Series synopsis
Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist, also known as 조선 정신과 의사 유세풍 is a South Korean drama mystery television series that premiered on tvN on August 1, 2022. It ended on February 9, 2023. It was created by Yoo Won-Sang. It stars Kim Min-jae, Kim Hyang-gi, Kim Sang-kyung and Ahn Chang-hwan.
The successful doctor Yoo Sepoong becomes entangled in a conspiracy and is kicked out of the palace. He meets Jihan in Gyesu village and learns to treat those who suffer psychological illness. Finding the cause of their heartbroken feelings and writing a prescription for happiness with Eunwoo, Sepoong grows up as a true psychiatrist.
Premise
The successful doctor Yoo Sepoong becomes entangled in a conspiracy and is kicked out of the palace. He meets Jihan in Gyesu village and learns to treat those who suffer psychological illness. Finding the cause of their heartbroken feelings and writing a prescription for happiness with Eunwoo, Sepoong grows up as a true psychiatrist.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Min-jae as Yoo Se-poong
- Kim Hyang-gi as Seo Eun-woo
- Kim Sang-kyung as Gye Ji-han
- Ahn Chang-hwan as Man-bok
- Jeon Guk-hyang as Granny
- Yeon Bo-ra as Ms Namhae
- Kim Su-an as Ip-bun
- You Seong-joo as Cho Tae-hak
Supporting cast
- Oh Kyung-joo as Crown Prince
- Jung Won-chang as Cho Sin-woo
- Kim Hyeong-mook as Lim Soon-man
- Kim Hak-sun as County magistrate Seo
- Kang Young-suk as Jeon Kang Il
- Woo Da-vi as Lee Seo Yi
Guest cast
- Baek Suk-kwang as Lee Gil Soo
- Kim Han-na as Jang Yoo Jung
- Jung Ye-bin as Ra Hab
- Ahn Sang-woo as Kim Gwang Tae
- Ha Mheen as Kim Gwang-tae Mother (Eps 7)
- 이가은 as So Cheon
- Moon Yong-il as Gae-Ban
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | August 1, 2022 | September 6, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 11, 2023 | February 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Se Poong, the Divine Needle Se Poong’s treatment of the Crown Prince gets him respect from His Majesty himself, and he gets the title “Divine Needle”. However, things go terribly wrong when he treats His Majesty. Se Poong blames himself for the tragic outcome, but Yoo Hoo Myung, his father, looks further into the case and finds evidence of the king’s poisoning. Unfortunately, Hoo Myung passes away without being able to close the case. With hardships piling up, Se Poong even gets exiled from Hanyang. |
August 1, 2022 |
| 2 |
Eun Woo Covered in Blood Se Yeob recognizes who the lady covered in blood is the moment he sees her. However, he is in no shape to save her himself. Not long after, Eun Woo is brought to Gyesoo Clinic again in a critical state. This worries Se Yeob, and he decides that he should look into whatever it is that’s causing her to harm herself. Meanwhile, it seems like there is a reason why Granny keeps calling Se Yeob by the name “Poong”. |
August 2, 2022 |
| 3 |
Gumiho In Sorak Village The appearance of Gumiho tears up Sorak Village, but a little girl is accused of being Gumiho herself. Se Poong and Eun Woo look into the case, believing that a little girl could not have murdered two full-grown men. Meanwhile, a royal inspector dispatched to Sorak Village with a side task begins to look for a man named “Yoo Se Yeob.” |
August 8, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yoo Se Poong And Gyesoo Clinic In Hanyang Se Poong and the people of Gyesoo Clinic are now in Hanyang, and as expected, everyone feels relieved by their very existence. However, Se Poong is not all that pleased. Not being able to be with Eun Woo, Se Poong feels a void in his heart. As soon as Eun Woo arrives in Hanyang, the symptoms of His Majesty worsen, and the two get right on it. While looking for the cause of the disease, they run into their rivals. |
January 11, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Living Ghost The cause of the epidemic that was spread inside and outside the palace seemed impossible to be found until Se Poong and Eun Woo caught a court lady stealing the palace’s liquor. Se Poong quickly takes action and stops the spread of the disease. Meanwhile, the identity of the ghost gets revealed when it enters the King’s chamber to attack him during his sleep. |
January 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
Momentary Peacefulness At Gyesoo Clinic The members of Gyesoo Clinic are finally back in Sorak Village, and they enjoy the peacefulness of the village as they settle in. Unfortunately, before they even get a chance to simmer down, Jeon Kang Il and Princess Seo Yi show up at the clinic, making it painful and uncomfortable for the Gyesoo Clinic family to stay there even for a second. |
January 18, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 1, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 9, 2023 |
| Runtime | 76 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 22:30:00 |