Actress Jin Ki-joo has been officially cast as the lead in the upcoming KBS 2TV drama titled 'Sleeping Doctor'. The series is scheduled to air in the first half of next year, bringing a fresh concept to the romantic comedy genre.
Jin Ki-joo will portray Hong Kyung, a psychiatrist who opens her own clinic but faces a bizarre professional hurdle. Despite her expertise, she suffers from a traumatic symptom that causes her to repeatedly fall asleep whenever she is in front of a patient.
The story follows the challenges of running a clinic under these conditions and the romance that blossoms when a highly capable 'pay doctor' named Nam Ji-oh enters her life. The production team highlights the internal conflicts at the hospital and the evolving relationship between the two leads as key points for viewers.
Directed by Lee Hyun-kyung and written by Baek Eun-kyung, the drama aims for high production quality. KBS representatives expressed high expectations for the show's unique subject matter and its potential to capture the audience's interest.
In Korean entertainment news, you will frequently see the phrase (juyeon baltak). means 'lead role' or 'main character', and means 'selection' or 'being tapped' for a position. Together, it refers to an actor being officially chosen or 'plucked' from many candidates to lead a production.
KBS announced on April 15, 2026, that Jin Ki-joo will headline the new 2TV drama 'Sleeping Doctor'. The plot centers on Hong Kyung, a psychiatrist whose career is jeopardized by a peculiar trauma. While she has the ambition to run her own practice, her involuntary tendency to doze off during consultations makes hospital management nearly impossible.
The narrative shifts when Nam Ji-oh, a talented doctor described as 'worth a hundred men' (์ผ๋น๋ฐฑ), joins the clinic. His arrival introduces a romantic element to the story, balancing the medical struggles with lighthearted comedy. The drama will explore how Hong Kyung deals with her trauma while navigating her professional and personal life alongside Nam Ji-oh.
Director Lee Hyun-kyung, known for 'Cinderella Game' and 'Drama Special 2023: Confession Attack', will lead the production. The script is penned by Baek Eun-kyung, who previously wrote 'Once Upon a Small Town'. This combination of experienced staff suggests a well-crafted romantic comedy.
While the casting of Jin Ki-joo is confirmed, the actor playing the male lead, Nam Ji-oh, was not explicitly detailed in this specific report, though the character's role is central to the plot. KBS plans to release the specific broadcasting schedule at a later date, though it is firmly set for the first half of 2026.
Context
Jin Ki-joo is known for her versatile acting in dramas like 'Come and Hug Me' and 'My Perfect Stranger'.
KBS 2TV typically reserves its first-half slots for high-budget or high-concept romantic comedies to boost early-year ratings.
The 'Sleeping Doctor' concept plays on the irony of a healer who cannot stay awake to help others, a common trope in 'healing' K-dramas.
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