Serial killer Jung Moon-sung goes on a rampage... 'Scarecrow' breaks 8.2% per minute [Comprehensive]

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'Scarecrow' actor Jung Moon-sung delivered a chilling performance that sent shivers down viewers' spines.

In the eighth episode of ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Scarecrow' (written by Lee Ji-hyun, directed by Park Jun-woo), which aired on the 12th, the conflict between Kang Tae-ju (played by Park Hae-soo) and Cha Si-young (played by Lee Hee-jun) reached its peak. Kang Tae-ju resolved to fight to the end, even if it meant a losing battle, and to shatter himself like an egg against a rock. Ratings for the episode rose to 7.4% nationwide and 7.3% in the Seoul metropolitan area, setting a new series high. The per-minute rating peaked at 8.2%, and the 2049 target demographic reached a per-minute high of 3.0%, securing the top spot among Monday-Tuesday dramas. (Nielsen Korea, paid households)

After regaining consciousness in the hospital, Kang Tae-ju returned to Cha Si-young's mother's funeral. Upon seeing Cha Si-young's smiling face, Kang Tae-ju could no longer contain his suppressed anger. He handcuffed Cha Si-young's wrist and dragged him out, turning the funeral hall into chaos in an instant. When the youngest detective, Park Dae-ho (played by Ryu Hae-jun), reprimanded him out of pity, Kang Tae-ju recalled Lee Gi-beom (played by Song Geon-hee) and muttered desolately, "I was trying to survive. I felt like my insides would dry up and burst if I stayed still, so I thought I'd die."

Cha Si-young gritted his teeth, accusing Kang Tae-ju of ruining the perfect funeral. Just then, Detective Do Hyung-gu (played by Kim Eun-woo) was placed under investigation by the audit team regarding Lee Gi-beom's death. Ignoring Cha Si-young's plea for help, Cha Si-young pinned the charge of abuse onto Kang Tae-ju. When Kang Tae-ju, who had been disciplined for the incident, confronted him by grabbing his collar, Cha Si-young provoked him further, saying, "Do you get it now? What's the difference between you and me? I didn't commit a crime for beating up a suspect like Lee Gi-beom, but you insulting me is a crime. We call that 'rank'."

Meanwhile, Kang Soon-young (played by Seo Ji-hye), unable to accept Lee Gi-beom's death, began showing symptoms of short-term memory loss. However, after overhearing a conversation between Kang Tae-ju and Seo Ji-won (played by Kwak Seon-young), she regained her memory and staged a silent protest at the Prosecution Service holding a sign written in blood that read, "Punish murderer Cha Si-young." During this time, Kang Soon-young got into a fight with Cha Si-young's fiancé, Kim Hee-jin (played by Hong Bi-ra), and was taken to the police station detention cell. Kang Tae-ju then asked Kang Jun-young (played by Heo Jeong-do) to handle his younger brother's affairs, stating he would leave Gangseong.

In a previous broadcast, it was revealed that the true culprit 'Lee Yong-woo' was actually Lee Gi-hwan (played by Jung Moon-sung). He blamed Kang Tae-ju for his younger brother Lee Gi-beom's death and prepared to leave Gangseong, saying, "Let's never meet again," drawing attention. Most notably, even as he knew that Im Seok-man (played by Baek Seung-hwan) was falsely accused and subjected to assault and torture to extract a confession, he coldly urged a confession, saying, "You'll end up like our Gi-beom. If you feel sorry for Gi-beom, repent now and accept your punishment." His rampage, which included attempting to repeat murder and targeting Kang Soon-young next, sent chills through viewers.

Eventually, Kang Tae-ju left Gangseong after muttering ominously to Cha Si-young, "You think I'll definitely smash you, you stone bastard." Meanwhile, Cha Si-young, who had not only driven Lee Gi-beom to death, also forced a false confession from Im Seok-man and sought the death penalty. However, at the end of the broadcast, Kang Tae-ju discovered another murdered body and the victim's stockings, plunging him into confusion. This hinted that the 'Gangseong serial murder case,' which was thought to have ended with Im Seok-man's arrest, was far from over, drawing intense attention.

'Scarecrow' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m.

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