Face Me, a new South Korean medical mystery K-drama starring Lee Min Ki and Han Ji Hyun, is set to premiere soon. This thrilling series dives into the life of a doctor caught between his career and a haunting mystery. Here’s everything you need to know.

Release Date and Viewing Schedule

Face Me is scheduled to premiere on November 4, 2024, at 21:50 KST. The series will have 12 episodes, airing on KBS2 every Wednesday and Thursday. For international viewers, Viki will stream the series with English subtitles in selected regions.

Genre and Themes

Face Me is a medical mystery drama that explores the professional and personal complexities of a doctor who is drawn into a homicide investigation. The show is directed by Ahn Sang Hoon, with Hwang Ye Jin as the screenwriter.

Plot Summary

The series follows Cha Jeong U, an emergency medicine doctor whose life changes drastically after his lover’s mysterious death. Following this tragedy, Jeong U leaves his honorable profession and becomes a plastic surgeon, quickly gaining prominence for his talent and skill. However, despite his reputation, Jeong U struggles with emotional connections and maintains a professional distance from his patients.

Jeong U’s life takes a surprising turn when he finds himself involved in a homicide case led by Detective Lee Min Hyeong, who is deeply invested in solving the case of a particular victim. Jeong U’s involvement initially gives him a reputation as a righteous doctor, but things shift when a patient he refused to treat leaves a suicide note implicating him.

To redeem himself, Jeong U begins providing reconstructive plastic surgery for crime victims, a decision supported by his hospital’s director. In doing so, he frequently encounters Detective Min Hyeong, and their conflicting views on the cases lead them to work together in unraveling complex mysteries. As their partnership unfolds, secrets surrounding Jeong U’s past and the tragic death of his former lover come to light, adding further depth to the storyline.

Main Cast

Lee Min Ki as Cha Jeong U
Known for his roles in Because This Is My First Life, The Beauty Inside, My Liberation Notes, and Behind Your Touch, Lee Min Ki takes on the role of Cha Jeong U, a talented but emotionally distant plastic surgeon.

Han Ji Hyun as Lee Min Hyeong
Han Ji Hyun, celebrated for her performances in The Wind Blows, The Penthouse: War in Life, and No Gain No Love, stars as the dedicated detective Lee Min Hyeong, whose investigation into a homicide case entangles her with Jeong U.

Supporting Cast

• Lee Yi Kyung
• Jeon Bae Soo
• Ha Young
• Lee Seung Woo
• Yoon Jung Il
• Yang So Min
• Choi Jung Woon
• Lee Hwa Kyum

This ensemble of talented actors rounds out the cast, adding depth and complexity to the series.

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