Face Me

Face Me is a South Korean television series that aired on KBS2 from November 6 to December 12, 2024. The drama, directed by Jo Rok-hwan and written by Hwang Ye-jin, explores the intersection of plastic surgery and criminal investigation.

Plot

The series follows the professional and personal development of Cha Jung-woo, a highly skilled plastic surgeon with a background in emergency medicine. Known for his ability to quickly analyze injury patterns and determine necessary treatments, Jung-woo is characterized by a cold, detached demeanor toward his patients. His perspective begins to shift after he encounters Lee Min-hyung, a passionate and empathetic detective in the violent crimes department. As they collaborate on cases involving crime victims, Min-hyung helps Jung-woo confront unresolved emotional wounds from his past.

Cast

The main cast includes:

• Lee Min-ki as Cha Jung-woo, a top plastic surgeon.
• Han Ji-hyun as Lee Min-hyung, a detective in the violent crimes unit.
• Lee Yi-kyung as Han Woo-jin, a plastic surgeon and friend to Jung-woo.
• Jeon Bae-su as Kim Seok-hoon, a mentor to Jung-woo.

Production

The drama was broadcast on KBS2 in the Wednesday and Thursday 21:50 time slot. It followed the series Dog Knows Everything and was succeeded by Who Is She in December 2024. During its development phase, the project was known by the working title Look at Me.