Popular K-drama Doctor Slump aired its final episode 16 on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC. The episode is also available to stream on Netflix. The series follows the story of two former high school rivals, Yeo Jeong-Woo (Park Hyung-Sik) and Nam Ha-Neul (Park Shin-Hye). The two reunite 14 years later during the worst times of their lives, only to support each other through their struggles. Gradually, they become friends and fall in love.
Episode 16 of Doctor Slump documented the end of Yeo Jeong-Woo and Nam Ha-Neul’s love story. The drama ended on a happy note, not only for the lead couple but also for all of its characters. The series took viewers through the healing journey of the two lead characters. By the end of the episode, the two cemented their relationship with a wedding photoshoot. They also began their professional lives as doctors and were able to conquer their mental health struggles.
Doctor Slump Episode 16 ending explained: What happens at the end?
The latest Doctor Slump episode 16 began with a glimpse at Nam Ha-Neul’s family. Her brother, Nam Ba-Da, began to work earnestly towards making a living. While her mother, Gang Wol-Seon, proudly showed off Ha-Neul in front of the extended family. Meanwhile, Bin Dae-Young and Lee Hong-Ran began dating officially.
Ba-Da received his first paycheck from his uncle, Tae-Soon, and took Ha-Neul for dinner. She was extremely happy after witnessing her brother’s success. The following day, Jeong-Woo wondered if Ha-Neul had rejected his proposal, given that she hadn’t answered yet. Meanwhile, a nurse informed Dae-Young about a rather unusual patient.
Ha-Neul decided to answer to Jeong-Woo’s proposal and asked Jeong-Woo out on a date. While he waited for her answer during dinner, she informed him about her opportunity to go abroad for six months and work in another hospital. While Jeong-Woo advised her to pursue it, he still remained unsure of staying away from her for so long.
After Dae-Young talked about a nurse resigning to pursue her dream, Jeong-Woo realized he was being selfish. He advised Ha-Neul to take up the offer, and she agreed to the job abroad. However, the following day, she realized that a doctor who previously rejected the offer had taken it up again.
Before Ha-Neul could inform Jeong-Woo and her family, they’d already begun celebrating her next venture. Meanwhile, Jeong-Woo revealed that he knew about the issue after accidentally reading her message. Ha-Neul, however, said that, unlike before, she’d expressed her disappointment with the decision. She decided to be open and honest about her feelings.
Ha-Neul and Jeong-Woo spent quality time during their date. Ha-Neul also visited her psychiatrist, showing signs of improvement. She took the test again, after which the psychiatrist revealed that she didn’t have to come to the clinic anymore. Ha-Neul discovered that the concept of “getting better” is when we get the strength to overcome hurdles and misfortunes.
Other characters of the story also received their happy ending. Dae-Young and Hong-Ran began to spend time with each other and their respective children. Meanwhile, Ba-Da and his mother, Wol-Seon, bonded over his recent professionalism. Although he thought that his mother preferred Ha-Neul over him, Wol-Seon expressed that both her kids were individually doing well in their lives.
Meanwhile, Dae-Young advised Jeong-Woo to start his own clinic. Jeong-Woo did begin anew but with a smaller clinic. However, he was satisfied with this progress as he also had Ha-Neul’s support. Elsewhere, Tae-Soon also found his lost love. Jeong-Woo’s friends also continued to live a decent life. Jeong-Woo even asked Kang Jin-Suk to join his clinic, given the latter supported him by providing crucial evidence that helped his case.
By the end of the episode, Jeong-Woo and Ha-Neul finally visit the beach to see the sunrise. Ha-Neul agreed to the proposal even though they’d already started planning the wedding. The episode and the series ended with the couple’s wedding photoshoots, documenting a happy end to the beloved drama.
All episodes of Doctor Slump are available to stream on Netflix.
