So Ji Sub's "Dr. Lawyer" is directed by Lee Yong Seok. It is his first drama with the medical law genre. As he explores a new realm, he curates the work with an actor in mind whom he knows will give justice to the role. Read to know more!
'Dr Lawyer' Director Lee Yong Seok Reveals Personal Pick To Portray Han Yi Han
MBC's upcoming Friday and Saturday drama "Dr. Lawyer" starring So Ji Sub, Im Soo Hyang, and Shin Sung Rok is a work created by director Lee Yong Seok.
"Dr. Lawyer" follows the story of a doctor-turned-lawyer who lost everything due to a malpractice. He then becomes a lawyer to clean his name, and defend doctors who were accused of false medical practice.
In the drama, So Ji Sub plays the lead role of Han Yi Han. He's a man with integrity and a high moral compass.
Director Lee Yong Seok revealed that he wanted So Ji Sub to play the part. Due to their bond since the beginning of their debut as actor and director, he wants to meet him again.
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The director admits that he was grateful knowing that the actor was interested, as he's the only actor in mind that perfectly fits the role.
"The words "doctor" and "revenge" don't go well together, but I want to see the end of the story of Han Yi Han, and become a lawyer and seek revenge," Lee Yong Seok shared.
Through So Ji Sub's excellent acting chops, the director believes that the drama and new acting role will be given justice.
Director Lee Yong Seok's Thoughts While Working On 'Dr Lawyer'
When asked about what kind of drama "Dr. Lawyer" is, director Lee Yong Seok confesses that it's a difficult challenge.
The complex nature and fusion of a medical and courtroom drama is enticing. To challenge himself, he wants to try doing a genre that he has never done before.
Lee Yong Seok produced and directed many great works such as "Haechi," "The Great Seer" and more. With "Dr. Lawyer," he will widen the genres of dramas he can do.
What To Expect From So Ji Sub's 'Dr Lawyer'
Since "Dr. Lawyer" is a revenge drama, the main things to anticipate is the backstory of Han Yi Han (So Ji Sub), how and what pushed him to become a lawyer and more.
In particular, the ensemble of characters including Im Soo Hyang and Shin Sung Rok will carry a dramatic and emotional story that many people will enjoy.
Director Lee Yong Seok guarantees to captivate viewers through intense passion and sensuous directing as he reunites with So Ji Sub after a long time.
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"Dr. Lawyer" airs for the first time on Friday, June 3 at 9:50 p.m. KST on MBC. Watch the teaser here, in case you missed it:
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Written by Elijah Mully.
