Actress Lee Bo-young is set to portray a doctor involved in assisted dying in MBC's upcoming suspense drama Mary Kills People.

🩺 A doctor between life and death

On June 24, MBC revealed photos from the script reading for its new Friday-Saturday series Mary Kills People (written by Lee Soo-ah, directed by Park Joon-woo). The drama stars Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ki-young, and Baek Hyun-jin.

The story follows a physician who helps terminally ill patients end their suffering—and the detective who's determined to catch her. The show tackles the sensitive subject of assisted death with a suspenseful and emotional tone.

🎭 Star-studded performances

• Lee Bo-young plays Woo So-jung, an ER doctor who firmly believes in patient rights but finds herself emotionally torn.
• Lee Min-ki portrays Jo Hyun-woo, a terminal cancer patient struggling with the harsh reality of his fate.
• Kang Ki-young plays Choi Dae-hyun, a former plastic surgeon who loses his license and later joins So-jung in her mission—also bringing occasional levity to the intense storyline.
• Supporting cast includes Baek Hyun-jin, Kwon Hae-hyo, Kim Tae-woo, and Seo Young-hee in key roles.

🎬 What to expect

An MBC official commented, "The chemistry and emotional depth between actors were remarkable. Mary Kills People will explore complex perspectives on life and death."

📺 When to watch
Mary Kills People follows Labor Attorney Noh Moo-jin and will premiere on August 1 at 10 PM KST on MBC.