Dr. Shin Shin Joo Shin Actor Age

Actor Jung Yi-chan is making his presence felt by taking on the role of the male protagonist Shin Joo-shin in TV Chosun's weekend mini-series 'Doctor Shin'. 'Doctor Shin' is writer Im Sung-han's first medical thriller, depicting the story of a genius doctor who challenges the realm of the gods and a woman who is losing her soul due to brain damage. Although it started with a viewership rating of 1.4% for its first episode, it is garnering more buzz than its ratings suggest.

Jung Yi-chan is receiving praise for perfectly embodying Shin Joo-shin, a surgeon with "near-divine" brain surgery skills and an extraordinary appearance with long hair. The drama portrays Shin Joo-shin performing a "brain swap" surgery on top actress Mo-mo, who has fallen into a coma after an accident, and Mo-mo's mother, Hyun Ran-hee, showcasing a groundbreaking worldview that includes the relationship between a father-in-law and his prospective son-in-law.

Following writer Im Sung-han's unique narrative style, the reason why Shin Joo-shin falls in love with Mo-mo is not explicitly clear, but his intense and straightforward courtship is captivating viewers. In particular, the scene where Shin Joo-shin proposes to Mo-mo, saying, "Live your life doing what you want, eating what you want, and gaining weight. I'll love you even if your whole body shakes with fat. Just don't let your brain gain weight," elicited reactions of shock and acknowledgment of writer Im Sung-han's signature style.

Attention is being drawn to Jung Yi-chan's portrayal of an unrealistic character. While some viewers point out the character's "old-fashioned" feel or monotonous speech, they are showing curiosity with reactions like, "It's surprising that someone born in 2000 understands Im Sung-han's style," and "It's more refreshing because it's a face I haven't seen before."

Writer Im Sung-han, much like when she discovered Sung Hoon, focuses on casting new actors. For 'Doctor Shin,' she personally coached the actors for about three months, conducting auditions that were close to a "survival" competition. Jung Yi-chan, fitting the casting criteria for a protagonist with a unique and peculiar charm, secured the role of Shin Joo-shin by demonstrating his preparedness during the audition process, such as wearing a wig to achieve the long hair.