Available on Disney+, <The Hunter with the Scalpel> is igniting binge-watching desires with its gripping and high-stakes developments. The actors' captivating performances create memorable scenes and quotes in every episode, elevating the immersion to its peak. With a tense narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, <The Hunter with the Scalpel> is a hardcore crime thriller where forensic investigator Se-hyun discovers the familiar killing methods of her father, the serial killer 'Tailor', whom she thought had died 20 years ago, and sets out to find him before the police officer Jung-hyun does, in order not to become his prey.
Se-hyun, “I have to find him. I must be the first.”
As the veil surrounding Se-hyun (Park Joo-hyun) and Jo-kyun (Park Yong-woo) is lifted one by one, it provides a thrilling catharsis to the home audience, adding a unique fun. Upon learning of her father Jo-kyun's existence, whom she thought was dead, Se-hyun resolves, “I have to find him. I must be the first,” determined to locate Jo-kyun by any means necessary. Unable to escape her past trauma, Se-hyun is terrified of the devilish Jo-kyun but plunges into a merciless chase for survival. In a taut tension of pursuit and being pursued, the father and daughter aim their blades at each other. Just when Jo-kyun's victory seemed certain, Se-hyun cleverly manages to escape her father's grasp. In a situation where all evidence points to her as the culprit, Se-hyun successfully counterattacks, raising curiosity about whether she can eliminate Jo-kyun in the remaining four episodes.
Jo-kyun, “Didn’t Dad tell you before? Blood relations are truly special.”
The natural-born psychopath Jo-kyun hides his demonic nature behind a dandy appearance and kind eyes. His twisted paternal love and intense obsession towards Se-hyun chill the viewers' hearts in every episode. When Se-hyun, filled with murderous intent, confronts Jo-kyun, he reveals his madness by saying, “Didn’t Dad tell you before? Blood relations are truly special.” He further provokes Se-hyun by saying, “Didn’t you feel like you were working with Dad? You must have stitched up what I sent you.” This vividly reminds us of his nature, which views murder as a game. <The Hunter with the Scalpel> is heading towards its climax as Jo-kyun's indiscriminate and brutal past of committing murders with Se-hyun as his assistant is revealed. As Jo-kyun begins to weave a web to isolate his daughter Se-hyun, the source of his murderous inspiration, and keep her by his side forever, the tension and excitement of the plot increase in proportion to his meticulousness, raising expectations for the conclusion.
Jung-hyun, “It’s an honor to meet you in person.” → “Do you really have nothing to say to me?”
Jung-hyun (Kang Hoon), with his obsession for investigation and sharpness that misses no small clues, combined with warm humanity, is increasing his presence by turning the frozen hearts of those around him with sincere actions. From the day he first met Se-hyun, Jung-hyun showed absolute respect and trust by saying, “It’s an honor to meet you in person,” while conducting joint investigations. However, as a series of murders following the autopsy report begin to point all evidence towards Se-hyun, he finds himself at a crossroads of choice. The heartfelt question he desperately asks, “Do you really have nothing to say to me?” reveals his complex emotions, wavering between suspicion and trust. In response, Se-hyun pours out resentful glances and cold words, saying, “No matter what I say, you won’t believe me anyway. Right?” and turns away. Yet, ultimately, Jung-hyun, who does not lose faith and throws himself into danger for Se-hyun, raises interest in whether he can trust Se-hyun and take a step closer to the truth.
