Doctor Lawyer (Korean: 닥터 로이어) is a 2022 South Korean television series starring So Ji-sub, Shin Sung-rok, and Im Soo-hyang. It premiered on MBC TV on June 3, 2022, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST) for 16 episodes. It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.
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Synopsis
A genius surgeon who became a lawyer specializing in medical litigation after losing everything through a rigged operation, and a prosecutor in charge of medical crimes who lost her only family (younger brother) and lover due to that operation, work together to punish people who believe that wealth and power can rank above life, and comfort the victims of medical negligence.
Cast
Main
So Ji-sub as Han Yi-han
Yoo Seon-ho as young Han Yi-han
Once a genius double-board surgeon specialized in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, but now a lawyer specializing in medical litigation.
Shin Sung-rok as Jayden Lee
Asian branch manager of Honors Hand, a company that specializes in lobbying and investment.
Im Soo-hyang as Geum Seok-yeong
Shin Soo-yeon as young Geum Seok-yeong
A prosecutor in the medical crime division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.
Supporting
Lee Geung-young as Gu Jin-gi
Chairman of Banseok Foundation and Director of Banseok Hospital. He is a candidate for Minister of Health and Welfare.
Lee Joo-bin as Lim Yu-na
Director of Banseok R&D Center.
Lee Dong-ha as Gu Hyun-seong
Director of Banseok Hospital and Gu Jin-gi's only son.
Woo Hyun-joo as Pyo Eun-sil
An ace attorney and the team leader of Banseok Foundation's Legal Team.
Choi Deok-moon as Lee Do-hyeong
Former Director of Anesthesia Department at Banseok Hospital, currently serving as Assistant Director of Banseok Hospital.
Kim Hyung-mook as Park Ki-tae
A thoracic surgeon at Banseok Hospital.
Lee Seung-woo as Choi Yo-sub
A 3rd year fellow at the Thoracic Surgery Department of Banseok Hospital.
Lee Gyu-bok as Director Cheon
Gu Jin-gi's bodyguard and assistant.
Shin Su-jeong as Yoo Ga-yeon
Head of the management office at Banseok Hospital.
Kim Ho-jung as Cho Jung-hyun
Production
On April 27, 2022, photos from the script reading site were released.