South Korean actor Kim Ji-soo. Images: Instagram/@actor_jisoo, Facebook/GMA Network
From portraying a half-Filipino, half-Korean fighter in “Black Rider,” Kim Ji-soo is set to take the reins of the child psychiatrist Dr. Kim Young in the long-running afternoon drama “Abot Kamay na Pangarap.”
Kim’s casting was confirmed by GMA Network on its Facebook page on Saturday, August 17, which shared a poster of the South Korean actor wearing a cream-colored jacket and jeans.
“All the way from South Korea, ang bagong doctor sa APEX na certified oppa (APEX’s new doctor who is a certified hunk),” the text on the poster read.
The network shared a brief glimpse of Kim’s role in a trailer on the same day, showing him entering the halls of the fictional APEX hospital where he confronted Dra. Analyn Santos (Jillian Ward) on how she must approach children.
“You don’t talk to a kid in that manner,” said Kim while Ward watched him with a shocked expression. Another scene showed the actress falling on top of Kim, in what seemed to be a romantic scene.
“Abot Kamay na Pangarap,” which has been on air since September 2022, tells the story of teen neurosurgeon Analyn Santos, who is touted as a “kid genius.” The drama also stars Carmina Villarroel, Richard Yap, Pinky Amador, Dominic Ochoa, and Andre Paras.
Kim is best known for his lead roles in the K-dramas “Scarlet Heart,” “Strong Woman Do Bong-soon,” “When I Was the Most Beautiful,” and “My First First Love,” to name a few.