KBS 2TV’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama “Face Me” showcases the unlikely alliance between a plastic surgeon and a violent crime detective. Viewers are already hooked, calling it the drama they’ve been waiting for.
Drama “Face Me”, tense development from the first episode
KBS 2TV’s Wednesday-Thursday drama “Face Me”, which premiered on Nov 6th, started with a 3.3% viewership rating. The drama tells the story of plastic surgeon Cha Jung-woo (played by Lee Min-ki) and violent crime detective Lee Min-hyung (played by Han Ji-hyun) as they pursue the truth of cases through reconstructive plastic surgery on victims. The first episode begins with an undercover operation to catch the con artist Park Mi-soon (played by Kim Yeo-jin), heightening the tension.
Lee Min-hyung carefully observes Park Mi-soon during the undercover operation. However, she fails to recognize her as a criminal due to her altered face from plastic surgery. Park Mi-soon is a scammer who pretended to be in a romantic relationship to defraud five men, extorting 450 million won in the guise of a loan.
At this point, Park Mi-soon approaches Cha Jung-woo as her next target. However, Jung-woo immediately recognizes the signs of a botched surgery on her face. Realizing that Min-hyung is watching a wanted poster with her face on it, Mi-soon notices she is being pursued by a detective and attempts to escape. Min-hyung quickly catches on, apprehending Mi-soon to wrap up the case.
Jung-woo’s clinic, the center of the incidents
At KSH Plastic Surgery, where Jung-woo works, various patients visit, giving rise to incidents. One such patient, Nam Hyo-joo (played by Choi Jung-un), arrives with her guardian Nam Ki-taek (played by Park Wan-kyu) seeking reconstructive surgery for burns on her face. Jung-woo explains that the clinic does not perform reconstructive surgeries, prompting Ki-taek to cause a commotion in the lobby, drawing viewers’ attention with heightened tension.
Another story follows Oh Ji-yoon (played by Jang Ha-eun), who wants to alter her face to erase the resemblance to her deceased twin sister. Her mother (played by Seo Young-hee) opposes the surgery and comes to the clinic, but Jung-woo remains firm, prioritizing medical judgment over personal stories.
Dating violence incident and a dramatic chase
Initially, Jung-woo turns away Kim Da-hee (played by Park Seung-yeon), who wanted cosmetic surgery. Later, however, Da-hee is found injured in the parking lot, leading to a full-fledged case. Da-hee is then abducted by her boyfriend Choi Chang-min (played by Ryu Hae-joon), triggering an intense chase as Min-hyung teams up with Jung-woo to rescue her. The case unfolds rapidly, and Jung-woo tells Da-hee “I can help you change your appearance, but any other change has to come from within”, bringing resolution to her ordeal.
“Face Me”, after completing the build-up, begins to unfold in earnest from episode 2
At the end of the episode, an unexpected shock occurs as Ki-taek, furious over his daughter’s surgery rejection, makes an irreversible decision. The plastic surgery pamphlet with a message targeting Cha Jung-woo further raises the tension, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the next episode.
After the broadcast, viewers responded positively to the drama, praising the realism and urgency of the surgery scenes, saying, “It was so immersive.” They also noted, “The character introductions were strong, and I was hooked from the start” and “Lee Min-ki’s acting remains exceptional.” The contrasting qualities of Jung-woo and Min-hyung received praise, with comments like, “Both characters bring distinct charm”, “Han Ji-hyun suits the role of a detective well” and “The story is fresh and exciting, and I’m curious to see how it will unfold.”
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