Overview: “Doctor Slump” Kdrama (also known as “Dr. Slump”) is a jTBC original drama series that released on January 27, 2024. It will tell the story of two high-school rivals who meet again each other during their career slump. “Doctor Slump” stars starring Park Shin Hye, Park Hyung Sik, Yoon Park, and Kong Seong Ha in the main cast. It is available to watch online on streaming platform Netflix*.
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Synopsis
“Doctor Slump” Korean drama tells the story of romance and personal growth centered around two accomplished doctors who, despite their excellence in their field, find themselves in a slump leading to them quitting their jobs. Nam Ha Neul (Park Shin Hye) and Yeo Jung Woo (Park Hyung Sik), former high-school top students and once sworn enemies, now face challenges in their professional lives.
Nam Ha Neul, now an anesthesiologist, experiences burnout caused by mistreatment from a medical professor, compelling her to resign. On the other hand, Yeo Jung Woo, a skilled plastic surgeon, faces legal repercussions and leaves his job after a medical incident. Fate brings them together as neighbors in a rooftop house, where they discover solace and support in each other. As they navigate their respective slumps, a budding romance unfolds, and they find healing in one another’s company.
Genre
Rom-com, Medical
Main Cast & Characters
- Park Hyung Sik as Yeo Jeong Woo
- Park Shin Hye as Nam Ha Neul
- Yoon Park as Bin Dae Young
- Kong Seong Ha as Lee Hong Ran
Supporting Cast
- Oh Dong Min as Min Kyung Min (Ha Neul’s senior)
- Jang Hye Jin as Gong Wol Seon (Nam Ha Neul’s mother)
- Hyun Bong Sik as Gong Tae Seon (Ha Neul’s uncle)
- Yoon Sang Hyeon as Nam Ba Da (Ha Neul’s brother)
- Park Won Ho as Kim Moo Geun (Jeong Woo’s friend)
- Kang Sang Jun as Son Chan Young (Jeong Woo’s friend)
- Jung Ji Soon as Han Sang Chul (Homeroom teacher)
- Kim Jung Hwan as Woo Seon Saeng (Ha Neul’s fellow classmate)
- Kim Jae Bum as Kang Jin Seok (Anesthesiologist)
- Song Ji Woo as Do Hye Ji (Nurse at ‘Bin Dae-young Plastic Surgery’)
Air Time & Schedule
New Episodes every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 p.m. KST.
Episodes & Ratings
Korean drama “Doctor Slump” will have a total of 16 episodes.
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Notes & Facts
- Park Shin Hye earlier starred in Korean drama “Sisyphus: The Myth” (2021).
- Park Hyung Sik earlier starred in Korean drama “Our Blooming Youth” (2023).
- Yoon Park earlier starred in Korean drama “Delightfully Deceitful” (2023).
- Kong Seong Ha earlier appeared in Korean drama “Daily Dose of Sunshine” (2023).
- Park Hyung Sik & Park Shin Hye previously worked together in 2013 SBS drama series “The Heirs.”
- Previous drama on this time slot of jTBC: Welcome to Samdalri
- Director: Oh Hyun Jong
- Scriptwriter: Baek Sun Woo
Where To Watch Online?
You can watch “Doctor Slump” online on Netflix here.
Trailers & Clips
Episodes 1, 2, 3,….., Highlights
*Drama is subject to regional availability.