brain is a South Korea drama released in 2011 rated 7.7/10 with 20 episodes. This romance series has been watched by 3,337 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | RomanceDramaMedical |
| Year | 2011 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Duration | 01:06:00 |
| Rating | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Song Hyun Wook, Yoo Hyun Ki |
| Main Cast | Shin Ha Kyun, Choi Jung Won, Jung Jin Young, Jo Dong Hyuk |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Lee Kang Hun, who graduated from the top medical school, works at the top hospital and is the top neurosurgeon around. He has ambitions to become the director at his university hospital. After an incident that happens with his father when he was young, he has sworn to become the best neurosurgeon in the country that's why he is obsessed with success, which is probably his greatest strength since it makes him steely and fierce. Kim Sang Chul is the prickly genius doctor and world-famous neurologist. He hates Kang Hun's Methods and He's determined to change him. There's a hidden past between him and Kang Hun, a past that Sang Chul Kept secret for too long. Yoon Ji Hye is also a neurosurgeon who grew up in an ordinary family. She is extremely strict in matters of work and study but has a warm bedside manner with her patients. She also has strong feelings towards Kang Hun. Seo Joon Suk (who was born into a family of doctors and had great support from his father) is Lee Kang Hoon's rival as he's The one Kang Hun despises the most. That's why Joon Suk is determined to prove that he's not less talented than Kang Hun. The woman Joon Suk loves is Yoon Ji Hye. Jang Yoo Jin is the illegitimate daughter of a rich man whom Kang-hoon treated. She started to like Kang Hun and decided to help him reach his goals. This drama revolves around the struggle (mainly psychological) between those characters and where their ambitions will lead them.
Critical Reception
brain has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,148 ratings. It is ranked #3,953 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of brain?
brain has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,148 ratings.
How many episodes does brain have?
brain has 20 episodes, each approximately 01:06:00 long.
What genre is brain?
brain is a Romance, Drama, Medical drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in brain?
The main cast of brain includes Shin Ha Kyun, Choi Jung Won, Jung Jin Young, Jo Dong Hyuk.
When was brain released?
brain was released in 2011 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.