Brain

Brain (2011-2012)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance, Medical

Lee Kang Hoon, who graduated from the top medical school, works at the top hospital, and is the top neurosurgeon around. Basically, he's Brain No. 1. (And he works on brains, too!) He has ambitions to become the director at his university hospital. He is obsessed with success, which is probably both his greatest flaw and strength, since it makes him steely and fierce. However, once he meets his sunbae Kim Sang Chul, the prickly genius doctor and world famous neurologist, he turns over a new leaf and becomes a sincere doctor. Seo Joon Suk is a doctor and will become Lee Kang Hoon's rival. 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.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday at 21:55 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 20
Season 1Episode 2060 min

Episode 20

Jan 17, 2012

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E20Episode 20Jan 17, 2012
S01E19Episode 19Jan 16, 2012
S01E18Episode 18Jan 10, 2012
S01E17Episode 17Jan 9, 2012
S01E16Episode 16Jan 3, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Brain premiere?

Brain premiered on October 14, 2011.

Who played the lead character in Brain?

Tony Hale played the lead character in Brain.

What was the premise of Brain?

Brain was a comedy series about a man who gained knowledge and skills from people he ate.

Who created Brain?

David Litt created Brain.

Where was Brain set?

Brain was set in Los Angeles, California.

Who played Dr. Michael Hirsch in Brain?

Rob Corddry played Dr. Michael Hirsch in Brain.

What was the name of the show Tony Hale starred in before Brain?

The show Tony Hale starred in before Brain was Arrested Development.

What was unique about the way that Brain was formerly promoted?

Brain was formerly promoted through a network of food trucks in major cities.

How many episodes were in the first season of Brain?

The first season of Brain had 8 episodes.

What was the name of the restaurant where Brian first gained a new skill from someone he ate?

The restaurant where Brian first gained a new skill from someone he ate was called The Rolling Pin.

Who played the role of Brian's sister, Ellie in Brain?

Lindsay Sloane played the role of Brian's sister, Ellie in Brain.

What was the main character Brian's occupation before he gained knowledge and skills from eating others?

Before gaining knowledge and skills from eating others, Brian was a less than successful computer programmer.

What did Brian experience before he gained knowledge and skills from eating someone that led him to discover his unique ability?

Brian experienced a seizure before he gained knowledge and skills from eating someone that led him to discover his unique ability.

Who played the role of Brian's love interest, Jennifer in Brain?

Meghan Markle played the role of Brian's love interest, Jennifer in Brain.

How does Brian keep his ability hidden from others?

Brian keeps his ability hidden from others by eating in secret and by hiding information about his ability.

Cast

Jo Dong Hyuk

Jo Dong Hyuk

plays Seo Joon Suk
Shin Ha Kyun

Shin Ha Kyun

plays Lee Kang Hoon
Jung Jin Young

Jung Jin Young

plays Kim Sang Chul
Choi Jeong Won

Choi Jeong Won

plays Yun Ji Hye
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Characters

Seo Joon Suk

Seo Joon Suk

played by Jo Dong Hyuk
Lee Kang Hoon

Lee Kang Hoon

played by Shin Ha Kyun
Kim Sang Chul

Kim Sang Chul

played by Jung Jin Young
Yun Ji Hye

Yun Ji Hye

played by Choi Jeong Won
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Also known as

  • 브레인 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Beulein (Korea, Republic of)

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