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K-dramas have the ability to not only bring forth the perfect and unique depiction of different storylines, but also have the ability to give a clear picture of the intense world of healthcare. Korean medical dramas have been one of the best. These dramas depict the intricate stories that can unfold in a medical setting.
Viewers can experience a wide range of emotions while watching these K-dramas. It is truly one of a kind. These K-dramas delve into ethical dilemmas, emotional tolls, and the resilience of the human spirit.
The addictiveness of these dramas rises from the well-craftedness of the plot, accuracy of the medical terminology, and the depiction of characters and their development. So, let’s have a look at some of the best medical K-dramas.
10 most addictive medical K-dramas, ranked
10) The Doctors (2016)
The Doctors gives us one of the most intriguing and intense K-dramas, which also has a profound love story between Yoo Hye-jung and Hong Ji-hong. Yoo Hye-jung has a rebellious streak to her personality. She is inspired by Hong Ji-hung to study hard and become a doctor.
Hye-jung navigates through the challenges of her demanding profession when her past resurfaces. She reunites with Ji-hong, and their relationship goes through numerous tests. From professional rivalries to lingering mysteries.
The story is extremely intriguing and will get you hooked from the very first episode. Hye-jung journeys through her past scars and learns to trust and love again.
9) Dr. Romantic
From learning numerous medical terminologies to getting a clearer picture of how the medical field truly works, Dr. Romantic has given it all. It is one of the most prominent medical K-dramas. Though this was released in the year 2016, it was way ahead of its time.
So when the new season was released, the show did not disappoint. Each and every season of Dr. Romantic is filled with intense storylines that also have a touch of lightheartedness. A complete power-packed series that will keep you hooked throughout.
Especially Han Suk-kyu’s performance in this series is truly remarkable. He has portrayed Dr. Kim’s character in such a manner that Dr. Kim became the doctor you would be able to blindly trust.
The series shows the viewers the struggle doctors face in the field of medicine. The dedication and emotional toll, along with compelling love stories, make Dr. Romantic a must-watch.
8) Doctor Cha
Doctor Cha is all about dedication and doing things to progress in our lives, no matter how much time has passed. Even after twenty years, Cha Jeon-suk starts her career with the same enthusiasm and dedication as anyone else. Her resilience is truly remarkable.
She not only reclaims her own identity but also becomes extremely good at her job as well. The dramatic and often comedic journey of Cha Jeon-suk has left a remarkable impact on the minds of the viewers.
Even though she faces numerous obstacles, she doesn't back down. The drama brings forth the themes of second chances, self-discovery, and the challenges women face.
7) Doctor Slump
Doctor Slump is a unique K-drama that gives us the haters-to-lovers trope on the backdrop of the intriguing and intense world of medicine. Nam Ha-neul and Yeo Jeong-woo were educational rivals while they were at school. They studied hard and did whatever they could to beat each other in their studies.
When they both became doctors however, their lives took different trajectories. Ha-neul is a brilliant anaesthesiologist, yet she suffers at her work. She ends up losing her job, which further complicates her situation.
On the other hand, Jeong-woo became a renowned plastic surgeon, yet he faced complications because of a medical accident and lost it all. The series highlights the importance of empathy and second chances. Jeong-woo and Ha-neul grow closer as they navigate through their careers and personal lives.
6) Doctor Stranger
Doctor Stranger is filled with intense plot twists. This drama will force you to keep your eyes glued to the screen. Yet another iconic drama of actor Lee Jong Suk, in which he plays the role of Park Hoon. Park Hoon and his father are sent to North Korea for the treatment of Kim Ill Sung.
However, they get trapped and are not allowed to leave. Park Hoon follows in his father’s footsteps and becomes an esteemed surgeon himself. However, he still desires to return to South Korea. His plan to run away with Jae-hee fails, and they get separated.
Though he manages to escape, he is unable to take Jae-hee with him. Even though he returned to South Korea, his life keeps getting more and more complicated.
Park Hoon navigates through the complex world of the hospital. The K-drama is a thrilling journey of romance, suspense, and political intrigue woven together with intricate perfection.
5) Life
Life gives a realistic picture of the intricacies of running a hospital and the struggles of doctors trying their best to help patients. The show delves into the cold realities of business and power. Jin-woo’s life takes a turn when a new hospital director is appointed after the death of the previous one.
The new hospital director, Kang Seung-hyo, is calm and collected and has an ambitious nature. He views the hospital like any other company, which creates trouble with the other staff of the hospital.
The power struggle between the hospital administration and the emotional toll it takes on the medical professionals is truly intriguing. Life isn't just a simple medical drama, it gives a clear narrative of hospital politics that they must endure every day.
The thought-provoking exploration of the true meaning of saving lives in a profit-driven world leaves a deep impact on the minds of the viewers.
4) Descendants of the Sun
A medical drama with the intense backdrop of a military involvement is definitely not a common trope in K-dramas. If you haven't already watched this drama, then you should start right away. One of the most binge-worthy K-dramas of all time features doctors in a war-torn country.
The show perfectly weaves the intense romance between Yoo Shi-jin and Kang Mo-yeon with the blend of their professional lives. The drama depicts the determination that the doctors have to save lives in a nuanced manner.
Though it might not revolve around a hospital in the typical sense but it does delve deep into the intricacies of doctors.
3) Hospital Playlist
The lives of five doctors are intertwined and depicted in a heartwarming and intriguing story. Lee Ik-jun, Ahn Jeong-won, Kim Jun-wan, Yang Seok-hyeong, and Chae Song-hwa work at the same hospital. The series shows us the daily routines of these five doctors.
It depicts the demanding nature of the job, the emotional struggles of treating patients, and the ethical dilemmas that they face. Multiple storylines are woven perfectly together.
It makes this drama even more intriguing to watch. The realistic portrayal of hospital life, along with the focus on the personal lives of the doctors as well makes this drama capable of evoking laughter and tears as well.
2) Ghost Doctor
Ghost Doctor is a heartwarming and intriguing K-drama which does have the element of the supernatural, which makes the series even more intriguing. Cha Young-min and Go Seung-tak’s lives gets intertwined in a unique manner.
Cha Young-min is a brilliant surgeon, and his spirit possesses Go Seung-tak. As a result, even though initially Seung-tak was not a capable doctor, he quickly started to gain the respect of the others in the hospital because of his skills.
This unlikely duo gives the viewers humorous moments along with some of the most emotionally resonant moments as well.
1) The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
The main reason The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is one of the most intriguing medical K-dramas is due to the intense nature of the series. Right from the very first episode, the series takes the viewers into the world of the chaos of a trauma center in the hospital.
There are life-threatening injuries, along with the most critical patients coming right in one after another. The exhaustion of the doctors, the immense pressure under which they are constantly working and trying to give their best, and the overall plot narrative of this K-drama is a flawless depiction of the world of medicine.
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