Daily Dose of Sunshine

Synopsis

A kind-hearted nurse working in psychiatry goes above and beyond to be a ray of light for those under her care, despite the challenges coming her way.

First Air Date: 2023-11-03

Last Air Date: 2023-11-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Lee Ra-ha, JQ Lee, Lee Nam-kyu

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Park Bo-young as Jung Da-eun
Yeon Woo-jin as Dong Go-yun
Jang Dong-yoon as Song Yu-chan
Lee Jung-eun as Song Hyo-sin
Chang Ryul as Hwang Yeo-hwan
Lee E-dam as Min Deul-re
Lee Sang-hee as Park Soo-yeon
Park Ji-yeon as Hong Jung-ran
Kim Jong-tae as Im Hyeok-soo
Kong Seong-ha as Cha Min-seo

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

When Nurse Da-eun enters the world of mental health she discovers aching hearts and various stories behind them.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Darkest Hour Is Just Before the Dawn (2023-11-03)

Recently transferred to the Department of Mental Health, Jung Da-eun’s first patient is Oh Ri-na — a woman who appears to be perfectly fine.
Ep. 2: Not in the Mood for Work (2023-11-03)

Da-eun overhears the hard truth and is hurt by it. As tensions come to a head, doctors and nurses settle their disagreements the old-fashioned way.
Ep. 3: Safety Net (2023-11-03)

Trainee nurses visit the psychiatric ward, but one of them displays strange behavior. Da-eun accidentally learns a secret about her bestie, Song Yu-chan.
Ep. 4: In Search of a Ray of Hope (2023-11-03)

A hostile patient accuses Da-eun of stealing money. Meanwhile, Min Deul-re offers Hwang Yeo-hwan a glimpse into her life to show him her reality.
Ep. 5: When Life Tells You to Slow Down (2023-11-03)

During an emergency, Da-eun sees another side of Dr. Dong Go-yun. Senior nurse Park Soo-yeon relates to a patient juggling motherhood and work.
Ep. 6: A Day in the Life of a Mage (2023-11-03)

Facing monetary issues, Deul-re distances herself from Yeo-hwan. Da-eun grows concerned about a discharged patient reintegrating into his daily life.
Ep. 7: The Left Behind (2023-11-03)

Da-eun's friends and colleagues worry for her after a tragedy while the doctors, nurses and patients learn about treating PTSD.
Ep. 8: Expiration Date on Grief (2023-11-03)

Finding it hard to heal without slowing down, Da-eun tries to face her emotions. Yeo-hwan and Go-yun commiserate over their relationship issues.
Ep. 9: I'm a Nurse With Depression (2023-11-03)

Deul-re deals with her mother’s return. Da-eun finds herself in her patients’ shoes as she grapples with her own diagnosis.
Ep. 10: The Hardest Part of a Journey (2023-11-03)

Da-eun learns how to prioritize herself, but faces fears of returning to work — until she receives empathetic words of courage from the head nurse.
Ep. 11: And The Journey Continues (2023-11-03)

Now the subject of office gossip, Da-eun returns to work. During a night out with friends, Deul-re rediscovers what makes her happy.
Ep. 12: Daily Dose of Sunshine (2023-11-03)

Da-eun manages to find a unique way to help her patient. Deul-re pursues her passion and Yu-chan takes a bold stand.