Series synopsis
Jejoongwon, also known as 제중원 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on SBS on January 4, 2010. It ended on May 4, 2010. It was created by Hong Chang-wook. It stars Park Yong-woo, Cha Woong-ki, Han Hye-jin and Geum Bo-ra.
Jejoongwon is the first modern hospital in Korea established in the Joseon era in 1885. Baek Do Yang is a nobleman who gives up his status to enter its ranks. Hwang Jung is a butcher's son who becomes a physician, while Seok Ran enters Jejoongwon as an interpreter but takes on medical training to become a doctor.
Premise
Jejoongwon is the first modern hospital in Korea established in the Joseon era in 1885. Baek Do Yang is a nobleman who gives up his status to enter its ranks. Hwang Jung is a butcher's son who becomes a physician, while Seok Ran enters Jejoongwon as an interpreter but takes on medical training to become a doctor.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Park Yong-woo as Hwang Jung
- Cha Woong-ki as Young Hwang Jung
- Han Hye-jin as Yoo Seok-ran
- Geum Bo-ra as Yoo Seok-ran's mother
- Choi Ja-hye as Naoko
- Ricky Kim as Dr. John W. Heron
- Kang Nam-gil as Watanabe
- Cha Hwa-yeon as Hwang Jung Mo
Supporting cast
- Kim Tae-hee as Mi Ryung doktor
- Seo Yi-sook as Empress Myeongseong
- Seo Hye-rin as Kim Mak Saeng
- Sean Dulake as Allen
- Lee Yoon-jeong as [Patient with open mouth]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 36 | January 4, 2010 | May 4, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 4, 2010 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 5, 2010 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 11, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 4, 2010 |
| Last aired | May 4, 2010 |
| Runtime | 65 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:55:00 |