Dr. Romantic (2016)

Name: Dr. Romantic
Rating: 8.2

Rating: 8.2

Synopsis

An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.

First Air Date: 2016-11-07

Last Air Date: 2023-06-17

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 52

Created By: Kang Eun-kyung, Yoo In-sik

Networks: SBS

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Top Cast

Han Suk-kyu as Teacher Kim / Bu Yong-ju
Lee Sung-kyung as Cha Eun-jae
Ahn Hyo-seop as Seo U-jin
Jin Kyung as Oh Myeong-sim
Im Won-hee as Jang Gi-tae
Byun Woo-min as Nam Do-il
Kim Min-jae as Park Eun-tak
Yoon Na-moo as Jeong In-su
Kim Ju-hun as Park Min-guk
Shin Dong-wook as Bae Mun-jeong

Seasons

None (2016)

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:

Ep. 1: How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge? (2016-11-07)

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.
Ep. 2: The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline (2016-11-08)

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.
Ep. 3: Friday of 13 People (2016-11-14)

Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.
Ep. 4: Necessary and Sufficient Condition (2016-11-15)

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.
Ep. 5: Principle of Relative (2016-11-21)

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.
Ep. 6: Motivation (2016-11-22)

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.
Ep. 7: Unstable Factor (2016-11-28)

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.
Ep. 8: The Manifestation of Humanism (2016-11-29)

A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.
Ep. 9: The Boundary of Good (2016-12-05)

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.
Ep. 10: Crush (2016-12-06)

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.
Ep. 11: Psychological Entropy (2016-12-12)

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.
Ep. 12: The Boiling Point (2016-12-13)

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.
Ep. 13: The Art of Turmoil (2016-12-19)

The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.
Ep. 14: Paragonimiasis Effect (2016-12-20)

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.
Ep. 15: The Cornered Stone Syndrome (2016-12-27)

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.
Ep. 16: Burden of Risk (2017-01-02)

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.
Ep. 17: Moment of Truth (2017-01-03)

A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.
Ep. 18: Whether You Want It or Not (2017-01-09)

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.
Ep. 19: Doctors and Righteous People (2017-01-10)

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.
Ep. 20: The Law of Conservation of Romance (2017-01-16)

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.