The rumors have been spreading widely about Song Seung Hun considering positively a new cable drama called ‘Dr. Jin’, an adaptation from Japanese manga ‘JIN’ which was also previously made into a big hit Japanese series under the same name.
It’s a fantasy-medical-historical drama about a genius brain doctor named Jin Hyuk who finds himself transported to Joseon-era in 1860 from 2012, attracted by a mysterious power. As a doctor, he can never ignore patients before him wherever and whenever he is, thus he begins treating people in that time period as well. However, as the medical technology has yet to develop like today, it then leads him to develop medical appliances and medicines, but the dilemma is he has to make the right choices in order not to affect the present time in a negative way. The process allows him to become a genuine doctor.
While Song has yet to make his final decision, idol-singer-actor JYJ’s Jaejoong (Protect the Boss) has reportedly confirmed to star in the drama. He takes the role of Kim Kyung Tak, an excellent Joseon military official who later becomes Dr. Jin Hyuk’s rival. His character’s described as a prideful man with a very competitive nature and high martial arts skill, who devotes his love for only one woman, the one who he’s known since childhood.
The Japanese version had two seasons (2009 and 2011), and I love both! It delivered such a simple-yet-solid plot with strong acting skills from the actors giving each character a realistic feature which enables viewers to connect with the characters. With only 11 episodes of each season, the show allowed audiences to explore many genres in a single package, from the combination of suspense and mystery, a hint of romance, to the primary focus of the medical advancement. It was really an immersing show as it led us to reflect upon its themes such as the meaning of life and how much we as humans are willing to sacrifice for others. So, I hope the Korean version will work well for me too!
Source: OSEN, Newsen
