5 Best Medical Korean Dramas You Must Watch, Including Hospital Playlist!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Mutiara Riezky Maharani.

Medical Korean dramas always captivate viewers with their thrilling storylines, inspirational stories, and heart-wrenching romance. This genre offers a perfect blend of education about the medical world and the drama of the lives of doctors and hospital staff.

One popular example is "Hospital Playlist", which tells the story of the friendship among five doctors that has been formed since medical school. This drama not only showcases tense surgeries, but also touching moments of friendship and heartwarming patient stories.

Medical Korean dramas not only entertain, but also provide education about various diseases, medical procedures, and ethical dilemmas faced by doctors. This genre provides a realistic portrayal of the medical world and depicts the struggles of doctors in saving lives and helping others.

1. Ghost Doctor

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Ghost Doctor is a Korean drama that combines comedy, fantasy, and medical genres. An incident causes Young Min to fall into a coma, and his spirit possesses Seung Tak's body. As a result, they share one body. With contrasting personalities, they work together to treat patients. This drama is filled with funny moments as they adapt to this unique situation.

2. Doctor John

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Doctor John tells the story of a genius doctor named Cha Yo Han, the youngest expert in anesthesia and pain management at a prestigious hospital. However, his dark past includes being accused of killing a patient. On the other hand, there is Kang Shi Young, a kind-hearted and principled anesthesia resident. Despite their initial clashes due to their contrasting natures, they eventually work together.

3. Dr. Romantic

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Dr. Romantic tells the story of a genius surgeon named Boo Yong-joo, who was once a star at the best hospital in Seoul. However, after a traumatic incident, he disappears and changes his name to Kim Sa-bu. He now works at a small hospital called Doldam with limited facilities.

At Doldam, Kim Sa-bu meets Kang Dong Joo and Yoon Seo Jung, two young doctors with different characters and ambitions. He guides them not only in medical matters but also in the importance of being a good doctor. This drama presents an inspirational story about the struggles of doctors, the ups and downs of the medical world, and the friendships formed at Doldam Hospital.

4. Good Doctor

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Good Doctor tells the story of Park Shi-on, an extraordinary pediatric surgeon. Shi-on has autism syndrome but also possesses genius medical skills. He has dreamt of becoming a doctor since childhood and relentlessly pursues his dreams.

Although intelligent, Shi-on's autism condition makes it difficult for him to socialize and sometimes misunderstand situations. This drama follows Shi-on's struggle to prove his abilities as a pediatric doctor at a renowned hospital. He must face prejudice and doubt from his colleagues, but gradually earns recognition for his expertise in saving patients.

5. Hospital Playlist

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Hospital Playlist tells the story of the friendship of five doctors that has been formed since their medical school days. They are Lee Ik-jun, Ahn Jeong-won, Kim Jun-wan, Yang Seok-hyeong, and Chae Song-hwa.

These five friends work at Yulje Hospital and face various situations in the medical world. This drama is known for its heartwarming story, light-hearted humor, and beautiful soundtrack.

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