''Brain Works'' () is a 2023

South Korean television series Korean dramas (; RR: ''Han-guk deurama''), more popularly known as K-dramas, are television series in the Korean language, made in South Korea. They are popular worldwide, especially in Asia, partially due to the spread of Korean popular cultu ...

starring

Jung Yong-hwa Jung Yong-hwa (; ; born June 22, 1989) is a South Korean singer, musician and actor. He is the leader, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band CNBLUE. Jung made his television debut in ''You're Beautiful'' (2009), and has since sta ...

Cha Tae-hyun Cha Tae-hyun (; born March 25, 1976) is a South Korean actor, singer, television personality, radio DJ and director. He is best known for his lead roles in the box-office hit comedies ''My Sassy Girl'' (2001), ''Scandal Makers'' (2008), ''Hello ...

Kwak Sun-young Kwak Sun-young (born May 11, 1983) is a South Korean actress. In 2006 she began her career in musical theater, starring in musical Dalgona. She starred in the Theatrical adaptation, stage adaptation of ''Goong'' and Full House (South Korean TV s ...

, and

Ye Ji-won Ye Ji-won (born February 1, 1973) is a South Korean actress. Career She is best known for her leading role in the hit sitcom ''Old Miss Diary'', and her more serious turns in Hong Sang-soo Hong Sang-soo (홍상수, born 25 October 1960) is ...

. It aired on

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from January 2 to February 28, 2023, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:50 ( KST) for 16 episodes.

Synopsis

''Brain Works'' is a science-themed comedic investigative drama that follows the story of two men, who cannot stand each other, as they partner up to solve a criminal case involving a rare brain disease.

Cast

Main

as Shin Ha-ru, a

neuroscientist A neuroscientist (or neurobiologist) is a scientist who has specialised knowledge in neuroscience, a branch of biology that deals with the physiology, biochemistry, psychology, anatomy and molecular biology of neurons, Biological neural network, n ...

who has an "extraordinary brain" **

Seo Woo-jin Seo Woo-jin (Korean: 서우진; born 23 July 2015) is a South Korean child actor and model, who appeared in dramas such as ''The Light in Your Eyes'', ''VIP'' and '' Love with Flaws''. He is best known for his roles as Cho Seo-woo - daughter of ...

as young Shin Ha-ru *

as Geum Myung-se, a detective who has an "altruistic brain" *

as Seol So-jung, a forensic hypnosis investigator who has an "anxious brain" *

as Kim Mo-ran, Myung-se's ex-wife who has a "sexual brain"

Supporting

People around Ha-ru

Jung Dong-hwan Jung Dong-hwan (born August 5, 1949) is a South Korean actor. Jung began his career in theater, then was most active in Korean cinema in the 1980s, with leading roles in ''Late Autumn'' (1982), ''Jung-kwang's Nonsense'' (1986), and ''A Top Knot ...

as Hwang Dong-woo, a murderer and a death row inmate who has a "psychopath brain" * Kim Soo-jin as Shin Ji-hyung, a neurosurgeon at Korea University Hospital who has a "middle-aged brain" * Lim Chul-hyung as Park Chi-guk, head of the Brain Hub Center, a brain science research institute affiliated with Korea University Hospital, who has a "political brain"

People around Myung-se

Woo Hyun Woo Hyun (born 1964) is a South Korean actor, and former democracy activist. Filmography Film Television series Variety show References External links * Living people People from Gwangju South Korean male television actors So ...

as Kim Gil-joong, chief of the neuroscience team at the Seobu Police Station who has a "menopausal brain" * Kim Ah-song as Geum I-na, Myung-se's daughter who has a "teenage brain"

Extended

* Kim Kang-il as Kang Seong-ha, a murderer *

Park Sang-hoon Park Sang-hoon ( ko, 박상훈, or ; born 13 March 1993) is a South Korean cyclist, who rides for UCI Continental team . Major results Road Source: ;2010 : 1st Time trial, Asian Junior Road Championships ;2011 : Asian Junior Road Champions ...

as Ho-young *

Han Ji-wan Han Ji-wan (; born August 14, 1987) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her drama roles in '' Rugal'', '' Search: WWW'' and '' I Do, I Do''. Biography and career She was born on August 14, 1987 in South Korea. She attended Chu ...

as Han Yeon-hee *

Lee Won-jung Lee Won-jung is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as ''New Normal Zine'', '' Live On'', ''I:LOVE:DM '', ''Bio Homme'' and ''My Perfect Stranger ''My Perfect Stranger'' () is a 2023 South Korean television series s ...

as Kim Joon-young *

Oh Yoon-hong Oh Yoon-hong is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her roles in dramas such as '' Who Are You: School 2015'', ''Solomon's Perjury'' and ''The Scholar Who Walks the Night ''The Scholar Who Walks the Night'' () is a 2015 So ...

Special appearances

* Jang Ho-il as Kim Jae-won *

Han Soo-yeon Han Soo-yeon ( born April 24, 1983) is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Korean dramas, '' Pure Love'' (2013) and ''Love in the Moonlight'' (2016). Early life and education Han was born in South Korea, and moved with her mother ...

as Jung In-young * Jang Dong-seon * Jung Jin-young as Park Jin-young * Lee Sang-sook as Lee Jeong-ja * Lee Seung-joon as Heo Bum-soo * Jeon Ik-ryeong as Kim Jae-suk *

Im Do-hwa Im Do-hwa (, née Kim Chan-mi (); born June 19, 1996), and previously known as mononymously as Chanmi (), is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group AOA. Biography Im was born ...

as a virtual human * Ha Si-eun

Production

It was reported that filming for the series was scheduled to start in July 2022.

Viewership

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External links

* * * * * {{Works by Samhwa Networks Korean-language television shows Korean Broadcasting System television dramas South Korean comedy television series South Korean mystery television series Television series by Samhwa Networks 2023 South Korean television series debuts 2023 South Korean television series endings