Kang Ha-neul&Kim Hye-jun to appear in 'Mind Doctor', first broadcast in the first half of 2027

Working with Heo Joon-ho&Kim Sun-youngThe story of a genius surgeon's growthActors Kang Ha-neul (left) and Kim Hye-jun will work together in MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Mind Doctor'. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] Actors Kang Ha-neul and Kim Hye-jun will meet viewers with a unique medical drama.MBC announced on the 9th, "The new Friday-Saturday drama 'Mind Doctor' (written by Jo Hyun-jin, directed by Wi Deok-gyu) will premiere in the first half of 2027," and "Actors Kang Ha-neul, Kim Hye-jun, Heo Joon-ho, and Kim Sun-young have confirmed their appearances."'Mind Doctor' tells the story of a genius surgeon with no emotions who, after his brother's death, abandons everything and starts working in a psychiatric department, opening his heart to become a true mind doctor. Based on a web novel of the same name, it will explore the process of understanding and healing the human mind, unlike existing medical dramas.Kang Ha-neul plays Lee Si-chan, a genius surgeon who becomes a psychiatric resident. Lee Si-chan possesses excellent surgical skills but lacks humanity. He undergoes gradual changes after his brother's death, leading him to enter the field of psychiatry.Kim Hye-jun plays Go Jeong-hyeon, Lee Si-chan's superior and a second-year psychiatric resident. Go Jeong-hyeon is a character full of pride and affection for the profession of a psychiatrist. She clashes with Lee Si-chan, who initially dismisses psychiatry, as he joins as her junior.Heo Joon-ho plays Kim Man-cheol, Lee Si-chan's surgical mentor and the hospital director. Kim Man-cheol is a character who employs all sorts of schemes to bring back Lee Si-chan, who left him to go to the psychiatric department of a branch hospital.Kim Sun-young will appear as Park Mi-ran, the head of the psychiatric department at the branch hospital. Park Mi-ran is a legendary figure who once dominated the main hospital and struggles to protect her juniors against Kim Man-cheol.As such, 'Mind Doctor' is expected to present a story differentiated from existing medical dramas by going beyond treating physical illnesses to exploring the process of understanding and healing the human mind.'Mind Doctor', consisting of a total of 12 episodes, will premiere in the first half of 2027.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]