Name: The Great Doctor
Genre: Medical Drama, Romantic Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2012-08-13
Rating: 9.3
Cast: Lee Philip, Kim Hee Sun, Lee Min Ho, Park Se Young, Yun Kyun Sang

Lee Philip

Kim Hee Sun is a popular South Korean actress. Born on June 11, 1977, she made her debut as the MC of the popular music variety show “SBS Inki Gayo” in 1993 while she was still attending high school. She went on to a successful acting career, starring in many popular films and television dramas, including “The Great Doctor (aka Faith)” (2012), “Wonderful Days” (2014) and “Angry Mom” (2015). Riding a wave of popularity in China, she starred alongside Jackie Chan in the 2005 Chinese film “The Myth” and in the epic film “The Warring States” in 2011. Kim Hee Sun married businessman Park Ju Young in 2007 and they have one daughter.

Kim Hee Sun

About Lee Min Ho: 
Lee Min Ho is one of the most popular Asian actors working today. Born on June 22, 1987, he emerged from a range of minor roles at the start of his career to establish his reputation as the ‘king of social media’ due to his massive social media following of more than 65 million fans. Having starred in some of the biggest Korean movies and dramas over the past decade, Lee Min Ho’s popularity has surged well beyond the borders of Korea into China and countless other countries around the world.&nbsp;In fact, Lee Min Ho was the first South Korean actor to have his very own wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Shanghai and Hong Kong. He was also the first male celebrity to appear solo on the cover of Cosmopolitan Korea, helping to commemorate the publication’s 200th edition. Lee Min Ho’s huge fan base has helped him acquire lucrative endorsement deals with the likes of Berluti, Cheong Kwan Jang, Domino’s Pizza, Kia Motors and more. Before his superstar acting career, Lee Min Ho aspired to be a professional soccer player and even trained with former Korean national player, Cha Bum Kun. But after suffering a bad injury during his youth, he gave up his sporting passion and focused entirely on his budding entertainment career.

Lee Min Ho Dramas & Movies: 
Lee Min Ho began acting in small roles in high school but shot to fame after his iconic role as rich bad boy Goo Joon Pyo in the hit Korean drama “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), based on the Japanese shōjo manga series of the same name. His widely praised performance garnered him the Best New Actor award at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards.&nbsp;This breakthrough role led to other leading-man roles in the popular dramas “Personal Taste” (2010), “City Hunter” (2011), “The Great Doctor (aka Faith)” (2012), “Heirs” (2013) and “The Legend of the Blue Sea” (2016-2017), bringing many more acting awards and accolades.&nbsp;In addition to acting, Lee Min Ho has released two music albums and is a popular endorsement model. In 2014, a Chinese entertainment magazine dubbed Lee Min Ho the winner of its “Asian Male God” poll.

Lee Min Ho

Choi Young

Park Se Young is a South Korean actress. Born on July 30, 1988, she made her acting debut as a child actress in the 2002 television drama “Inspector Park Mun Su” but then did not return to show business until 2011. She has since starred in popular films and television dramas, including “Love Rain” (2012), “The Great Doctor” (2013), “School 2013” (2013), “Glorious Day” (2014) and “My Daughter, Geum Sa Wol” (2015), “Beautiful Mind” (2016) and “Whisper” (2017). Park Se Young also hosted “Music Bank” in 2013 and starred in the popular reality series “We Got Married” as the pretend wife of Jang Wooyoung 2PM in 2014.

Park Se Young

Queen Noguk

Yun Kyun Sang is a South Korean actor. Born on March 31, 1987, he made his acting debut in the 2012 television series “The Great Doctor.” But it was his role in the 2014 popular drama “Pinocchio” that raised his profile as an actor. He has since starred in a number of films and television dramas, including “The Time I’ve Loved You” (2015) and “Six Flying Dragons” (2015).

Yun Kyun Sang

Ryu Deok Hwan is a South Korean actor, screenwriter and director. He was born on June 12, 1987 and made his debut in the acting world at the age of six. An award-winning actor, he has appeared in numerous films and television dramas over the years including, “God’s Quiz” (2010), “The Great Doctor” (2012), “Miss Hammurabi” (2018), and “Special Labor Inspector, Mr. Jo” (2019).

Ryu Deok Hwan

About Sung Hoon: 
Sung Hoon is the stage name of Bang Sung Hoon, a South Korean actor. Born on February 14, 1983, he was a competitive swimmer for 14 years and was even a swimming champion in his university. A spinal injury forced him to quit the sport competitively, and the same injury caused him to be sent home early during his military service. He soon went on to become a swimming coach, before making his acting debut in 2009.
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Outside of acting, Sung Hoon is known for his friendly personality, often becoming good friends with his co-stars. He has regularly shown to be rather affectionate for them, sometimes to the point of spurring rumors of his dating life. Fortunately for some fans - his agency has recently revealed that Sung Hoon’s dating life is a no-show. If you are keen on keeping up with his daily life, you may find Sung Hoon’s Instagram at @sunghoon1983.
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Sung Hoon Movies and TV Shows: 
Sung Hoon’s breakthrough role was in the 2011 television drama “New Tales of Gisaeng”. He won the New Star Award at the 2011 SBS Drama Awards for his role as Ah Da-Mo, which soon shot him into stardom. After a few more supporting roles, Sung Hoon gained widespread popularity after his roles in the hit dramas “Oh My Venus” (2015-2016) and “Five Enough” (2016). Acting alongside bigger names like So Ji Sub and Shin Min Ah definitely helped to push his name into the limelight. He would go on to star in many more kdramas as the male lead, such as “My Secret Romance” in 2017, “Level Up” in 2019,&nbsp;and more recently,&nbsp;“My Secret Star” in 2020. Thanks to his performance, and the good reception of these dramas, Sung Hoon’s net worth has certainly risen, solidifying him as an artist worthy of attention.
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Apart from acting, Sung Hoon has also established himself to be multi-talented as well. Sung Hoon has sung two songs on the soundtrack of his 2015 drama “Noble, My Love”. He is also a regular cast member in the popular reality TV show “Home Alone”, which covers the lives of Korean celebrities who live alone. Though he debuted relatively later than many of his co-stars, this is one hunky actor not to miss out on, purely for his charming nature, and the voice he brings to his many roles.

Sung Hoon

Kim Mi Kyung is a South Korean actress. She was born October 14, 1963 and made her theater debut in 1985. A year later she made her debut in film and her television drama debut soon followed. One of the most recognized actresses in Korean television, she has garnered fans the world over. You can find her making appearances in numerous films and television dramas including, "The Master's Sun" (2013), “Healer” (2014), “Another Oh Hae Young” (2016), and “Her Private Life” (2019).

Kim Mi Kyung

Ahn Jae Wook is an award-winning South Korean veteran actor and singer whose prolific career spans television, film, theatre, radio and music. Born on September 12, 1971, he made his acting debut in the 1994 television drama “Song of a Blind Bird.” But it was the popular 1997 drama “Star in My Heart” that turned Ahn Jae Wook into a bona fide Hallyu star, with his popularity reaching China, Japan and Southeast Asia. The series also kicked off Ahn Jae Wook’s music career with the soundtrack “Forever,” and he went on to release many albums since. After starring in the television drama “Lights and Shadows” (2011-2012), Ahn Jae Wook took a four-year hiatus from television before returning in “Five Children” (2016). In 2013, Ahn Jae Wook underwent brain surgery in the United States for a condition known as subarachnoid hemorrhage. Ahn Jae Wook married musical theater actress Choi Hyun Joo in 2015.

Ahn Jae Wook

In 14th-century Goryeo, loyal and fearless general Choi Young (Lee Min Ho) is tasked by King Gongmin (Ryu Deok Hwan) to find a legendary doctor capable of healing the dying queen. Through a mysterious portal, he travels 700 years into the future, landing in modern-day Seoul. There, he encounters Yoo Eun Soo (Kim Hee Sun), a feisty plastic surgeon who initially believes him to be a delusional cosplayer. Kidnapped and brought back to Goryeo, Eun Soo struggles to adapt to the ancient world and its primitive medical practices, all while facing political intrigue and the dangers of a warring kingdom. As she reluctantly treats the royal family and Choi Young protects her fiercely, an unlikely romance blossoms amidst their desperate attempts to find a way for her to return home.

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