Mary Kills People (South Korean TV series)
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| Hangul | 메리 킬즈 피플 |
| RR | Meri kiljeu pipeul |
| MR | Meri k'iljŭ p'ip'ŭl |
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| Based on | Mary Kills People by Tara Armstrong |
| Written by | Lee Soo-ya |
| Directed by | Park Joon-woo |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Network | MBC TV |
| Release | August 1, 2025 |
Mary Kills People (Korean: 메리 킬즈 피플) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Lee Soo-ya, directed by Park Joon-woo, and starring Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, and Kang Ki-young. The series is a remake of the 2017 Canadian television series of the same name. It is scheduled to premiere on MBC TV on August 1, 2025. and will air every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[1][2]
Premise
The drama follows a respected doctor who secretly helps terminally ill patients end their lives, and a detective who begins investigating the mysterious cases, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic.[2]
Cast
Main
- Lee Bo-young as Woo So-jung – An experienced emergency physician who secretly performs euthanasia for terminal patients.[2][3]
- Lee Min-ki as Jo Hyun-woo – A brain tumor patient nearing the end of his life.[2][4]
- Kang Ki-young as a doctor who assists Woo So-jung with the euthanasia cases.[4]
Supporting
- Kim Tae-woo as Ahn Tae-sung: Chief of the National Police Station [5]
- Baek Hyun-jin as Go Kwang-cheol: a mysterious businessman who carefully conceals his secrets.[6]
- Kwon Hye-hyo as Yang Shin-bo: a hospital director with an exceptional personality.[6]
- Seo Young-hee as Ryu Yi-soo: a competent lawyer and Woo Soo-jung's neighbor.[6]
- Yoon Ga-ae as Nurse Choi Ye-na.[6]
- Yoo Sung-mok as Baek Ui-won.[6]
- Kim Sang-gi as brother's son Soo-jung.[6]
- Shim So-young as the head nurse.[6]
- Kang Na-eon as Yu-mi – A high school student.[7]
Guest appearances
Release
It is scheduled to premiere on MBC TV in August , 2025, and will air every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[9]
Production
The series is directed by Park Joon-woo, who directed Taxi Driver 1 (2021) and Crash (2024), and written by Lee Soo-ae. It is produced by Mr. Romance Co., Moving Pictures and Studio ANSEILLEN. It is based on the 2017 Canadian drama of the same name.[6]
References
- ^ "★ Star-packed MBC 2025 drama lineup revealed". SPOTV NEWS (in Korean). 2025-01-08. Archived from the original on 2025-02-23. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ a b c d "Lee Bo-young, Lee Se-young, Jung Kyung-ho in MBC's 2025 lineup including 'Mary Kills People'". Ilgan Sports (in Korean). 2025-01-08. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "[Exclusive] Lee Bo-young to star in 'Mary Kills People' remake". YTN Star (in Korean). 2024-08-09. Archived from the original on 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ a b "Lee Min-ki, Kang Ki-young to join Lee Bo-young in 'Mary Kills People'". YTN Star (in Korean). 2024-08-09. Archived from the original on 2024-09-11. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "[Exclusive] Kim Tae-woo joins the cast of 'Mary Kills People'". SPOTV NEWS (in Korean). 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Park, So-young (June 24, 2025). '모범택시' PD와 이보영x이민기 조합..조력 사망 돕는 '메리 킬즈 피플' ['Model Taxi' PD and Lee Bo-young x Lee Min-ki combination.. 'Mary Kills People' helping with assisted death]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ "Kang Na-eon cast in drama 'Mary Kills People'". YTN Star (in Korean). 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "Lee Yi-kyung to make special appearance in 'Mary Kills People'". SPOTV NEWS (in Korean). 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Kim, Soo-jin (June 20, 2025). 이보영·이민기·강기영, 숨 막히는 몰입감 30초 [메리 킬즈 피플] [Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ki-young, 30 seconds of breathtaking immersion [Mary Kills People]]. star moneytoday (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2025 – via Naver.