Dr. Romantic
May values not die and beauty not be shallow...
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.
Episodes
How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?
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.
The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline
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.
Friday of 13 People
Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.
Necessary and Sufficient Condition
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.
Principle of Relative
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.
Motivation
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.
Unstable Factor
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.
The Manifestation of Humanism
A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.
The Boundary of Good
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.
Crush
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.
Psychological Entropy
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.
The Boiling Point
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.
The Art of Turmoil
The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.
Paragonimiasis Effect
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.
The Cornered Stone Syndrome
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.
Burden of Risk
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.
Moment of Truth
A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.
Whether You Want It or Not
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.
Doctors and Righteous People
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.
The Law of Conservation of Romance
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.
About Dr. Romantic
- Creators
- Kang Eun-kyung, Yoo In-sik
- Cast
- Han Suk-kyu, Lee Sung-kyung, Ahn Hyo-seop, Jin Kyung, Im Won-hee, Byun Woo-min
- Genres
- Drama
- Content rating
- TV-14
- Original language
- Korean
- Production countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Ended
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