[Sportschosun Jo Ji-young] Actor Kim Moo-yeol, who has been dubbed Korea's John Cena, is set to return with his next project, "First Doctor" (written by Kim Min-seok, directed by Hong Jong-chan).
Kim Moo-yeol has been expanding his global influence with a standout performance as Na Hwa-jin, an inspector at the Korean Educational Rights Protection Bureau, in the Netflix series "True Education." Thanks to his strong acting, the series ranked No. 1 among Netflix's global Top 10 non-English shows after its release and has continued to break box office records, reaching No. 1 in 46 countries, including South Korea, Japan and Singapore. As worldwide attention pours in on Kim Moo-yeol, who drove the drama forward, his confirmed appearance in the new Netflix series "First Doctor" is raising expectations even higher as he signals a fresh transformation.
The Netflix series "First Doctor," starring Kim Moo-yeol, follows the fast-paced story of Heo Ji-wan (Jung Ryeo-won), a doctor pushed to the brink, and a pediatric surgery department fighting for its survival. It unfolds on the front line of life, where the most fragile lives are at stake.
In the series, Kim Moo-yeol plays Baek Soo-wol, a professor in the anesthesiology and pain medicine department at Yeonhwa Hospital. He is a colleague who has known Heo Ji-wan for a long time and has a friendly, easygoing personality. With his solid acting skills and strong command of character, Kim Moo-yeol is expected to enrich the episodes set at Yeonhwa Hospital and heighten the drama's appeal. Attention is focused on his standout performance, which completes the golden lineup of "First Doctor" alongside Jung Ryeo-won, Ha Yoon-kyung, Baek Hyun-jin and Kim Jong-soo.
After creating a new career-defining character, Na Hwa-jin, in the Netflix series "True Education," all eyes are now on how Kim Moo-yeol will portray Baek Soo-wol in "First Doctor."
Meanwhile, "First Doctor," starring Kim Moo-yeol, will be released on Netflix.
Jo Ji-young, soulhn1220@sportschosun.com
