"Mary Kills People" director Park Jun-woo explained his perspective on assisted suicide as addressed in the work.
On the morning of the 31st, a production presentation for the new MBC Friday-Saturday drama "Mary Kills People" was held at the MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Actors Lee Bo-young, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ki-young, Kwon Hae-hyo, Yoon Ga-i, and director Park Jun-woo attended the presentation to share their thoughts.
"Mary Kills People" is a suspense drama that deals with a doctor who assists in the deaths of incurable patients and a detective who tracks them.
On this day, director Park Jun-woo was asked if there were any concerns about the potential fallout of the subject of "assisted death," saying, "It's not that in every situation or case we are saying that 'euthanasia is necessary,' or that 'such cases exist in Korea so euthanasia must be done.'"
He explained, "There are opposing views, and (the main character) So-jung (played by Lee Bo-young) also struggles greatly. At times, Daehyun (played by Kang Ki-young) tries to dissuade her, and Daehyun also tries to dissuade So-jung; this conflict continues. Even the character played by actor Lee Min-ki shows a confused demeanor."
He continued, "I think it's essential to recognize that there are personal viewpoints regarding what euthanasia should mean. In Korea, it's expressed as dignified death, which may not necessarily be a form of euthanasia, but I believe it is a precursor to that. It seems to be a choice for a minority in terms of the option of death. It's not that it is good for everyone, and should not be viewed in a public manner; overseas cases show that in Europe or Canada, only 3% to 5% of those facing death pursue it. I cannot say it is a guaranteed shortcut or the best method for a happy death."
Meanwhile, "Mary Kills People" will premiere on August 1 at 10 p.m.
[Photo] OSEN reporter Lee Dae-sun
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