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Mary Kills People Debuts Korean Remake With Detective’s Euthanasia Plea

Built around an undercover detective collapsing under the guise of terminal illness with a plea for euthanasia, early previews promise an intense pace.

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Overview

  • The twelve-episode series debuted on MBC on August 1 and will air two episodes weekly at 10 p.m. KST on Fridays and Saturdays through September 6.
  • Lee Bo-young leads as ER doctor Woo So Jung, who covertly carries out euthanasia for terminally ill patients driven by compassion.
  • Lee Min-ki portrays Detective Ban Ji Hoon, who infiltrates So Jung’s clandestine operation by posing as a terminal brain tumor patient.
  • Promotional stills reveal Ban Ji Hoon collapsing in traffic and whispering “Please help me. I want to end this,” marking a pivotal turning point.
  • Production notes emphasize a blend of black comedy, crime and medical drama elements that deliver an intense, fast-paced narrative from the first episode.