Apple TV+ releases trailer for its original Korean drama debut 'Dr. Brain' starring Lee Sun-kyun

Apple TV+ is one of the latest streaming giants to cash in on the global success of K-dramas with a new sci-fi thriller titled “Dr. Brain” debuting on the platform next week.

More info: The six-episode series features Lee Sun-kyun, who is known to international audiences for his role as Park Dong-Ik in Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning film “Parasite.”

  • The story follows Lee’s character, a brain surgeon, who goes to extraordinary lengths to uncover the truth about a mysterious accident his family suffered from.

  • Actors Lee You-young, Park Hee-soon, Seo Ji-hye and Lee Jae-won will also star in the show.

  • Executive produced, written and directed by Kim Jee-woon, “Dr. Brain” is based on a popular Korean webtoon by Hongjacga, according to Deadline.

  • The series, filmed entirely in Korean, accompanies the streaming platform’s official launch in South Korea, reports Ars Technica.

  • “Dr. Brain” is set to be released on Nov. 3 in the U.S. and Nov. 4 for global audiences.



Less than two weeks ago, Disney Plus announced its plans to add seven new Korean shows available for streaming including five K-dramas: “Rookies,” “Moving,” “Grid,” “Snowdrop” and “Sixth Sense Kiss.” One of the dramas, “Snowdrop,” featuring Jisoo from Blackpink, was trending on Twitter after a teaser trailer of the singer’s first romance drama was released.

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