20 episodes
Dr. Romantic - Dr. Romantic
First aired Nov 7, 2016Season 1
Bu Yong-ju was once a famous surgeon at the peak of his career at a major hospital. But he suddenly gives it all up one day to live in seclusion and work as a neighborhood doctor in a small town. He now goes by Teacher Kim and refers to himself as the “Romantic Doctor”. Meanwhile, Gang Dong-ju became a doctor to make something of himself after growing up poor, and he seeks out VIP patients to achieve the success that he desperately wants. Yun Seo-jeong is a passionate young surgeon who is haunted by a mistake from her past and tries to get over it. When Dong-ju and Seo-jeong meet the quirky Teacher Kim, their lives and careers will never be the same again.
Episodes
Episode 1
How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?
Nov 7, 201660 min6 votes
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.
Episode 2
The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline
Nov 8, 201658 min4 votes
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.
Episode 3
Friday of 13 People
Nov 14, 201659 min2 votes
Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.
Episode 4
Necessary and Sufficient Condition
Nov 15, 201659 min2 votes
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.
Episode 5
Principle of Relative
Nov 21, 201658 min2 votes
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.
Episode 6
Motivation
Nov 22, 201659 min2 votes
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.
Episode 7
Unstable Factor
Nov 28, 201658 min2 votes
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.
Episode 8
The Manifestation of Humanism
Nov 29, 201658 min2 votes
A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.
Episode 9
The Boundary of Good
Dec 5, 201659 min2 votes
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.
Episode 10
Crush
Dec 6, 201660 min2 votes
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.
Episode 11
Psychological Entropy
Dec 12, 201659 min2 votes
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.
Episode 12
The Boiling Point
Dec 13, 201660 min2 votes
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.
Episode 13
The Art of Turmoil
Dec 19, 201659 min2 votes
The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.
Episode 14
Paragonimiasis Effect
Dec 20, 201658 min2 votes
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.
Episode 15
The Cornered Stone Syndrome
Dec 27, 201659 min3 votes
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.
Episode 16
Burden of Risk
Jan 2, 201760 min3 votes
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.
Episode 17
Moment of Truth
Jan 3, 201759 min3 votes
A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.
Episode 18
Whether You Want It or Not
Jan 9, 201758 min3 votes
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.
Episode 19
Doctors and Righteous People
Jan 10, 201759 min3 votes
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.
Episode 20
The Law of Conservation of Romance
Jan 16, 201759 min3 votes
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.