Jang Dong-yoon and Lee El Clash in Tense Standoff in 'Praying Mantis: Killer's Outing' Episode 6 Preview

The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Praying Mantis: Killer's Outing' delivered a shockwave to viewers with its fifth episode, which featured the appearance of a copycat killer mimicking the infamous 'Praying Mantis'.

As a prime suspect, Park Min-jae, faced a near-death experience in front of Detective Cha Soo-yeol (Jang Dong-yoon), it hinted at a more desperate and relentless pursuit from Cha Soo-yeol.

Cha Soo-yeol is the son of the serial killer 'Praying Mantis', Jeong Yi-shin (Go Hyun-jung). Torn between guilt over his mother's crimes and his duty as a police officer sworn to save lives, he reunites with his mother after 23 years due to the reappearance of the 'Praying Mantis' copycat murders. Despite his deep-seated hatred, he is cooperating with Jeong Yi-shin to apprehend the culprit and prevent further deaths.

This covert collaboration was kept highly secret, but it began to sow seeds of doubt among the investigation team members regarding Cha Soo-yeol's methods. Episode 5 revealed Jeong Yi-shin's existence to the team, fracturing their camaraderie. Detective Kim Na-hee (Lee El), who values justice above all, grew increasingly distrustful of Cha Soo-yeol.

Amidst this tension, preview stills released ahead of the sixth episode showcase a fierce confrontation between Cha Soo-yeol and Kim Na-hee in the investigation team's office, escalating the suspense.

The stills depict Cha Soo-yeol's wavering gaze meeting Kim Na-hee's cold stare, highlighting their intense standoff. Cha Soo-yeol appears agitated in one photo, while other team members are seen with their heads bowed, adding to the mystery.

A production representative stated, "The intense confrontation between Cha Soo-yeol and Kim Na-hee in episode 6 will be particularly captivating as the identity of the 'Praying Mantis' copycat killer gradually comes into focus." They also requested significant attention for the passionate performances of actors Jang Dong-yoon and Lee El.

What triggers this confrontation between Cha Soo-yeol and Kim Na-hee? The story of their pursuit of the 'Praying Mantis' copycat killer will unfold in the sixth episode, airing tonight, October 20th, at 10 PM on SBS.

Jang Dong-yoon portrays the complex detective Cha Soo-yeol in 'Praying Mantis: Killer's Outing,' delivering a performance rich in emotional depth. He has previously stated in interviews the importance of embodying the character's emotional journey. His acting repertoire continues to expand with each diverse role he undertakes.