Hunter with a Scalpel (Korean: 메스를 든 사냥꾼) 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+.
Contents
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
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.