5 Recommendations for the Most Thrilling Medical Korean Dramas

Kapanlagi.com - The Korean drama industry continues to present intriguing stories, including in the medical genre. From tales of genius surgeons to criminal investigations involving the medical world, various Korean dramas offer a viewing experience that is both thrilling and emotional.

For fans of medical-themed dramas, there are many options to enjoy. Some of these highlight the stories of doctors fighting in the operating room, while others explore the dark side of the medical world with elements of thriller and mystery.

This list includes the latest must-watch medical-themed Korean dramas. Each drama has its own uniqueness, whether in terms of story, characters, or the conflicts presented. Check out the complete reviews below!

1. THE TRAUMA CODE: HEROES ON CALL

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This drama tells the story of Baek Kang Hyuk (Ju Ji Hoon), a trauma surgeon with experience in conflict zones. After years of treating patients on the battlefield, he returns to South Korea and leads an emergency trauma team at a university hospital.

Despite having extraordinary skills in saving lives, his team faces significant challenges in terms of funding. Financial pressure puts the hospital on the brink of crisis, while they still have to handle critical cases every day.

2. FACE ME

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FACE ME is a drama that combines the medical world with elements of criminal investigation. Cha Jeong U (Lee Jong Suk), an emergency doctor, loses his girlfriend in a mysterious incident and turns to become a plastic surgeon.

Successful as a surgeon, Jeong U remains haunted by his past. After refusing to operate on a patient who later commits suicide, his reputation collapses. To make amends, he runs a facial reconstruction program for crime victims, collaborating with Detective Lee Min Hyeong (Kim Tae Ri).

3. DR. PARK’S CLINIC

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Dr. Park Won Jang established his own clinic with hopes of achieving financial and professional success. However, reality did not meet expectations as his clinic is lacking patients, facing financial difficulties, and is at risk of bankruptcy.

In addition to work pressure, Dr. Park also faces personal issues, such as worsening baldness and a wife, Sa Mo Rim, who trusts medical advice from TV shows more than from him. This drama presents a fresh comedic element amidst the tensions of the medical world.

4. IF YOU WISH UPON ME

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Unlike other medical dramas, IF YOU WISH UPON ME tells the story of Yoon Kyeo Re, a man with a dark past who must perform community service at a hospice care facility.

There, he meets Kang Tae Shik, the leader of the volunteer team, and Seo Yeon Joo, a young nurse. Together with the Genie team, they help fulfill the last wishes of dying patients. Through this journey, Kyeo Re begins to find the true meaning of his life.

5. DR. BRAIN

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Dr. Brain tells the story of a genius scientist who develops technology to access a person's memories. When his family experiences a mysterious tragedy, he decides to use his expertise to investigate the truth behind the incident.

Through high-risk brain experiments, he attempts to uncover hidden secrets within his wife's memories. However, the deeper he digs, the more mysteries are revealed, leading him into unexpected danger.

That is the recommendation for a medical Korean drama. Are KLovers interested in watching this drama? If not now, When Again?

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