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Hunter with a Scalpel (Korean: 메스를 든 사냥꾼) is an upcoming South Korean crime psychological thriller television series starring Park Ju-hyun, Park Yong-woo, and Kang Hoon. The series tells the story of genius forensic scientist Seo Se-hyun, who discovers traces of her father's murder while performing an autopsy, and goes on a hunt to catch her father before the police in order to hide her past that she wants to erase. It is scheduled to be released on U+TV and U+ Mobile TV in 2025.[1]
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| Hangul | 메스를 든 사냥꾼 |
| Revised Romanization | Meseureul deun sanyangkkun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Mennŭrŭl tŭn sanyangkkun |
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| Directed by | Lee Jung-hoon |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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Hunter with a Scalpel depicts the process in which a prominent female forensic pathologist with antisocial personality disorder is confronted by the shadow of her father, whom she killed, and how her honor and life are threatened.
- Park Ju-hyun as Seo Se-hyun[1]
- A genius forensic scientist, who chases after her serial killer father in order to hide her past that she wants to erase first.
- Park Yong-woo as Yoon Jo-gyun[1]
- A psychopathic serial killer, who is serious about dissecting the human body.
- The leader of the violent crimes team who becomes entangled with Se-hyun while investigating a murder case.
Development
Hunter with a Scalpel is a crime psychological thriller series planned by STUDIO X+U, produced by Soul Creative and STUDIO X+U, directed by Lee Jung-hoon, and co-written by Jo Han-young, Park Hyun-shin, Hong Yeon-yi, and Jin Se-hyuk.[2] The series consists of 16 episodes.[3]
On December 18, 2024, LG Uplus content studio STUDIO X+U reportedly confirmed the production.[1]
Casting
On August 21, 2023, Npio Entertainment stated that they have received an offer for Kang Hoon, and is reviewing it.[4]
On September 2, 2024, Park Ju-hyun is reported to appear. Meanwhile, Kang had confirmed his appearance.[3] On December 18, Park, Park Yong-woo, and Kang had officially confirmed their appearances.[1]
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