Lee Bo-young Returns to MBC After 13 Years with 'Mary Kills People'

Lee Bo-young, who married Ji Sung in 2013, is making her return to MBC after 13 years. The couple has a daughter born in 2015 and a son born in 2019. They are known to alternate their stays in New York for their children's education. Both Ji Sung and Lee Bo-young are active actors, balancing their careers and family life by taking turns with drama shoots and childcare.

Lee Bo-young stars as veteran emergency medicine doctor 'Woo So-jung' in MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Mary Kills People' (planned by Kwon Sung-chang, directed by Park Joon-woo, written by Lee Soo-ah), which premieres today (1st).

'Mary Kills People' is a suspense drama about a doctor who assists terminally ill patients with euthanasia and a detective who tracks them down.

In the drama, Lee Bo-young plays Woo So-jung, a veteran emergency medicine doctor who secretly assists certain patients with euthanasia, unable to ignore the pain of those suffering more than death. She leads a double life, providing secret euthanasia to selected patients to alleviate their suffering.

Woo So-jung is a character who constantly grapples with the ethics of euthanasia but holds firm to her beliefs. Her compassionate nature, driven by a desire to help patients in pain, is expected to resonate with viewers. The heavy theme of euthanasia she presents is anticipated to provoke reflection on the meaning of life and death.

Lee Bo-young returns to MBC for the first time since 'Hooray for Love' in 2012. Given the long hiatus, she is reportedly deeply committed to the project and her character. The character of Woo So-jung, born from Lee Bo-young's extensive contemplation, is expected to deliver a powerful impact on viewers as she follows her beliefs amidst dilemmas.

Lee Bo-young has proven her limitless acting range in works like 'Hyde', 'Agency', 'Mine', 'Mother', and 'Whisper', earning her the title of 'Genre Queen'. With her exceptional acting skills elevating each project, anticipation is high for her latest transformation.

'Mary Kills People' premieres tonight (1st) at 10 PM.

Reporter Lee So-jung, TenAsia forusojung@tenasia.co.kr