Ko Hyun-jung & Jang Dong-yoon Ignite SBS Thriller 'The Mantis: Original Sin'

Aug 19, 2025

Ko Hyun-jung & Jang Dong-yoon Ignite SBS Thriller 'The Mantis Original Sin'



SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Warts: Murderers' Outing' opens an immersive crime thriller with strong synergy between Ko Hyun-jung and Jang Dong-yoon. Attention is focusing on the cool story that will unfold with a series of notorious serial killers 'Warts' and his son, a detective, conducting an unexpected joint investigation.

The first broadcast on September 5th will begin with a crime of imitation of the same method after the serial killer ''warts' who caused a stir in the world more than 20 years ago were caught. In the play, detective Cha Soo-yeol (Jang Dong-yoon) tells a breathtaking story as he embarks on an unwanted collaborative investigation with his own mother and the rare killer, Jeong In-shin (Ko Hyun-jung).

In particular, this work attracts strong viewers' attention from the beginning with the unique relationship between a serial killer mother and a detective son. The unconventional combination of trusted actors Ko Hyun-jung and Jang Dong-yoon is also raising expectations.




The second teaser video, which was recently released, raised tensions even more. The video begins with the appearance of Jang Dong-yoon's blade and announces that a new incident has occurred that imitates Ko Hyun-jung's murder. On top of that, Jang Dong-yoon's cries filled with anger and Ko Hyun-jung's appearance in a prison uniform intersect to maximize tension.

The second half of the teaser is followed by a scene in which Ko Hyun-jung and Jang Dong-yoon sharply confront each other. "Was it not enough to kill five people?Jang Dong-yoon's question of "and "Will I be by your side even if my existence is revealed?Ko Hyun-jung's provocative line " intersects and gives a shudder. Finally, the scene where the faces of the two overlapped into one signaled an original production and raised expectations to the highest.

The short 40-second video will premiere at 9:50 p.m. on September 5th, showing all the story, character, acting ability, and directing skills.








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