Dr. Romantic

Dr. Romantic

낭만닥터 김사부

May values not die and beauty not be shallow...

Ended First aired 07/Nov/2016 South Korea Korean 4 season(s) 57 episode(s)

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.

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Season 3 · Dr. Romantic 3

16 episode(s) · Air date: 28/Apr/2023

Season Overview

Teacher Kim used to be alone in protecting Doldam Hospital, but now he's not alone anymore. With the mindset that he'll did anything if it gives money, there is Seo U-jin who has been reborn as a doctor who truly knows how to care for patients. There is Cha Eun-jae, who no longer runs out of the operating room due to anxiety. Teacher Kim, who has dreamed of build a regional trauma center with his students and colleagues. Finally, a regional trauma center built at Doldam Hospital. A perfect trauma center with a clean exterior and state-of-the-art facilities but it couldn't open properly. The regional trauma center faces a precarious fate... Will Teacher Kim be able to establish the regional trauma center at Doldam Hospital which was his long-cherished desire?

Season Overview

Teacher Kim used to be alone in protecting Doldam Hospital, but now he's not alone anymore. With the mindset that he'll did anything if it gives money, there is Seo U-jin who has been reborn as a doctor who truly knows how to care for patients. There is Cha Eun-jae, who no longer runs out of the operating room due to anxiety. Teacher Kim, who has dreamed of build a regional trauma center with his students and colleagues. Finally, a regional trauma center built at Doldam Hospital. A perfect trauma center with a clean exterior and state-of-the-art facilities but it couldn't open properly. The regional trauma center faces a precarious fate... Will Teacher Kim be able to establish the regional trauma center at Doldam Hospital which was his long-cherished desire?

S3E16

Dreamers

Air date: 17/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 81 min

Summary

A fire approaches as if it would devour Doldam Hospital at any moment. Only after evacuating all the patients do the staff realise Teacher Kim was gone.

Open

S3E15

The Game Changer

Air date: 16/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 72 min

Summary

People injured from a forest fire rush into Doldam Hospital. Yet, the trauma centre is empty due to the staff staging a boycott against Dong-ju.

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S3E14

The Addiction to Success

Air date: 10/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 69 min

Summary

Eun-jae performs emergency surgery on a non-trauma patient while she must join another surgery for a patient with multiple traumas.

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S3E13

The Parrotbill Paradox

Air date: 09/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 71 min

Summary

Gang Dong-ju returns to Doldam Hospital, with his unconventional proposals causing a stir in the trauma centre.

Open

S3E12

The Courage to be Ordinary

Air date: 03/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 69 min

Summary

Jin-man fails to find the culprit who broke into the director's office. His reputation is further ruined as incidents from his past become known.

Open

S3E11

The Certainty of Uncertainty

Air date: 02/Jun/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 73 min

Summary

Go Gyeong-suk does not give up the legal battle over her son's death. She proposes a secret deal to bring down Jin-man, but Teacher Kim opposes to it.

Open

S3E10

The Abuse of Justice

Air date: 27/May/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 81 min

Summary

Doldam Hospital receives news of a second collapse, but the place is still full of injured people. Teacher Kim leaves everything and heads to the scene.

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S3E9

The Righteous Doctor Complex

Air date: 26/May/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 69 min

Summary

When an old building collapses resulting in several casualties, a disaster medical support team is dispatched to the site.

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S3E8

Underdog Effect

Air date: 20/May/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 69 min

Summary

Patients rush into the emergency room while the staff tends to surgeries. Doldam Hospital falls into chaos as the gunman's identity is revealed.

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S3E7

Inciting Hope

Air date: 19/May/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 69 min

Summary

Wounded soldiers are rushed to Doldam Hospital. A-reum is left alone to tend to the emergency room when rogue patients suddenly cause a scene.

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S3E6

Empathy & Sympathy

Air date: 13/May/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 69 min

Summary

The trauma centre loses a patient and receives another patient in critical condition. Meanwhile, a child visits Teacher Kim at Doldam Hospital.

Open

S3E5

Code Clear

Air date: 12/May/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 79 min

Summary

Cha Jin-man hates that Teacher Kim's methods are deeply rooted into Doldam Hospital and takes everyone except Lee Seon-ung and Dong-hwa to the trauma centre.

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S3E4

Abracadabra

Air date: 06/May/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 75 min

Summary

Patients injured in a residential fire are rushed into the emergency room. Seo U-jin treats the suspected arsonist despite Jang Dong-hwa's criticism.

Open

S3E3

How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge? Part 2

Air date: 05/May/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 72 min

Summary

Doldam Hospital hires new personnel. The people of Doldam, who thought Teacher Kim would be the new head of the trauma centre, hold an emergency meeting.

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S3E2

Between Ethics and Reality

Air date: 29/Apr/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 68 min

Summary

As the patient's lung condition deteriorates due to tuberculosis, Teacher Kim opens the trauma centre operating room for Ri Bok-young's surgery.

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S3E1

Break Line

Air date: 28/Apr/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 71 min

Summary

The medical staff of Doldam Hospital fly out in a helicopter to a ship lost out at sea on behalf of Teacher Kim, who is absent on vacation.

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Season 2 · Dr. Romantic 2

16 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Jan/2020

Season Overview

Along with genius Teacher Kim, Cha Eun-jae is a second-year fellow in the cardio surgery department who enjoys studying and has confidently walked the path of an elite student for most of her life. Seo U-jin, a cynical second year fellow who doesn’t believe in happiness because of his hardships growing up, but he shows impressive levels of concentration and talent when he is performing surgery.

Season Overview

Along with genius Teacher Kim, Cha Eun-jae is a second-year fellow in the cardio surgery department who enjoys studying and has confidently walked the path of an elite student for most of her life. Seo U-jin, a cynical second year fellow who doesn’t believe in happiness because of his hardships growing up, but he shows impressive levels of concentration and talent when he is performing surgery.

S2E16

Koi's Law

Air date: 25/Feb/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 91 min

Summary

Bae Mun-jeong comes clean to U-jin about the connection between their families. Teacher Kim secures a safe future for Doldam Hospital.

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S2E15

Rapport; Trust Relationship

Air date: 24/Feb/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 73 min

Summary

Do In-beom returns to Doldam Hospital to investigate an unsuccessful surgery. Min-guk decides between his greed and the truth.

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S2E14

Selective Dyslexia

Air date: 18/Feb/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 73 min

Summary

Teacher Kim tasks U-jin with a final assignment. Min-guk performs surgery on a VIP patient despite pushback from Shim Hye-jin.

Open

S2E13

Defense Mechanism

Air date: 17/Feb/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 73 min

Summary

Eun-jae panics when she runs out of medication from Teacher Kim before surgery. U-jin gets coerced into leaving Doldam Hospital.

Open

S2E12

An Error of Exchange of Equivalents

Air date: 11/Feb/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 70 min

Summary

A recruiter with bitter resentment for U-jin tries to tempt staff members to leave Doldam Hospital. Eunjae's mom asks for a favor.

Open

S2E11

Minimum Boundaries

Air date: 10/Feb/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 69 min

Summary

Min-guk asserts his authority by restructuring the hospital staff. U-jin is stunned to learn which surgeon was behind a faulty operation.

Open

S2E10

The Effects of an Adequate Amount of Anxiety

Air date: 04/Feb/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 66 min

Summary

Yoon A-reum protects a patient's rape kit from falling into wrong hands. Min-guk finally brings up the bus accident from 11 years ago to Teacher Kim.

Open

S2E9

Trauma

Air date: 03/Feb/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 64 min

Summary

U-jin looks into diagnoses for Teacher Kim's arm pain. A bus accident conjures up a regretful moment that haunts Min-guk's conscience.

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S2E8

Walk of Respect

Air date: 28/Jan/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 74 min

Summary

Even in her final moments, a paramedic helps save another's life. U-jin shows Eun-jae his way of resetting the mind from worries.

Open

S2E7

The Line that Should be Protected

Air date: 27/Jan/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 64 min

Summary

Min-guk becomes determined to turn people away from Teacher Kim. A situation Eun-jae tries to mitigate takes a turn for the worse.

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S2E6

Placebo

Air date: 21/Jan/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 67 min

Summary

Teacher Kim leads his team in saving two critical patients at the same time. Eun-jae steps in to protect a woman from her abusive husband.

Open

S2E5

A Living Friday Night

Air date: 20/Jan/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 66 min

Summary

New doctors get a taste of their first Friday at Doldam Hospital. U-jin refuses to treat a patient who triggers his childhood trauma.

Open

S2E4

Utilizing Conflict

Air date: 14/Jan/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 63 min

Summary

U-jin gets caught in the middle of two feuding teams of doctors when the family of a patient threatens to sue for malpractice.

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S2E3

Undefined Setting Value

Air date: 13/Jan/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 63 min

Summary

Do Yun-wan creates chaos by bringing his own team of doctors. U-jin's participation in Park Min-guk's surgery sparks a misunderstanding.

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S2E2

Mechanism of Accidents

Air date: 07/Jan/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 71 min

Summary

Teacher Kim shocks Seo U-jin with his unconventional approach to saving a high-ranking official, and bans Cha Eun-jae from assisting his surgeries.

Open

S2E1

Rainmaker

Air date: 06/Jan/2020 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 67 min

Summary

During his trip to the main hospital, Teacher Kim leaves an impression — especially on three young doctors who find themselves in his hospital lobby.

Open

Season 1 · Dr. Romantic

20 episode(s) · Air date: 07/Nov/2016

Season Overview

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.

Season Overview

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.

S1E20

The Law of Conservation of Romance

Air date: 16/Jan/2017 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E19

Doctors and Righteous People

Air date: 10/Jan/2017 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E18

Whether You Want It or Not

Air date: 09/Jan/2017 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 58 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E17

Moment of Truth

Air date: 03/Jan/2017 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.

Open

S1E16

Burden of Risk

Air date: 02/Jan/2017 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E15

The Cornered Stone Syndrome

Air date: 27/Dec/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E14

Paragonimiasis Effect

Air date: 20/Dec/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 58 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E13

The Art of Turmoil

Air date: 19/Dec/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.

Open

S1E12

The Boiling Point

Air date: 13/Dec/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E11

Psychological Entropy

Air date: 12/Dec/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E10

Crush

Air date: 06/Dec/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E9

The Boundary of Good

Air date: 05/Dec/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E8

The Manifestation of Humanism

Air date: 29/Nov/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 58 min

Summary

A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.

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S1E7

Unstable Factor

Air date: 28/Nov/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 58 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E6

Motivation

Air date: 22/Nov/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E5

Principle of Relative

Air date: 21/Nov/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 58 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E4

Necessary and Sufficient Condition

Air date: 15/Nov/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

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.

Open

S1E3

Friday of 13 People

Air date: 14/Nov/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

Summary

Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.

Open

S1E2

The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline

Air date: 08/Nov/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 58 min

Summary

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.

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S1E1

How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?

Air date: 07/Nov/2016 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

Summary

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.

Open

Season 0 · Specials

5 episode(s) · Air date: 17/Jan/2017

Season Overview

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S0E5

Episode 5

Air date: 22/Apr/2023 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 74 min

S0E4

Episode 4

Air date: 30/Dec/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 30 min

S0E3

Episode 3

Air date: 30/Dec/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 57 min

S0E2

Dr. Romantic After 3 Years

Air date: 30/Dec/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 39 min

S0E1

Appendix, The Beginning of Everything

Air date: 17/Jan/2017 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 61 min

Summary

This prequel will show an “untold story” that viewers couldn’t see from the original episodes, and it will specifically focus on the Doldam Hospital. Gang Dong-ju and Yun Seo-jeong have their final pictures taken together as they spend their last few days together at Doldam Hospital. The letter's contents are finally revealed, which changes everything for the couple again. They're both set to their new adventures, and Teacher Kim gets the break he deserves in a long time. Teacher Kim meets a beautiful face in an unexpected place.

Cast

Main cast members.

Teacher Kim / Bu Yong-ju

Yoo Yeon-seok

Lee Sung-kyung

Ahn Hyo-seop

Jin Kyung

Seo Hyun-jin

Im Won-hee

Byun Woo-min

Kim Min-jae

Lee Kyung-young

Lee Kyung-young

Choi Jin-ho

Yoon Na-moo

Kim Hye-soo

Kim Ju-hun

Shin Dong-wook

So Joo-yeon

Lee Hong-nae

Yang Se-jong

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Lee Gil-bok

Director, Director of Photography

Yoo In-sik

Executive Producer

Kang Sook

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Quick Facts

Seasons 4

Episodes 57

Year 2016

Status Ended

Runtime 60 min

Language Korean

Country South Korea

Release Info

Schedule Fridays, Saturdays at 10:00 PM (60 min)

Timezone Asia/Seoul

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Network South Korea SBS (2016 - 2023)

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Schedule Fridays, Saturdays at 10:00 PM (60 min)

Timezone Asia/Seoul

Network South Korea SBS (2016 - 2023)

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