Lee Min Ki, Lee Bo Young confirm lead roles in Korean remake of Canadian mystery series Marry Kills People; character details inside
Lee Min Ki and Lee Bo Young have confirmed their lead roles in upcoming remake of Canadian series Marry Kills People. Read on to know their character details.
Lee Min Ki and Lee Bo Young are all set for their upcoming drama Marry Kills People (working title). It is the highly anticipated Korean remake of the Canadian series of the same name. The project will be helmed by the director of the globally hit series Taxi Driver.
On January 8, MBC announced its 2025 drama lineup, which includes Marry Kills People. The channel confirmed that Lee Bo Young and Lee Min Ki will be leading this long-awaited Korean adaptation.
Marry Kills People is a black comedy drama that tells the story of a doctor who illegally assists critically ill people with euthanasia and a detective who is determined to take down her operation.
Lee Bo Young will portray Woo So Jung, a veteran emergency medical doctor who lives a double life. While most people know her as a professional who has been saving lives for years, she also illegally assists terminally ill patients with euthanasia. The actress, known for portraying complex characters in works like Mine, I Can Hear Your Voice, Agency, and more, is expected to perfectly capture the nuances of this role.
Meanwhile, Lee Min Ki will play Jo Hyun Woo, a terminally ill patient suffering from a brain tumor. His charming personality hides a dark secret that begins to unravel after he crosses paths with Doctor Woo So Jung. Lee Min Ki, who has previously showcased his diverse acting skills in works like Because This Is My First Life, My Liberation Notes, and more, is also expected to deliver an outstanding performance.
Previously, it was reported that Kang Ki Young would also star in this drama as the accomplice of Woo So Jung. Marry Kills People will be directed by PD Park Joon Woo. He is known for directing Lee Je Hoon and Esom starrer Taxi Driver, and Doctor Detective. Lee Min Ki recently collaborated with him on the ENA drama Crash.