The Scarecrow Leaves Kang Tae Scarred, Ep 7–8 Explained. Here’s What You Need To Know

The Scarecrow took an unexpected yet predictable turn. Kang Tae, who was obsessed with catching the serial killer and gathering evidence, stayed on the verge of arresting the culprit. Suddenly, he steps away from the case as if he lost interest. The story later reveals that Kang’s plans failed, leaving him frustrated. When the killer’s victim is revealed, Kang is devastated to realize someone he respected could commit such crimes. In the episodes 7 & 8, the killer’s face is finally shown, but it is not Gi Beom. Let’s get into the details of the episodes.

Both Episodes 7 and 8 delivered traumatic and unexpected twists that left viewers in shock. The killer, who had long evaded capture, now seems closer than ever. After obtaining a specimen and evidence against Seok Man, Kang Tae kept his findings secret until he could verify the facts. Seok Man had already drawn suspicion because of his limp and his job at the garage.As a young man, Seok Man quietly liked Kang Sun. However, Gi Beom also loved her and eventually proposed to her. Heartbroken, Seok Man distanced himself from them.

Later, Kang Tae saw Seok Man with Kang Sun and connected him to the mounting evidence. He arrested him. Kang Tae’s suspicions grew because of Seok Man’s unusual devotion to his sisters and the sudden disappearance of his polio-related limp when one of them was about to fall.

Gi Beom’s Tragic Death Leaves The Killer Shaken, while Kang Ju Is Identifying The Real Murderer

With all the evidence pointing to Seok Man, authorities released Gi Beom. However, before he could start a new life, his health deteriorated. He died from chronic organ damage.Kang Sun, who is carrying his child, blames Cha Si for his death. She behaves strangely and acts as if Gi Beom is still alive. Kang is also devastated. He struggles with the consequences of the case and the fact that his own officers drove Gi Beom to his death. Authorities suspended the officers. Meanwhile, Seok Man, who has been sentenced to death, denies all the accusations. Despite his claims, the evidence still points to him.

Cha Si’s mother dies on the same day, and Kang reaches to take Cha under custody, but now faces the consequences of his deeds. Nothing seems to work, but now it seems to be ending soon. Kang is transferred to another place, and the village finally takes a sigh of relief, but circumstances put Kang back to where he started. Another murder happens, but the killer is none other than Gi Beom’s brother, Gi Hwan. In the present, Gi Hwan uses his fake name, Lee, but seems unaffected by what he did.

He reveals his deeds to now old Kang Tae, but his life and murders were just to be caught by Kang Tae when he was a police officer. This time, he was caught but revealed all his deeds only to Kang and not to any other person. A strange happiness in his eyes when he hears his real name from Tae makes him happy. Before episode 8 comes to an end, it’s revealed that an 8-year-old was also his victim.

Every episode is chilling, and the horrors in the village changed many lives, and people who never saw the light after dark were left in never-ending trauma. Stay tuned to hear more.

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