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Dr. Romantic: Dr. Romantic

Poster for Dr. Romantic Season 1

20 episodes · premiered Nov 7, 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.

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  1. Episode 1: How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge? Nov 7, 2016 · 1h 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.
  2. Episode 2: The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline Nov 8, 2016 · 58m 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.
  3. Episode 3: Friday of 13 People Nov 14, 2016 · 59m Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.
  4. Episode 4: Necessary and Sufficient Condition Nov 15, 2016 · 59m 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.
  5. Episode 5: Principle of Relative Nov 21, 2016 · 58m 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.
  6. Episode 6: Motivation Nov 22, 2016 · 59m 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.
  7. Episode 7: Unstable Factor Nov 28, 2016 · 58m 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.
  8. Episode 8: The Manifestation of Humanism Nov 29, 2016 · 58m A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.
  9. Episode 9: The Boundary of Good Dec 5, 2016 · 59m 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.
  10. Episode 10: Crush Dec 6, 2016 · 1h 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.
  11. Episode 11: Psychological Entropy Dec 12, 2016 · 59m 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.
  12. Episode 12: The Boiling Point Dec 13, 2016 · 1h 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.
  13. Episode 13: The Art of Turmoil Dec 19, 2016 · 59m The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.
  14. Episode 14: Paragonimiasis Effect Dec 20, 2016 · 58m 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.
  15. Episode 15: The Cornered Stone Syndrome Dec 27, 2016 · 59m 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.
  16. Episode 16: Burden of Risk Jan 2, 2017 · 1h 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.
  17. Episode 17: Moment of Truth Jan 3, 2017 · 59m A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.
  18. Episode 18: Whether You Want It or Not Jan 9, 2017 · 58m 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.
  19. Episode 19: Doctors and Righteous People Jan 10, 2017 · 59m 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.
  20. Episode 20: The Law of Conservation of Romance Jan 16, 2017 · 59m 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.