'The Sincerity of 'Scarecrow' Created by a 'That's the Truth' PD: Director Says Responsibility is Heavy [Interview ③]

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• Interview with Park Jun-woo PD, director of the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Scarecrow', which concluded on the 26th, and writer Lee Ji-hyun

Park Jun-woo PD, who worked on 'That's the Truth', confessed to the heavy responsibility of handling stories based on real events.

On the afternoon of the 27th, a wrap-up interview with Park Jun-woo PD and writer Lee Ji-hyun of the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Scarecrow', which concluded the previous day, was held at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

'Scarecrow' is a crime thriller drama about a detective investigating a serial killer who unexpectedly forms an alliance with someone he despises, inspired by the Lee Chun-jae serial murder case.

Park Jun-woo PD, known for directing SBS's 'That's the Truth', 'Curious Story Y', and dramas 'Model Taxi' and 'Doctor Detective', took on directing duties, while writer Lee Ji-hyun, who wrote the first season of 'Model Taxi', returned to write the script, reuniting once again.

When asked about his transition to becoming a drama PD, Park PD replied, "I joined SBS in 2004. I originally wanted to be a drama PD, but I failed all the interviews. I ended up interviewing for the current affairs and educational departments and got accepted. There were several instances where I lost interest in my previous work. Thanks to those who helped me transfer to the drama department, I was lucky enough to make the switch."

Park PD, whose representative works on 'That's the Truth' include 'Mungyeong Cross Incident', said, "I didn't realize that my experience on 'That's the Truth' would be so helpful. I have gained a lot, both directly and indirectly, and I am very grateful."

He continued, "When dealing with real events in a drama, there is inevitably a sense of responsibility. Victims and their families are likely watching, and I often contact them whenever the broadcast airs. It is our duty to consider how to portray their stories in a drama without distorting their context and to earn the love of viewers." He spoke about the sense of responsibility he feels as a director.

Park PD and writer Lee will also work together on their next project. Park PD revealed with a laugh, "I told the writer that if 'Scarecrow' is successful, we should make a series, but she refused."

The writer stated, "It won't be a 'Scarecrow' series, but we have decided to work together on the next project." Park PD added, "We plan to create a crime entertainment drama set in the early 2000s that viewers can enjoy more easily. The working title is 'Parakho'."

He then added, "I still want to make a 'Scarecrow' set in the 1990s. I want to create a crime series set in the 90s, but the writer keeps refusing." He repeatedly expressed his regret.

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