Lee Dong Wook to star in Netflix's medical K-drama 'Life'

This time the Grim Reaper Lee Dong Wook will be saving lives as he takes on the role of a doctor in Netflix's new K-drama.

Lee Dong Wook is returning to television in Netflix's upcoming series called 'Life'. The medical drama is written by Lee Su-Yeon and directed by Hong Jong-chan and Lim Hyun-ook. Wook who has been a fan favorite for his goody two-shoes character in 'Goblin' where he played the grim reaper, will be playing the character of Ye Jin-woo, one of the doctors in the hospital. Jo Seung-woo, who was the lead in the thriller 'Stranger', is also a part of the cast. He will portray the role of Koo Seung-Hyo, the CEO of the hospital which is where the story takes place.

Lee Dong-wook attends the Givenchy show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 on October 1, 2017 in Paris, France.
Lee Dong-wook attends the Givenchy show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 on October 1, 2017 in Paris, France.

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