Dr. Romantic 2016
“May values not die and beauty not be shallow...”
What is Dr. Romantic?
Dr. Romantic is a South Korean television series that first aired on SBS TV in 2016.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 7, 2016
- Last aired
- Jun 17, 2023
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- SBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Dr. Romantic is a South Korean television series that first aired on SBS TV in 2016. The program follows an eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon who was once a famous doctor at the peak of his career at a major hospital. After leaving his top position in Seoul, he relocates to a provincial hospital. Once there, he focuses on mentoring young doctors. The title role of Kim Sa Bu is portrayed by actor Han Suk-kyu. The first season of the series features Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin alongside the lead. Subsequent seasons, specifically the second and third, include performances by Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Sung-kyung, and Kim Joo-hun. The show, known natively as Nangman Dakteo Kimsabu, explores the professional and personal development of the medical staff working under the guidance of the experienced surgeon. The first season of the drama concluded its broadcast run in January 2017. The narrative centers on the intersection of medical practice and the personal growth of the characters within the hospital setting.
Should you watch it?
“A brilliant surgeon leaves his prestigious career to mentor young doctors at a humble provincial hospital.”
- compelling mentor-mentee dynamics
- focus on professional growth
- intense medical drama settings
Watch it if you enjoy character-focused medical dramas about mentorship and personal discovery.
The series features realistic medical procedures and high-stakes hospital environments.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge? Mytharc Nov 7, 2016
- E2 The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline Core Nov 8, 2016
- E3 Friday of 13 People Core Nov 14, 2016
- E4 Necessary and Sufficient Condition Core Nov 15, 2016
- E5 Principle of Relative Core Nov 21, 2016
- E6 Motivation Core Nov 22, 2016
- E7 Unstable Factor Core Nov 28, 2016
- E8 The Manifestation of Humanism Core Nov 29, 2016
- E9 The Boundary of Good Core Dec 5, 2016
- E10 Crush Core Dec 6, 2016
- E11 Psychological Entropy Core Dec 12, 2016
- E12 The Boiling Point Core Dec 13, 2016
- E13 The Art of Turmoil Core Dec 19, 2016
- E14 Paragonimiasis Effect Core Dec 20, 2016
- E15 The Cornered Stone Syndrome Core Dec 27, 2016
- E16 Burden of Risk Core Jan 2, 2017
- E17 Moment of Truth Core Jan 3, 2017
- E18 Whether You Want It or Not Core Jan 9, 2017
- E19 Doctors and Righteous People Mytharc Jan 10, 2017
- E20 The Law of Conservation of Romance Mytharc Jan 16, 2017
Season 2 · 16 episodes
- E1 Rainmaker Mytharc Jan 6, 2020
- E2 Mechanism of Accidents Core Jan 7, 2020
- E3 Undefined Setting Value Core Jan 13, 2020
- E4 Utilizing Conflict Core Jan 14, 2020
- E5 A Living Friday Night Core Jan 20, 2020
- E6 Placebo Core Jan 21, 2020
- E7 The Line that Should be Protected Core Jan 27, 2020
- E8 Walk of Respect Core Jan 28, 2020
- E9 Trauma Core Feb 3, 2020
- E10 The Effects of an Adequate Amount of Anxiety Core Feb 4, 2020
- E11 Minimum Boundaries Core Feb 10, 2020
- E12 An Error of Exchange of Equivalents Core Feb 11, 2020
- E13 Defense Mechanism Core Feb 17, 2020
- E14 Selective Dyslexia Core Feb 18, 2020
- E15 Rapport; Trust Relationship Mytharc Feb 24, 2020
- E16 Koi's Law Mytharc Feb 25, 2020
Season 3 · 16 episodes
- E1 Break Line Mytharc Apr 28, 2023
- E2 Between Ethics and Reality Core Apr 29, 2023
- E3 How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge? Part 2 Mytharc May 5, 2023
- E4 Abracadabra Core May 6, 2023
- E5 Code Clear Core May 12, 2023
- E6 Empathy & Sympathy Core May 13, 2023
- E7 Inciting Hope Core May 19, 2023
- E8 Underdog Effect Core May 20, 2023
- E9 The Righteous Doctor Complex Core May 26, 2023
- E10 The Abuse of Justice Core May 27, 2023
- E11 The Certainty of Uncertainty Core Jun 2, 2023
- E12 The Courage to be Ordinary Core Jun 3, 2023
- E13 The Parrotbill Paradox Core Jun 9, 2023
- E14 The Addiction to Success Core Jun 10, 2023
- E15 The Game Changer Mytharc Jun 16, 2023
- E16 Dreamers Mytharc Jun 17, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead role?
Han Suk-kyu stars as the title character, Kim Sa Bu.
What is the setting of the show?
The story takes place at a small, humble hospital called Dol Dam Hospital.
When did the first season air?
The first season aired on SBS TV from November 7, 2016, to January 16, 2017.
Who are some of the other cast members?
The series features actors including Yoo Yeon-seok, Seo Hyun-jin, Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Sung-kyung, and Kim Joo-hun.
What is the premise of the show?
A triple board-certified surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul to mentor young doctors in a provincial setting.