Lee Bo-young delivered a powerful performance in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama ″Mary Kills People.″ In the drama, which aired on the 2nd, Lee Bo-young captivated viewers with her portrayal of emergency medicine doctor Woo So-jung. The first episode depicted the circumstances that led Woo So-jung to decide on assisted dying, while the second episode focused on her struggles for her patients.

Woo So-jung provides assisted dying only to patients who meet her own criteria. She leaves the final decision up to the patient, reminding them of their happiest memories to ensure they don’t feel regretful about their lives. Furthermore, Woo So-jung donates the fees she receives from patients who have undergone assisted dying to Maria Welfare Hospital. This attitude, which goes beyond mere numbers and reflects a genuine commitment to patients, left a deep impression on viewers.

When Jo Soo-young (played by Lee Won-jung), a stage 4 colon cancer patient, attempts to quietly decide to die with her father, Woo So-jung tries to dissuade her and checks to see if she has any concerns. In this process, Woo So-jung develops compassion for terminally ill cancer patient Jo Hyun-woo (played by Lee Min-ki) and finds herself drawn to him. Despite promising assisted dying, Woo So-jung remains obsessed with Jo Hyun-woo, spending all night researching brain tumors and even recommending clinical trials underway in the United States. Woo So-jung calmly confesses, ″I want you to live.″

The drama unfolds amidst the trauma surrounding Woo So-jung’s mother’s death and the pressure of a criminal investigation led by Ahn Tae-sung (played by Kim Tae-woo). Tension builds as Woo So-jung faces the revelation of the drug’s identity to Woo-mi (played by Kang Na-eon), a friend of her nephew Jae-yeon (played by Kim Sang-ji). Lee Bo-young demonstrates her acting prowess, fluidly conveying a character with limited emotional expression through her eyes.

Lee Bo-young delivers a powerful performance, leaving no room for emotion as she navigates the emotional turmoil, showcasing her wide acting range. She solidifies her presence by fully embodying her character, expressing delicate emotions with restrained, inner acting. ″Mary Kills People,″ starring Lee Bo-young, airs every Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m.