Beyond the Operating Room: 5 K-Drama Medical Shows Packed with Drama and Intrigue
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Gaya Hidup, VIVA Banyuwangi – Medical K-dramas offer more than just inspiring stories about doctors and patients. They also delve into the complex world of hospitals, filled with drama, intrigue, and ethical dilemmas. From interpersonal conflicts to hospital politics, these dramas provide a captivating look at the challenges and triumphs of medical professionals. Here are 5 recommendations for K-drama medical shows that will keep you hooked.
1. Hospital Playlist (2020-2021)
This drama follows five doctors who have been friends since medical school and now work together in the same hospital. "Hospital Playlist" offers a heartwarming portrayal of friendship, romance, and the realities of being a doctor. The drama also explores hospital politics and interpersonal conflicts, adding layers of intrigue to the story.
2. Dr. Romantic (2016-2023)
Boo Yong-joo (Han Suk-kyu), a genius surgeon known as "Teacher Kim," chooses to work at a small hospital in the countryside. He mentors young doctors, such as Kang Dong-joo (Yoo Yeon-seok) and Yoon Seo-jeong (Seo Hyun-jin), to become dedicated and compassionate medical professionals. "Dr. Romantic" offers an inspiring story about the medical world with a humanistic touch and a dash of hospital intrigue.
3. Doctor Prisoner (2019)
Na Yi-je (Namkoong Min) is a skilled surgeon who is wrongfully imprisoned for medical malpractice. In prison, he uses his medical expertise to gain power and seek revenge on those who framed him. "Doctor Prisoner" is a thrilling and suspenseful drama with unexpected plot twists and complex political intrigue.
