If you have always been a fan of Grey’s Anatomy or any other medical-related shows, dive into the world of Medical K-Dramas where each episode is filled with suspense, action, and medical terms. Here are 15 Korean Medical Dramas you should check out:
Must Watch Korean Medical Dramas
Ghost Doctor
This medical Korean drama brings together intense surgical action, emotional scenes and a tinge of supernatural elements, providing an interesting twist to the medical genre. It follows Cha Young Min, a brilliant yet arrogant cardiothoracic surgeon, along with Ko Seung Tak, a Silver Spoon resident.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81587524
Watch on on Viu here: https://www.viu.com/ott/sg/en/vod/425638/Ghost-Doctor
The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call
In this action-packed Korean drama, Ju Ji-hoon takes on the role of Baek Kang-Hyuk, a genius surgeon and former combat medic. He joins a well-known hospital that places more emphasis on profit rather than their patients. This drama shot to No.1 on Netflix in South Korea in just one day. It currently has 8 episodes but it seems like we’re probably getting Season 2 & maybe 3 for this medical K-drama.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81677629
Doctor Romantic
One of our favourite Korean medical dramas is Doctor Romantic. The series was a hit among Koreans, which led to a second season of the show. The show focuses on Dr. Kim Sa-bu, who fights against power and money to protect the welfare of his patients.
Now back for a third season, the show features some new characters and revolves around the opening of Doldam Trauma Centre. Dr Kim and his team are faced with a new series of challenging cases and have to work together to get through them.
Watch Season 3 on Disney+ here.
Doctor John
Doctor John is a medical-themed Korean drama about an arrogant but genius doctor, Cha Yo-Han, and a warm and caring doctor, Kang Shi-Young. They work together to treat patients with mysterious and chronic pain at the hospital.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81343862
Watch on Viu here: https://www.viu.com/ott/sg/en-us/vod/182178/Doctor-John
Daily Dose of Sunshine
Follow Jung Da-Eun, played by Park Bo-Young, a nurse newly transferred to the psychiatric ward. You’ll find episodes portraying different mental health issues, with the drama exploring themes of healing, resilience and the importance of understanding mental health. It’s definitely not your typical medical Korean drama with intense surgery scenes!
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81572595
Doctors
This romantic K-drama shows the life of Hye-Jung (played by Park Shin-hye), who defies all odds during her teenage years to become a neurosurgeon after being inspired by her teacher.
Fast forward 13 years, she finds herself working in the same hospital with the teacher.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/80998959
Watch on Viu here: https://www.viu.com/ott/sg/en-us/vod/16067/Doctors
Doctor Stranger
Park Hoon (played by Lee Jong-suk) follows his father’s footsteps to become a reputable cardiothoracic surgeon in North Korea.
He manages to escape over to South Korea and ends up in a top hospital where he comes across someone that looks identical to his lover in North Korea.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/80029520
Watch on Viu here: https://www.viu.com/ott/sg/en-us/vod/1884/Doctor-Stranger
If You Wish Upon Me
Starring Ji Chang-wook and Choi Soo-Young from Girls’ Generation, the drama was inspired by a true account of the Make-a-Wish Foundation in the Netherlands. In the drama, a group of people in a hospice hospital aims to carry out the last wishes of hospice patients.
Watch on Viu here: https://www.viu.com/ott/sg/en/vod/453633/If-You-Wish-Upon-Me
Good Doctor
The main lead in the drama, played by Joo Won, is an autistic, savant resident of the pediatric surgery department. Due to his condition and 10-year-old childlikeness, people around him tend to find him unreliable as a doctor.
There is also an American remake of the drama called The Good Doctor.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/80031716
Doctor Cha
Doctor Cha is a delightful blend of humor, drama and heartfelt moments. It follows the story of Cha Jung-Sook, a devoted housewife who put her medical career on hold 20 years ago to support her family. However, now in her 40s, Jung-Sook decides to return to her residency training at the same hospital where here husband works, as a renowned chief surgeon.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81682438
Hospital Playlist
Hospital Playlist is one of the hottest medical Korean dramas in 2020. The show follows the lives of 5 best friends who studied together since 1999 and ended up working in the same hospital.
Expect funny and heartwarming scenes throughout the drama. A great show to watch at the end of a stressful day!
Good news for Hospital Playlist fans, Season 2 will premiere on June 17, 2021!
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81239224
Hospital Ship
A ship filled with young doctors that travel to rural villages to provide medical care for the locals. However, the 3 main characters all have opposing personalities and must learn to work with one another.
Watch on Viu here: https://www.viu.com/ott/sg/en-us/vod/58672/Hospital-Ship
Live Up To Your Name
This exciting time-traveling drama is one you should not miss! In this drama, an oriental doctor, Heo Im, acknowledged as one of the best acupuncturists in the Joseon dynasty, finds himself in present-day Seoul and meets Choi Yeon-Kyung, a doctor that only believes in modern medicine.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81167137
Life
It’s all about business and politics in this drama. Do you choose between your personal ethics or enormous profits?
You get two Korean powerhouse actors in this drama, with Cho Seung Woo and Lee Dong Wook going head-to-head with each other.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81011508
Yong Pal
Kim Tae-Hyun is an excellent surgeon constantly harassed by debt collectors due to his younger sister’s expensive kidney dialysis. Willing to do all things to make more money, he tends to patients privately for a high fee even if it means dealing with dangerous criminals.
Watch on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/title/80998966
Korean Medical Dramas to Watch On Viu and Netflix
Some of these medical K-dramas portray lots of relatable scenes and make you think quite a bit about life. You might find yourself smiling to yourself or even shedding a tear or two.
Time to grab some snacks, snug into bed, and have a medical Korean drama marathon!
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