Dr. Romantic (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: 20
Star Cast: Han Suk-kyu , Kim Min-jae , Yoo Yeon-seok , Seo Hyun-jin ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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
Air Date: 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.
