TV series

Dr. Romantic

Name: Dr. Romantic
Released: 2016
Cast: Han Suk-kyu, Lee Sung-kyung, Ahn Hyo-seop, Jin Kyung, Im Won-hee

2016–2023· 3 seasons· 60 min episodesTV-14★ 8.1Ended

On SBS — From Samhwa Networks · Studio S

May values not die and beauty not be shallow...

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Synopsis

An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.

Themes

nurse trauma surgeon romance rural area hospital doctor surgery employer employee relationship emergency surgery emergency room medical drama emergency medicine slow burn romance

Episodes

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E1 How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?Next upNov 7, 2016 · 60 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
A heroic doctor steps in to help a distraught boy. Intern Gang Dong-ju helps Dr. Yun Seo-jeong with emergencies at Geosan University Medical Center.
Guest stars: Kim Jung-ki (Cardiothoracic Surgeon), Moon Ji-in (Jo A-ra), Tae In-ho (Moon Tae-ho), Jeong Kang-hee (Anal Patient), Kim Jung-young (Kang Dong-joo's mother), Lee Ji-yeon (Nurse Jin), Yoon Chan-young (Kang Dong-joo (Young)), Park Sung-kwang (a bad customer)
E2 The Result of the Hypersecretion of AdrenalineNov 8, 2016 · 58 min · ★ 9.5
Synopsis
Dong-ju wonders whether hard work is enough to get ahead. Doldam Hospital gets a new doctor in general surgery. Seo-jeong sees a face from the past.
Guest stars: Tae In-ho (Moon Tae-ho), Kim Jung-young (Kang Dong-joo's mother), Shin Yi-Joon (Yoon Seo Jeong [Young])
E3 Friday of 13 PeopleNov 14, 2016 · 59 min
Synopsis
Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.
Guest stars: Lee Yong-yi ([Patient's mother])
E4 Necessary and Sufficient ConditionNov 15, 2016 · 59 min
Synopsis
Dong-ju finds that he's no match for Teacher Kim and becomes desperate to leave. Doldam receives a VIP visitor. Seo-jeong gets a new role.
E5 Principle of RelativeNov 21, 2016 · 58 min
Synopsis
Being principled may be relative. It's all hands on deck after a major highway accident. Dong-ju tries to find out more about Teacher Kim's identity.
Guest stars: Lee Hyo-je (Do In Bum [Young]), Ri Min ([Truck driver involved in an accident]), Kim Hye-jun (Jang Hyun-joo)
E6 MotivationNov 22, 2016 · 59 min
Synopsis
Teacher Kim makes demands of his own. Myeong-sim shows the staff how it's done. Associates from Seoul stop by Doldam. In-beom makes a gut call.
Guest stars: Shin Yi-Joon (Yoon Seo Jeong [Young]), Choi Kyo-sik (Taxi driver)
E7 Unstable FactorNov 28, 2016 · 58 min
Synopsis
When Doldam gets a surprise, everyone tries to cope. Dong-ju wants to know where he stands. Teacher Kim gets what he wants -- for now.
Guest stars: Lee Cheol-min (Ham Seung-ho)
E8 The Manifestation of HumanismNov 29, 2016 · 58 min
Synopsis
A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.
Guest stars: Lee Cheol-min (Ham Seung-ho), CHANSUNG (Young Gyun), Yu Eun-mi (Ah Rin), Lee Myung-haeng (Choi Kyung Young), Kim Jun-won (Auditor Choi)
E9 The Boundary of GoodDec 5, 2016 · 59 min
Synopsis
Dong-ju makes a call -- to Chairman Shin. Teacher Kim reminds Yun-wan of the importance of basics. Seo-jeong vexes an old mentor. It's Friday at Doldam.
Guest stars: Shin Seung-hwan (Webtoon writer), Lee Myung-haeng (Choi Kyung Young), Kim Jun-won (Auditor Choi), Lee Kang-wook ([Drunken driver])
E10 CrushDec 6, 2016 · 60 min
Synopsis
The inspector from Geosan tries to stop the Doldam staff from treating patients. But there's a multicar accident -- and a drunk driver at the scene.
Guest stars: Shin Seung-hwan (Webtoon writer), Kim Jun-won (Auditor Choi), Lee Kang-wook ([Drunken driver]), Park Seoung-tae ([Car crash victim])
E11 Psychological EntropyDec 12, 2016 · 59 min
Synopsis
Yun-wan wants to know if Dong-ju is on his side. A soldier goes missing. Seo-jeong doesn't back down, but Teacher Kim shows her how it's truly done.
Guest stars: Lee Chae-eun (Ji Min-jung), CHANSUNG (Young Gyun), Kang Chan (Park Joo-hyuk), Han Gab-soo (Park Joo-hyuk's father), Kim Hye-jun (Jang Hyun-joo), Lee Kang-wook ([Drunken driver])
E12 The Boiling PointDec 13, 2016 · 60 min
Synopsis
Dong-ju gets bad advice and faces the consequences. Seo-jeong gets put on the spot. Yun-wan dials up the pressure but Teacher Kim pushes back.
Guest stars: CHANSUNG (Young Gyun), Kang Chan (Park Joo-hyuk), Han Gab-soo (Park Joo-hyuk's father), Kim Nam-jin (Joo Hyuk's mother)
E13 The Art of TurmoilDec 19, 2016 · 59 min
Synopsis
The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.
Guest stars: Park Doo-sik (Boyfriend of the appendicitis patient fertilizer), Park Young-soo ([Healthcare center employee]), Cha Jung-won (Soo Jung), Lee Chae-kyung ([Patient's mother])
E14 Paragonimiasis EffectDec 20, 2016 · 58 min
Synopsis
Seo-jeong volunteers to deal with a critical patient. Doldam averts a crisis. Dong-ju shows his appreciation. Teacher Kim catches In-beom's mistake.
Guest stars: Shin Seung-hwan (Webtoon writer), Cha Jung-won (Soo Jung), Lee Chae-kyung ([Patient's mother])
E15 The Cornered Stone SyndromeDec 27, 2016 · 59 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
In a twisted world that demands blind obedience to its rules, there's no room for those with integrity and ability. Shin's surgery gets complicated.
E16 Burden of RiskJan 2, 2017 · 60 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
Teacher Kim plans to do the impossible, and Yun-wan will do anything to stop him. In-beom wants to do the surgery -- for the team, not his father.
Guest stars: Kim Min-sang (Oh Sung Jae [Reporter]), Kim Ji-eun ([Yoon Wan's secretary])
E17 Moment of TruthJan 3, 2017 · 59 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.
Guest stars: Kim Min-sang (Oh Sung Jae [Reporter]), Lee Jae-woo (Ahn Woo Yeol)
E18 Whether You Want It or NotJan 9, 2017 · 58 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
It's only after time passes that seemingly minor moments in life start taking on greater meaning. Yun-wan gets his way -- and orders Doldam's closure.
Guest stars: Kim Hye-jun (Jang Hyun-joo), Kim Min-sang (Oh Sung Jae [Reporter]), Kim Ji-eun ([Yoon Wan's secretary]), Kim Soo-jin ([Patient's wife])
E19 Doctors and Righteous PeopleJan 10, 2017 · 59 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
Yun-wan makes sure that old wounds don't lie dormant. The furtive reporter keeps snooping around. Dong-ju confronts Teacher Kim about the past.
Guest stars: Shin Seung-hwan (Webtoon writer), Kim Min-sang (Oh Sung Jae [Reporter]), Kim Ji-eun ([Yoon Wan's secretary]), Kim Soo-jin ([Patient's wife])
E20 The Law of Conservation of RomanceJan 16, 2017 · 59 min · ★ 9.0
Synopsis
Teacher Kim takes the staff to Seoul. Yun-wan won't let his old rival have the spotlight. Bu Yong-ju is hurt but stands by romance and his principles.
Guest stars: Kim Hye-soo (Lee Young-jo), Shin Seung-hwan (Webtoon writer), Bae Myeong-jin (Nurse Nam), Lee Jae-woo (Ahn Woo Yeol), Cho Wan-ki (Dr. Lee)