Actress Lee Bo-young, married to Ji Sung, is experiencing her most challenging role yet with MBC's 'Mary Kills People'. The show is struggling with low ratings and lack of buzz, compounded by a broadcast delay due to Liberation Day. In the upcoming fifth episode, Lee Bo-young's character, Woo So-jung, faces a tense interrogation by detective Ban Ji-hoon, played by Lee Min-ki, after a life-threatening return.
'Mary Kills People' is a suspense drama about a doctor who assists terminally ill patients with euthanasia and the detective who pursues her.
In the previous episode, Woo So-jung, portrayed by Lee Bo-young, was forced into a shocking situation where she became a hostage to drug dealer Koo Kwang-chul, played by Baek Hyun-jin, after being threatened. This entanglement with the ruthless drug dealer foreshadows a tumultuous path ahead for her character.
The fifth episode, airing on Saturday, the 16th at 10 PM, will feature a gripping scene where Lee Bo-young's character, having survived extreme danger, is interrogated by detective Ban Ji-hoon in an 'emergency room standoff'. The scene unfolds with Woo So-jung, in a hospital gown, showing signs of severe injury, while Ban Ji-hoon relentlessly questions her.
Tensions rise as Woo So-jung responds with a fiery gaze to Ban Ji-hoon's suspicious interrogation, creating a chilling atmosphere in the emergency room. The psychological battle between the two characters heightens curiosity about the outcome of this 'emergency room interrogation'.
The intense showdown between Lee Bo-young's injured suspect and Lee Min-ki's relentless detective is vividly portrayed. Lee Bo-young captures the vulnerability of Woo So-jung, while Lee Min-ki conveys the detective's unwavering determination, heating up the scene. The subtle expressions and chemistry between the actors amplify the tension, with supporting roles by Shim So-young and Tae Hang-ho adding depth to the narrative.
The production team stated, "Detective Ban Ji-hoon's deliberate psychological pressure on the severely injured Lee Bo-young will captivate viewers. Look forward to whether Lee Bo-young's secret, as a self-proclaimed hostage, will be unveiled by Ban Ji-hoon in the fifth episode."
'Mary Kills People' will not air on Friday, the 15th, and will return with its fifth episode on Saturday, the 16th at 10 PM.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr