Uhm Jung-hwa's first medical drama 'Doctor Cha Jeong-sook'

Actress Uhm Jung-hwa is attempting a medical drama for the first time. Although it is a medical drama, it mainly contains family stories. ‘Doctor Cha Jeong-sook’ is a drama that can be watched comfortably and empathetically.

On the afternoon of the 13th, a production presentation for JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Doctor Cha Jeong-sook' was held at Chosun Palace Gangnam, Seoul. Director Kim Dae-jin, Uhm Jeong-hwa, Kim Byeong-cheol, Myung Se-bin, and Min Woo-hyuk attended.

‘Doctor Cha Jeong-sook’ depicts the life of Cha Jeong-sook, who went from a housewife of 20 years to a first-year resident.

On this day, director Kim Dae-jin said, "It's a fun drama. You can watch it comfortably." He added, "I didn't know it would be aired at the same time as SBS's 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3'. They will only be competing for one day, and I hope both dramas do well." " is a family drama disguised as a medical drama. If you don't like complicated things, you can watch Doctor Cha Jeong-sook. You can watch it comfortably," he joked.

Uhm Jeong-hwa plays Cha Jeong-sook, who puts on a doctor's gown again after 20 years, leaving behind her long life as a full-time housewife. He said, "She is a woman who has been devoted to her family as a full-time housewife for a very long time. She is a person who dreamed of becoming a doctor. Due to an incident, she has to wear a doctor's gown again. Although the process was not easy, this is a character who finds her true self in that area." It was introduced.

He continued, "I really wanted to do a medical drama. While reading the script, I felt a lot of sympathy for Jeong-sook. It was my first drama in a long time, so every moment was precious and I love it. The time I played as Cha Jeong-sook was healing and happy."

Kim Byeong-cheol played the role of Seo In-ho, Cha Jeong-sook's husband and head of surgery at a university hospital. He revealed the reason for choosing the work, saying, "I read the script and found it interesting, so I chose it. I was attracted to Cha Jeong-sook's growth and In-ho's changing appearance."

He said, "During 'SKY Castle', I was a faithful head of the family. I think I received less criticism in that respect. I wonder if I should eat more this time. Just looking at the setting, my first love is Myeong Se-bin and my wife is Uhm Jung-hwa. This part is “I’m curious how the viewers will view it. I’m worried that I’ll get too much criticism,” he joked.

Myung Se-bin takes on the role of Seo In-ho's first love and family medicine professor Choi Seung-hee. He said, "It's a character of a style I haven't played before. You'll be able to see sides of me that I haven't seen before," and "I found it attractive because it's not only a character that's kind and innocent, but I can clearly show it."

Min Woo-hyuk appears as Roy Kim, a free-spirited surgeon. He said, “He is a man who has everything, but at the same time, he is a character who stimulates maternal love that makes you want to hug him. I have been married for 12 years, and I sympathized a lot after reading this scenario, and I think it is a work that can provide comfort to many people.”

‘Doctor Cha Jeong-sook’ will be aired for the first time on the 15th at 10:30 PM.

Ten Asia Reporter Kim Seo-yoon seogugu@tenasia.co.kr