So Ji Sub Wants To Show His Various Charms Through Korean Drama, Doctor Lawyer
JAKARTA - So Ji Sub returned to the small screen through the drama series Doctor Lawyer after a hiatus for the last four years. He shared his impressions of returning to acting for the series.
So in his statement on Friday said he chose this drama as his comeback because he was interested in the story of Han Yi-han's character.
"I saw that the story about a lawyer who was previously a doctor was very unique and interesting. I chose it because I thought I could show various sides of myself," he was quoted as saying by ANTARA, Friday, June 3.
So Ji Sub is known through a series of popular dramas such as The Master's Sun, Oh My Venus, Ghost, I'm Sorry I Love You. This time, he plays a character named Han Yi-han in Doctor Lawyer.
Yi-han had to end his career as a doctor because he was accused of malpractice in an operation that ended tragically. After the incident, Yi-han switched professions to become a medical lawyer to defend people who have been accused of malpractice like himself.
So said, "Switching from the medical profession to a lawyer, my character will show emotions from completely different situations. I believe this is a fun character who can show various charms."
Han Yi-han's character is described as a successful young surgeon. He is the youngest surgeon in South Korea who has two specialist degrees, he is also known as a doctor with high integrity who has saved the lives of many important people in his city.
His surgical skills and reputation for excellence led him to become a candidate for chief surgeon at the hospital where he worked. However, an incident in the operating room changed the fate of his life overnight.
Han Yi-han received a malpractice charge after failing to save his patient and he was thrown into prison. He was also forced to end his career as a doctor.
In order to clear his name and defend other doctors who were also accused of similar malpractice, he switched professions to become a medical lawyer.
Yi-han's new job also brings him back to meet the public prosecutor in Seoul, Geum Seo-kyeong, who is also his ex-fiancé. The series will feature a story full of surprises and plot-twists with complex issues.
Doctor Lawyer will also bring back the charming acting of So along with other stars such as Im Soo-hyang, Shin Sung-rok, Lee Kyoung-young, and many more. The series can be seen starting June 3, 2022 with new episodes every Friday and Saturday on Disney+ Hotstar.