Kim Sung Cheol is reportedly considering his next small-screen project — and it may bring him into the world of medical romance.
The actor is currently in talks to star opposite Jin Ki Joo in the upcoming human romantic-comedy drama Sleeping Doctor, a series that blends professional ambition with emotional healing.
According to reports, Kim Sung Cheol’s agency confirmed that he has received an offer to play Nam Ji Oh, a freelance doctor working at a mental health clinic.
Known for his sharp medical instincts and extraordinary memory, Nam Ji Oh is described as both intellectually formidable and quietly compassionate — a physician whose clinical precision contrasts with the emotional complexities of the patients he treats.
Jin Ki Joo, meanwhile, is in talks to take on the role of Hong Gyeong, a psychiatrist who opens her own private clinic after confronting and working through personal trauma.
Determined to build an independent career and provide sincere care to her patients, Hong Gyeong faces an unexpected obstacle when she begins suffering from narcolepsy. The condition causes her to fall asleep whenever she is with patients, threatening both her professional credibility and the survival of her clinic.
Sleeping Doctor centers on the evolving partnership between Nam Ji Oh and Hong Gyeong as they navigate medical challenges, emotional wounds, and the pressures of running a practice. As they support one another through moments of vulnerability and growth, the drama promises a mature romance grounded in empathy, resilience, and second chances.
