Series synopsis
Live Up to Your Name, also known as 명불허전 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on tvN on August 12, 2017. It ended on October 1, 2017. It was created by Hong Jong-chan. It stars Kim Nam-gil, Kim A-joong, Yoo Min-kyu and Mun Ka-young.
Heo Im is an oriental doctor, acknowledged as the best in acupuncture and moxibustion in Joseon. His success is blocked due to his low status.
Premise
Heo Im is an oriental doctor, acknowledged as the best in acupuncture and moxibustion in Joseon. His success is blocked due to his low status.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Nam-gil as Dr. Heo Im
- Kim A-joong as Choi Yeon-Kyung
- Yoo Min-kyu as Yoo Jae-Ha / Yoo Jin-O
- Mun Ka-young as Dong Makgae
- Uhm Hyo-seop as Heo Jun
- Ahn Suk-hwan as Shin Myung-Hoon
- Lee Dae-yeon as Professor Hwang
- Oh Dae-hwan as Doo-Chil
Supporting cast
- Tae Hang-ho as Min Byung-Ki
- Sung Joo as Kim Min-Jae
- Min Ji-a as Jeon Jae-Sook
- Kim Myung-gon as Yoo Sung-Tae
- Shin Rin-a as Yeon-Yi
- Roh Jeong-eui as Oh Ha-Ra
- Seo Jeong-yeon as Jung Yi-Yeon
- Maeng Sang-hun as Yoo Chan-Sung
- Kim Beong-choun as Kwon Ji
- Cha Soon-hyeong as Suzuki
- Han Hee-jung as Guide Ha-ra
- Yun Ju-sang as Choi Chun-Sool
Guest cast
- Yeom Hye-ran as Inn worker
- Teo Yoo as [Guy at the Bar]
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | August 5, 2017 | August 5, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 16 | August 12, 2017 | October 1, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 5, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I am Dr. Heo From Haeminseo Heo Im becomes a criminal and is chased. In Seoul 400 years later, he is captivated by Yeon-kyung. |
August 12, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Duty of Doctors Due to Heo's mistake, Ha-ra can't get surgery at the hospital. Her heart stops in front of him. |
August 13, 2017 |
| 3 |
Back and Forth Heo is mistakenly taken to the police. Yeon-kyung later learns his act and takes him to the house. |
August 19, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 12, 2017 |
| Last aired | October 1, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |