Actress Go Hyun-jung will return to screens with a fresh character in SBS-TV's new Friday-Saturday drama Mantis: The Murderer's Outing.

Drawn by Story and Creative Team

Go Hyun-jung shared her reasons for joining the project: "The story itself was very compelling. Once I got immersed in the intriguing narrative unfolding each episode, time just flew by." She added, "I was curious to see the synergy between writer Lee Young-jong's detailed storytelling and director Byun Young-joo's stylish direction. I decided to appear without hesitation."

Praise for Director Collaboration

She expressed satisfaction with her collaboration with Byun, saying, "Director Byun's strong leadership and unique wit perfectly complement each other. His seasoned expertise elevated the quality of the production." Go recalled, "He served as a mental pillar for the team with his charisma on set, and lightened the atmosphere with humor after filming, which was a great support."

About the Drama and Role
Mantis is a crime thriller adapted from a French drama of the same name, following a police officer who collaborates with his mother—responsible for a 20-year-old series of murders. Go Hyun-jung portrays Jeong I-shin, nicknamed "Mantis" for her brutal killing of five men, adding intense tension with her concentrated performance.

The drama will premiere on the 5th of next month at 9:50 PM KST.