Medical K-dramas have always been a fan favorite to binge. In the last few years, the Korean television industry has produced some of the most intriguing and binge-worthy medical dramas, such as Doctor Cha, Hospital Playlist, Daily Dose of Sunshine, Dr. Romantic, and several others.
These Korean medical drama series cover a vast range of genres including romance, comedy, family melodrama, slice-of-life, and more. So, without further ado, let’s dive right in and take a closer look at some of the best medical K-dramas to binge-watch right now.
Doctor Cha
Doctor Cha is a JTBC original comedy medical K-drama that debuted on April 15, 2023. Jung Yeo-Rang served as the writer of the series, while highly acclaimed directors Kim Jung-Wook and Kim Dae-Jin directed it. This popular series revolves around the story of a housewife of 20 years named Cha Jeong-suk who goes on to become a first-year medical resident.
Doctor Cha stars Uhm Jung-Hwa as the lead Cha Jeong-Suk, Kim Byung-Chul as Seo In-Ho, Myung Se-Bin as Choi Seung-Hee, and Min Woo-Hyuk as Roy Kim, among others. The series is the perfect blend of family drama and comedy. It is currently available to stream on Netflix and on TVING in South Korea.
Hospital Playlist
Hospital Playlist is one of the most loved medical K-drama series of all time. It is a tvN original K-drama that premiered on March 12, 2020. It has a total of 2 seasons. Lee Woo-Jung wrote the series, while the renowned television director Shin Won-Ho directed it. The series centers around the lives of five middle-aged doctors. They are Lee Ik-Jun, Ahn Jeong-Won, Kim Jun-Wan, Yang Seok-Hyeong, and Chae Song-Hwa, who work at the Yulje Medical Centre.
The series gained immense popularity since its release due to its heart-warming slice-of-life theme. It features well-known actors like Jo Jung-Suk, Jung Kyung-Ho, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Jeon Mi-Do, and Kim Dae-Myung, among several others. The medical series is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Daily Dose of Sunshine
Daily Dose of Sunshine is a brand new South Korean medical drama series that made its arrival on November 3, 2023, exclusively on Netflix. The series is an adaptation of Lee Ra-Ha’s popular Kakao webtoon titled, Morning Comes to Psychiatric Wards. Kim Nam-Su and Lee Jae-Kyoo served as directors for the series.
Daily Dose of Sunshine tells the story of a skilled nurse named Jung Da-Eun, who works in the Department of Psychiatry at the Myungshin University Hospital. Ever since the K-drama’s release, it has been receiving a lot of positive responses from viewers for its comic and emotional elements. Viewers can stream it on Netflix.
Dr. Romantic
Dr. Romantic is undoubtedly one of the finest K-dramas produced in the medial drama genre. It has a total of three seasons. It is a romantic drama series that has been directed by renowned directors Park Soo-Jin (season 1), Yoo In-Shik (seasons 1 and 3), Lee Gil-Bok (season 2), and Kang Bo-Seung (season 3). Revolving around a triple-board certified surgeon, named Boo Yong-Joo, the series takes viewers on a feel-good journey.
Dr. Romantic stars several popular South Korean actors, such as Han Suk-Hyu, Seo Hyun-Jin, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Lee Sung-Kyung, Ahn Hyo-Seop, and Kim Joo-Hun, among others. The first two seasons of the series are currently available to stream on Viu, while the third season is available on Disney Plus.
Some other popular medical K-dramas include Birthcare Center, A Poem a Day, D-Day, Ghost Doctor, Doctor Prisoner, Soul Mechanic, Blood, Life, Hospital Ship, Doctor John, Doctor Detective, Good Doctor, and more.
