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Kang Ha-neul will appear as a psychiatrist in the upcoming MBC medical drama "Mind Doctor," set to premiere in the first half of next year, its broadcaster said Monday. In the series, Kang portrays Si-chan, a cold genius psychiatrist, marking his first doctor role in his 19-year career. The Friday-Saturday drama also stars Kim Hye Jun, Heo Joon Ho, and Kim Sun Young, and follows the story of a genius surgeon. Yonhap reports the casting, and Soompi notes the drama is scheduled for the first half of 2027.