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Jung, Oh to join ‘Medical Top Team'

Jung Ryeo-won

Oh Yeon-seo

Actress Jung Ryeo-won will team up with hallyu star Kwon Sang-woo in the upcoming drama series "Medical Top Team."Directed by Kim Do-hoon, who shot the popular epic "The Moon Embracing the Sun," the drama will be aired in October on MBC.

Renowned for her supporting role in "My Lovely Samsoon" in 2005, Jung will take the lead role of Seo Ju-young, a cardiothoracic doctor, with a strong charisma and humanity.

"The character Jung will play is a perfectionist who overcomes difficult situations and finally becomes a top cardiothoracic surgeon. She has decided to take the role as she can learn many things from the character," her agency said.

Also, Oh Yeon-seo will join the drama in the role of Choi Ah-jin, the youngest cardiothoracic surgeon in the hospital.

Meanwhile, Kwon will play the role of Park Tae-shin, a lead character who is a specialist in cancer surgery.

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