Hur Jun 1999
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 22, 1999
- Format
- 1 season · 64 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~53.3 hours (50 min/ep)
- Network
- MBC
What is Hur Jun?
Hur Jun is a television series first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 64
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 22, 1999
- Networks
- MBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
- Format
- 1 season · 64 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- MBC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 64 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Overview
Hur Jun is a television series first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by MBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 64 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A biographical drama tracing the rise of Korea’s legendary physician Hur Jun.”
- Compelling portrayal of a famed doctor’s life
- Rich period setting in Joseon Korea
- Aired successfully in Taiwan and Hong Kong
- Shares thematic similarities with Dae Jang Geum, which may feel familiar
Watch it if you enjoy historical medical dramas and stories about pioneering physicians.
The series presents a serious yet uplifting tone suitable for general audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Hur Jun first air in South Korea?
It premiered in 1999 on MBC as a biographical drama.
Which regions broadcast the series after its Korean release?
Taiwan Television aired it in 2002 and Hong Kong’s TVB broadcast it in 2005.
What title was used for the series in Taiwan?
It was retitled "The Way of Medicine: The Epic Doctor Hur Jun".
How is Hur Jun compared to Dae Jang Geum?
It is often described as the male version of Dae Jang Geum because of similar main characters.
What genre does the series belong to?
Hur Jun is a historical biographical drama focusing on a medical figure.
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