Doctor Slump is a romantic comedy that follows two individuals confronting life’s downturns. Nam Ha-neul (Park Shin-hye), a dedicated doctor, reexamines her monotonous existence after a life-altering event, while Yeo Jung-woo (Park Hyung-sik), a renowned surgeon, faces a sudden crisis. These two former rivals meet again, not to compete, but to laugh, cry, and learn to heal together. Expect hilarious mishaps, heartwarming support, and romance as they pick up the pieces and rediscover their zest for life.
The drama is penned by writer Baek Sun-woo of My Roommate is a Gumiho (2021) and A Poem A Day (2018). It is directed by PD Oh Hyun-jong of The One and Only (2021) and Find Me in Your Memory (2020).
Status: Completed
Main Cast:
Park Hyung-sik
Park Shin-hye
Yoon Park
Gong Sung-ha
Director: Oh Hyun-jong
Writer: Baek Sun-woo
Network: JTBC
Release Date: January 27, 2024
Release Date (Final Episode):
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays at 22:30 KST
No. of Episodes: 16
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Medical Drama
Korean Title: 닥터슬럼프
Also Known As: N/A
Source Material: Original
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TV Ratings
| Episode | Date Aired | Rating | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 27, 2024 | 4.060% | 938,000 |
| 2 | January 28, 2024 | 5.137% | 1,261,000 |
| Average | — | 4.599% | 1,099,000 |
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Characters
Park Shin-hye (Sisyphus: The Myth) as Nam Ha-neul, an anesthesiologist suffering from burnout syndrome. Having dedicated herself to studying with a brilliant mind and relentless effort, she became an adult who is obsessed with work even after becoming a doctor. One day, as her life falls apart, she reflects on her ruined life and resolves to make a change.
Park Hyung-sik (Our Blooming Youth) as Yeo Jung-woo, a star plastic surgeon who falls into the worst slump of his life. He’s lived a comfortable life, excelling in both skills and personality since his school days when he ranked first in class. However, due to a medical accident, he is pushed to the edge of a cliff in a moment.
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- 1 Star — Terrible. I deeply regret watching it.
- 2 Stars — Poor. What did I even just witness? Ugh.
- 3 Stars — Average. It’s alright; nothing special.
- 4 Stars — Very Good. Pretty darn satisfying, gotta admit.
- 5 Stars — Excellent. Deserves a standing ovation, seriously.
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