Hunted (2022 South Korean Television Series)

Hunted (Korean: 멧돼지사냥; RR: Maetdwejisanyang) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on MBC in 2022. The four-episode mystery series explores the secrets of a rural village triggered by a missing person investigation during a boar hunt.

Plot

The story centers on Young-Soo, a middle-aged man living in a quiet country village. During a boar hunt intended to protect local crops, Young-Soo encounters an unexpected situation. Simultaneously, a resident goes missing, which leads to the gradual uncovering of long-held secrets among the villagers. The narrative also features Ok-Soon, an elderly woman living with her grandson who is suspicious of her neighbors due to a past fire she believes was arson, and Young-Soo's wife, Chae-Jung, who struggles with the disappearance of their son.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast portraying the residents of the village:

• Park Ho-San as Kim Young-Soo
• Kim Soo-Jin as Lee Chae-Jung
• Lee Hyo-Je as Kim In-Sung
• Ye Soo-Jung as Ok-Soon
• Lee Min-Jae as Moon Hyun-Min
• Lee Gyu-Hoe as Jin-Kuk

Production and Reception

Directed by Song Yeon-Hwa and written by Jo Beom-Ki, the series was broadcast on MBC from August 1 to August 22, 2022. At the 2022 MBC Drama Awards, the series received recognition for its performances, with Park Ho-San winning Best Actor (Daily & Short Drama) and Ye Soo-Jung winning Best Supporting Actress.