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Kim Hyejun, Heo Junho and Kim Sunyoung join the Friday-Saturday series about a surgeon who finds his way into psychiatry.
Kang Haneul will play a psychiatrist in "Mind Doctor," his first medical drama since his debut, Yonhap reported. The MBC Friday-Saturday series is scheduled to air in the first half of next year, the wire service said.
MBC announced the casting on the 9th, Yonhap reported, putting Kang alongside Kim Hyejun, Heo Junho and Kim Sunyoung.
The drama centers on a genius surgeon who lacks emotions. After his older brother dies, he ends up working in psychiatry and grows into a true doctor, according to the same report.
One post tracking the production has already mapped the run. @kacharon posted on X that "Mind Doctor" will air Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 p.m. KST on MBC TV, across 12 episodes.
Mind Doctor (마인드 닥터) Cast: Kang Haneul, Kim Hyejun, Heo Junho, Kim Sunyoung Genre: Medical, Human, Drama Broadcast: 1st half of 2027 Broadcast Days: Fridays & Saturdays Broadcast Time: 9:50 PM KST No. of Broadcasts : 12 Episodes Broadcast Channel : MBC TV #강하늘
@2fastcloud noted on X that the drama is coming in 2027. Both are X posts, not MBC announcements.
🩺 Kang Ha-neul and Kim Hye-jun to Play Psychiatry Residents in MBC's 'Mind Doctor,' Coming in 2027
For U.S. viewers, a 9:50 p.m. KST slot works out to 7:50 a.m. ET the same day, if that timing holds. On the West Coast that is 4:50 a.m.
The premiere window is the first half of 2027.
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