gyun(played by Park Yong-woo).Se-hyeon’s provocation stimulated his cruel madness, and he eventually revealed his psychopathic nature in front of a customer who came to the laundromat late at night and made unreasonable demands.Jo-gyun, who turned the mood around in an instant with an eerie smile, finally revealed the true face of a murderer hidden behind the mask of a kind neighbor.

‘The Hunters’ is released every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday on U + tv, U + mobile tv, and Disney+, a global online video service(OTT).

Hong Se-young, reporter for Donga.com projecthong@donga.com

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