Chicago Med's Brian Tee Exiting the Series, Reason Why Revealed

Chicago Med is losing one of it’s doctors as Brian Tee prepares to step back from his role as Dr. Ethan Choi.

The 45-year-old actor joined the cast in 2015, and his last episode will air on December 7, according to Deadline. He left to spend more time with his family and explore other projects.

“Playing Dr. Ethan Choi on Chicago Med has been such a gift and a blessing. I am forever grateful to our fans and my colleagues both in front of and behind the camera as I embark on a new journey,” Brian told the publication.

Fans shouldn’t worry too much as Brian will return to the show in a directorial role later in the season.

The actor shared a bit of insight into what fans can expect for his character’s send-off and teased a possible romantic development.

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“What we’ve been planning for Dr. Choi’s sendoff is fitting, and it’s beautiful,” he teased. “I think the fans are going to absolutely love it. It’s going to bring a little bit of the new Ethan and a little bit of the old. Know that episode 9 is going to be an amazing one.”

Brian commented on the return of Yaya DaCosta‘s character April Sexton and the future of their relationship.

“I know the audience is guessing the navigation in which they’ll take our relationship if there is one, and where they’ll take Dr. Choi as a character,” he said. “I think the Ethan and April relationship has been so incredible, impactful, and very dramatic. For me, it was so heartwarming to see them together. Knowing they were bringing her back to help along with Ethan’s exit is such a blessing.”

While he wasn’t giving any spoilers, he ensured fans that “what I can say is that they’re bringing in the kitchen sink to really do justice for Ethan which I hope leaves everyone with a very full heart.”

He also commented on his character’s legacy: “I hope Dr. Choi is remembered for being the moral compass of Chicago Med that the fans and patients trusted. He always did everything he could for his patients to earn their trust and to give them the best care he could. As far as a legacy, that’s the essence of what I hope he leaves behind. When he walks away, that trust he instilled will remain there.”

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