Hunter with a Scalpel
Hunter with a Scalpel is a 2025 South Korean crime psychological thriller television series starring Park Ju-hyun, Park Yong-woo, and Kang Hoon. It aired on U+TV and U+ Mobile TV from June 16, to July 10, 2025. with four episodes released weekly from Monday to Thursday. It is also available for streaming on Disney+.
Synopsis
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.Cast and characters
Main
- Park Ju-hyun as Seo Se-hyun
- Park Yong-woo as Yoon Jo-gyun
- Kang Hoon as Jung Jung-hyun
Supporting
Police
- Kim Min-sang as Choi Jung-soo
- Ryu Seung-soo as Jeon Chang-jin
- Choi Kwang-je as Jang Hyuk-jeon
- Bin Chan-wook as Park Sook-woo
- Kang Sang-jin as Kim Jin-rea
Production
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. The series consists of 16 episodes.On December 18, 2024, LG Uplus content studio STUDIO X+U reportedly confirmed the production.
Casting
On August 21, 2023, Npio Entertainment stated that they have received an offer for Kang Hoon, and is reviewing it.On September 2, 2024, Park Ju-hyun is reported to appear. Meanwhile, Kang had confirmed his appearance. On December 18, Park, Park Yong-woo, and Kang had officially confirmed their appearances.