Kang Hoon, Park Yoo-woo, and Park Joo-hyun star in "Hunter with a Scalpel," which will finally reveal its first episode tomorrow (16th).

LG Uplus STUDIO X+U's new mid-form drama "Hunter with a Scalpel" (planning/production STUDIO X+U | production Soul Creative | directed by Lee Jeong-hoon | written by Jo Han-young, Park Hyun-sin, Hong Yeon-i, Jin Se-hyuk) is a crime thriller where the forensic expert Se-hyun discovers the familiar killing method of his father, a serial killer known as "the tailor," while trying to find him before the police officer Jung-hyun, so he doesn't become his father's prey. As it approaches its first public airing tomorrow (16th), director Lee Jeong-hoon and the cast, including Park Joo-hyun, Park Yoo-woo, and Kang Hoon, shared four exciting highlights that will make viewers even more thrilled.

#1. "A work never seen in Korea" The power of a fresh and intense script!

The first charm highlighted unanimously by director Lee Jeong-hoon and the cast is the script itself. Park Joo-hyun said, "When I first received the script, I found it very fresh and thought it was a work that could not be seen in Korea." She added, "It's a bold and unembellished work, so I believe you can watch it with more interest and stimulation."

Park Yoo-woo also noted, "The density and completeness of the script were excellent. It becomes very difficult to maintain tension as you reach the latter half, but this drama gets more interesting as the story progresses," expressing confidence in the story that does not lose its momentum until the end. Kang Hoon added, "The fact that tension continues from start to finish felt really fresh," further raising expectations for the solid script.

#2. Park Joo-hyun X Park Yoo-woo X Kang Hoon, creating unique characters through chilling performances!

The second highlight of "Hunter with a Scalpel" is the array of unique characters completed by the intense efforts and performances of the actors. Director Lee Jeong-hoon stated, "To express Se-hyun's emotional line, which is a vital aspect, I created the character through deep communication with actress Park Joo-hyun. I believe that is why we were able to produce good results," generously praising Park Joo-hyun's portrayal of the genius forensic expert Se-hyun.

Park Yoo-woo, who plays the serial killer Jo Kyun, said, "Since this is a character that requires a lot of imagination, I did a lot of research," and revealed that "I think people who express their wickedness in everyday life without guilt are the most frightening, so I focused on that aspect while thinking a lot," igniting curiosity about his extraordinary villain character. Kang Hoon also conveyed his exceptional effort for his righteous police character image, saying, "I gained about 6 kg and sought advice from police officers," enhancing expectations for the overwhelming performances the three actors will showcase.

#3. "A relationship of love and hate linked by blood" VS "between longing and suspicion," a tangled web of relationships!

The narrative of "Hunter with a Scalpel" shines even more within the complex relationships of the characters. Park Joo-hyun described her relationship with her father Jo Kyun as "a relationship of love and hate linked by blood," while Park Yoo-woo added, "Jo Kyun believes his distorted obsession towards his daughter is love, and he wants to prove himself through that obsession," stimulating curiosity about the relationship they will portray. Furthermore, regarding the relationship between Se-hyun and Jung-hyun, Park Joo-hyun shared, "Jung-hyun is the only person Se-hyun can lean on," and Kang Hoon explained that Jung-hyun is a character who conflicts as the puzzle of the case falls into place when facing the admired Se-hyun, suggesting that the precarious chemistry between the two, shifting between cooperation and suspicion, is also a key highlight.

#4. "Packed tightly into 30 minutes!" Maximizing genre satisfaction with a well-made mid-form!

The final highlight is the mid-form format itself. "Hunter with a Scalpel" enhances genre satisfaction with its mid-form structure of around 30 minutes. Director Lee Jeong-hoon confidently stated, "To show a quick development, the mid-form, reduced to half of the one-hour format, is much better. Because it's packed tightly, many events take place within 30 minutes." Kang Hoon also pointed out, "The fact that it's a mid-form allows for a very rapid flow," adding that "even in the quick pace, the main points are covered, making it even more enjoyable and filled with tension," further elevating expectations for the relentless storyline.

Thus, "Hunter with a Scalpel" promises to deliver an intense genre satisfaction, awaiting the birth of a well-made thriller that achieves perfect harmony with its solid script, the passionate performances of the actors, compelling relationships, and an optimal format for the genre.

Meanwhile, "Hunter with a Scalpel" will be available tomorrow (16th) on U+tv, U+mobiletv, and the global online video service (OTT) Disney+.

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