Medical Korean dramas offer a mix of intense operations, ethical dilemmas, personal dramas, and often a touch of romance. Here are some popular medical K-dramas:
1. “Doctor Stranger” (2014): This drama revolves around a genius North Korean doctor who defects to South Korea. As he starts working in South Korea’s top hospital, he confronts many challenges and secrets.
2. “Good Doctor” (2013): The story of an autistic young man with savant syndrome who becomes a pediatric surgeon. It highlights his struggles and triumphs in a competitive hospital environment.
3) “Doctors” (2016): It follows a rebellious young woman who becomes a successful neurosurgeon. The drama delves into her personal growth and the relationships she forms at the hospital.
4. “Descendants of the Sun” (2016): While not entirely a medical drama, it features a romance between a soldier and a doctor while they serve in a war-torn country.
5. “Medical Top Team” (2013): The drama showcases a team of elite doctors working together in a competitive hospital environment, highlighting both their professional and personal challenges.
6. “Dr. Romantic” (also known as “Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim”) (2016 & 2020): With two seasons available, this drama tells the story of a talented but reclusive doctor who mentors younger surgeons at a small hospital.
7. “Hospital Playlist” (2020 & 2021): From the creators of the “Reply” series, this drama delves deep into the lives of doctors who have been friends since their medical school days. The series is heartwarming and showcases the everyday lives and challenges of medical professionals.
8. “Emergency Couple” (2014): This drama brings a unique twist as a divorced couple meets again as interns in the same hospital, leading to comedic situations and rekindled romance.
9. “Hospital Ship” (2017): The story is about a young doctor who joins a medical ship that serves the smaller islands in South Korea. It portrays her journey of self-discovery and the challenges of remote medicine.
10. “Life” (2018): Set in a university hospital, this drama delves into the power struggles between the hospital administration and its medical staff.
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