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Kang Ha-neul has been cast as a psychiatrist in the upcoming MBC medical drama "Mind Doctor," which is set to premiere in the first half of next year, according to reports from Korea Times and Yonhap on Nov. 9. The series, a Friday-Saturday drama, follows a genius psychiatrist and also stars Kim Hye Jun, Heo Joon Ho, and Kim Sun Young, as Soompi reports. This marks Kang's first doctor role in his 19-year career, with the Japanese outlet Korepo noting he will transform into a psychiatric resident. Korean media highlight the casting as a fresh challenge for the actor, who plays the cold genius Si-chan in the drama directed by Wi Deuk-kyu and written by Jo Hyun.