Face Me Explained
| Image Upright: | 1.15 |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Jo Rok-hwan |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Language: | Korean |
| Num Episodes: | 9 |
| Runtime: | 65 minutes |
| Company: | Westworld Story[1] |
| Network: | KBS2 |
| Last Aired: | present |
Face Me is an ongoing South Korean medical drama television series starring Lee Min-ki, Han Ji-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, and Jeon Bae-soo. The series depicts the process in which a cold-hearted plastic surgeon and a passionate violent crimes detective accidentally collaborate and become absorbed into each other. It premiered on KBS2 on November 6, 2024, and airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:50 (KST).[2] It is also available for streaming on Viki in selected regions.[3]
Cast and characters
The best plastic surgeon and has the ability to visualize the circumstances of the accident as well as the treatment method.
An ace detective in the violent crimes department. As she grows closer to doctor Jung-woo, she learns of the wounds he hides deep in his heart.
A childhood friend who is like family to Jung-woo.
Jung-woo's warm mentor.
Production
Development
Director Jo Rok-hwan, who directed Voice 2 (2018), and writer Hwang Ye-jin, who wrote Secret Mother (2018), are teaming up.
Casting
According to Star News on February 3, 2023, Han Ji-hyun had been confirmed to appear in the series.[5]
On September 26, 2024, it was reported that Lee Min-ki, Han, Lee Yi-kyung, and Jeon Bae-soo are teaming up for the series.
Filming
Principal photography begin in March 2023.[6] It was originally set to began filming in February 2023.[7]
Viewership
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Original broadcast date | Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[8] |
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| Nationwide | Seoul |
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| 1 | November 6, 2024 | | 3.2% |
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| 2 | November 7, 2024 | 3.1% | rowspan="2" |
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| 3 | November 13, 2024 | 2.3% |
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| 4 | November 14, 2024 | 3.1% | 2.9% |
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| 5 | November 20, 2024 | | |
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| 6 | November 21, 2024 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
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| 7 | November 27, 2024 | 2.5% | |
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| 8 | November 28, 2024 | 3.2% | |
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| 9 | December 4, 2024 | 2.8% | |
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| 10 | December 5, 2024 | | |
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| 11 | December 11, 2024 | | |
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| 12 | December 12, 2024 | | |
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| Average | | |
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- In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
- N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
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Notes and References
- Web site: ko:이민기 한지현 이이경 전배수 '페이스 미' 출연...11월 첫방송[공식] . Lee Min-ki, Han Ji-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, Jeon Bae-soo to Appear in 'Face Me'... First Broadcast in November [Official] . https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000901598 . . Newsen . ko . Kim . Myeong-mi . September 26, 2024 . September 26, 2024.
- Web site: ko:'페이스미' 한지현X이민기, 성형외과 의사와 형사의 특별한 공조 시작 . 'Face Me' Han Ji-hyun X Lee Min-ki, the special collaboration between a plastic surgeon and a detective begins . https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003724818 . . . ko . Kim . Na-yul . October 10, 2024 . October 11, 2024.
- Web site: ko:해외에서 뭐가 흥할까? 라쿠텐 비키, K-콘텐츠 라인업 공개. What's hot overseas? Rakuten Viki reveals K-content lineup. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000993169. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-suk. October 8, 2024. October 17, 2024.
- Web site: ko:이민기·한지현, 의학 수사 드라마 '페이스 미' 캐스팅 . Lee Min-ki and Han Ji-hyun cast in medical investigation drama 'Face Me' . https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/001/0014949287 . . . ko . Oh . Myeong-eon . September 26, 2024 . September 26, 2024.
- Web site: ko:[단독]한지현, '룩앳미' 女주인공 확정..이민기와 호흡 . [Exclusive] Han Ji-hyun confirmed as female lead in 'Look at Me'... working with Lee Min-ki . https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003126108 . . Star News . ko . Lee . Seung-hoon . February 3, 2023 . September 26, 2024.
- Web site: ko:K성형 드라마 '룩앳미', 이민기X한지현 캐스팅 확정...'3월 크랭크인' . K-Plastic surgery drama 'Look at Me', Lee Min-ki X Han Ji-hyun casting confirmed... 'Starts filming in March' . https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000412570 . . . ko . Kang . Hyo-jin . February 22, 2023 . September 26, 2024.
- Web site: ko:[단독] 이민기, 웨이브 시리즈 '룩앳미' 주연 합류 . [Exclusive] Lee Min-ki joins the lead role in the wave series 'Look at Me' . https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000326868 . . . ko . Park . Jeong-seon . December 29, 2022 . September 26, 2024.
- Nielsen Korea ratings:
- Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. November 6, 2024. November 7, 2024.
- Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. November 7, 2024. November 8, 2024.
- Web site: Ep. 3. Daum. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 14, 2024.
- Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. November 14, 2024. November 15, 2024.
- Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. November 21, 2024. November 22, 2024.
- Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. November 28, 2024. November 29, 2024.
