Kang Ha-neul and Kim Hye-jun to Play Psychiatry Residents in MBC's 'Mind Doctor,' Coming in 2027
MBC announced on Nov. 9 KST that Kang Ha-neul, Kim Hye-jun, Huh Joon-ho and Kim Sun-young will star in its new Friday-Saturday medical drama 'Mind Doctor,' set to air in the first half of 2027.
Kang Ha-neul is trading the operating room for the psychiatry ward. MBC announced on Nov. 9 KST that he will lead its new Friday-Saturday drama 'Mind Doctor' with Kim Hye-jun, Huh Joon-ho and Kim Sun-young.
Kang plays Lee Si-chan, a cold genius surgeon who gives up his title to become a psychiatry resident after his older brother's death. Kim Hye-jun plays Go Jeong-hyeon, a second-year psychiatry resident who becomes his mentor and clashes with him at every turn, since he once looked down on psychiatry. CHOSUNBIZ reports it is the first medical role for both actors.
Huh Joon-ho plays Kim Man-cheol, the hospital director and Lee's surgical mentor, who schemes to bring him back. Kim Sun-young plays Park Mi-ran, head of psychiatry at the branch hospital, who stands up for her juniors. Maeil Business reports the series is directed by Wi Deuk-gyu and written by Jo Hyun-jin. It is set to air in the first half of 2027.
Confirmed
- MBC announced on Nov. 9 KST the cast of its new Friday-Saturday drama 'Mind Doctor': Kang Ha-neul, Kim Hye-jun, Huh Joon-ho and Kim Sun-young.
- The drama follows an emotionless genius surgeon who leaves everything behind after his older brother's death and starts working in psychiatry. It is scheduled to air in the first half of 2027.
Reported by other outlets
- Maeil Business reports the drama is directed by Wi Deuk-gyu, written by Jo Hyun-jin and produced by Blitzway Production and Chapter Two Holdings.
- CHOSUNBIZ reports it is the first medical role for both Kang Ha-neul and Kim Hye-jun.