[Dispatch=Reporter Lee Ajin] Actor Kang Ha-neul takes on the role of a doctor for the first time since his debut.

MBC-TV's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Mind Doctor' (screenplay by Jo Hyunjin, directed by Wi Deuk-gyu) unveiled its casting lineup on the 9th. Kang Ha-neul, Kim Hye-jun, Heo Junho, and Kim Sun-young were among those announced.

'Mind Doctor' is a human medicine genre drama. It tells the story of a emotionless genius surgeon who begins working in psychiatry following his brother's death and is reborn as a true doctor.

Kang Ha-neul plays 'Lee Si-chan,' a genius surgeon. Despite his outstanding surgical skills, he lacks humanity. However, as he meets psychiatry patients, he begins to look into the hearts of others and himself.

Kim Hye-jun takes on the role of 'Go Jeong-hyun,' a second-year psychiatry resident. As Lee Si-chan's mentor, he has exceptional pride and passion for his profession. He clashes repeatedly with Lee Si-chan, who dismisses psychiatry.

Heo Junho was cast as hospital director 'Kim Man-chul.' He is Lee Si-chan's surgical mentor. He employs every scheme to bring Lee Si-chan back after he leaves for the branch hospital's psychiatry department.

Kim Sun-young takes on the role of 'Park Mi-ran,' head of psychiatry at the branch hospital. She stands up to Kim Man-chul and protects her junior colleagues. At times she is a skilled professional, and at times she is a reliable support.

MBC stated that "'Mind Doctor' is a unique medical drama that goes beyond treating diseases to understanding the human heart," and added "we hope you will anticipate the acting ensemble that these four actors will create."

Meanwhile, 'Mind Doctor' is scheduled to air in the first half of next year.

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