Starring Lee Min Ki and Han Ji Hyun, KBS2’s latest Korean drama, “Face Me,” has attracted the interest of Korean drama lovers with its exciting storyline that combines mystery, crime, action, and medical themes. This drama also has some interesting facts to know. What are they? Let’s check out the interesting facts from the Korean drama “Face Me.”
Fun Facts About the New Korean Drama “Face Me,” Starring Lee Min Ki and More
The suspenseful mystery drama “Face Me” follows the story of Cha Jung Woo (Lee Min Ki), a cold plastic surgeon haunted by past trauma, and Lee Min Hyung (Han Ji Hyun), a passionate Gen Z detective. Although they have disagreements, they team up to investigate crimes and help wounded victims through reconstructive surgery.
According to Nielsen Korea, the series gained a stable rating in its first week. It earned an average rating of 3.3 percent in the first episode and 3.1 percent in the second episode.
Now, let’s check out the fun facts about the Korean drama “Face Me.”
1. Intriguing Stories in Every Episode
Starring Lee Min Ki, Han Ji Min, Jeon Bae Soo, and Lee Yi Kyung, the Korean drama “Face Me” smoothly combines thriller, crime, action, and medical themes. It presents different and intriguing stories in each episode. Moreover, the series offers a fresh perspective on plastic surgery.
Interestingly, through reconstructive surgery for crime victims, hidden truths are revealed. This exciting new element enhances the depth and intrigue of the storyline, providing the audience with a new experience of watching a medical-themed series that will keep viewers hooked from the start to the end of each episode.
2. Lee Min Ki Transforms into a Plastic Surgeon in “Face Me”
Actor Lee Min Ki plays the role of Cha Jeong Woo, a brilliant medical doctor who turned into an elite plastic surgeon with a cold personality. He decided to become a plastic surgeon due to past trauma that still haunts him.
According to the actor, he took the role of a plastic surgeon for the first time to gain new experiences. To fully embrace this role, the actor visited hospitals. He also focused on studying and practicing the necessary skills, like suturing and using medical tools.
3. Han Ji Hyun’s First Role as a Detective in “Face Me”
After the success of her recent rom-com dramas, “No Gain, No Love” and “Spice Up Your Love,” Han Ji Hyun meets the audience once again with her first crime action drama, “Face Me,” as her next project this year. In the series, she portrays the role of the passionate detective Lee Min Hyeong, who has a positive and easygoing personality. Her role as the Gen Z detective marks her role as a detective for the first time.
For this role, the actress faced the challenge of using terminology commonly used by detectives in the field. Also, because the role involved a lot of action, she took lessons at action school and worked hard to make her action scenes look natural and convincing.
4. Jeon Bae Soo’s Similarity to His Role in “Face Me”
In the drama, Jeon Bae Soo plays the head and representative of KSH Plastic Surgery Clinic, Kim Seok Hoon. His character is described as an easygoing person with a free-spirited personality, making him well-liked by those around him.
According to the actor, the role of Kim Seok Hoon shares similarities with his own personality, as he cares about his juniors, and they don’t find him intimidating.
5. 2NE1’s Park Bom Sings the OST “I Want U Back”
Park Bom from 2NE1 lent her beautiful voice to the “Face Me” OST. Titled “I Want U Back,” the song conveys the deep longing and pain of someone who can’t forget the memories of a loved one. With her distinctive vocal style and emotionally powerful voice, Park Bom infuses intense emotions into the song, touching the hearts of listeners.
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If you haven’t watched the series yet, you can catch the first two episodes of “Face Me” on KBS 2TV, Vidio, and Viki, with new episodes coming every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:50 p.m. KST.
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