Korean Medical Drama On My Interest

My Top Five (5) Korean Medical Drama Series

Every one of us is watching a television. Am I Right? I know some of you watch Korean drama series before or until now either a romance or historical based drama like Jewel in the Palace, My Girlfriend is Gumiho, My Name is Sam Soon, Dae Mul (Big Thing) and many more.  

How about watching a Medical Drama? I guess some of you watched those English series like House MD, Nurse Jackie, Hawthorne, Greys Anatomy and the like, but how about K Medical Drama? If you liked those English series, you will also like these K series.

Korean Drama - KD's for short refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries or more often telenovela format, produced in South Korea. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia, with growing interest in other parts of the world. K-dramas have contributed to the general phenomenon of the Korean wave, known as Hallyu (Hangul), and also "DramaFever" in some countries. ~ Wikipedia.

I am a fan of Korean drama series, just before the pilot episode of K Drama to be play on television.  When I found it interesting, I make sure that I will watch it ahead of time from the local television networks that run a different Korean drama series translated to our language.  

Translated to our local language is cool but for me, it is best to watch it on their original language, of course with a sub title.  For you to understand the thought and the conversation of the characters. 

Why I love watching it to their original language? Simply because, the acting of the actors and actresses is natural plus the intonation is purely express unlike in translated one. The translation is not translated perfectly but you will understand it anyway.

I watched different kind of K drama series from historical to romance and now recently on medical drama. I found it more interesting because I can relate it to my profession as a nurse. I been updating my knowledge from it since the setting of the drama is in the hospital; catering different cases on Accident and Emergency Room, Operating Theater, ICUs and in the wards. Their hospital is also updated when it comes to different technologies regarding on treatment and management of their patients.

This is a good hobby; you will enjoy watching while acquiring new knowledge. I am sure you will try to Google the meaning of each unknown medical terminologies you've been encountering through watching K drama series.

Here are my Top Five Korean Medical Drama Series:

#1 Medical Top Team

This is an interdisciplinary medical team, known as the Dream Team, composed of top notched doctors trying to deliver top notch medical care to their patients.

Dr. Park tae Shin (Kwon Sang Woo) is a surgical genius who often offends people with his overly straightforward mannerisms. Dr. Seo Joo Young (Jung Ryu Won) is a charismatic and ambitious thoracic surgeon. Dr. Han Seung Jae (Joo Ji Hoon) is a renowned internist whose easy-going facades hide an iron cold resolve. Dr. Choi An Jin (Oh Yeon Seo) is a new thoracic surgeon with tremendous enthusiasm and energy. Dr. Kim Seong Woo (Choi Min Ho), an easy going thoracic surgeon, is the youngest member of the team.

They work alongside with Dr. Jang Yong Seop (Ahn Nae Sang), the chief of surgery, Dr. Bae Sang Kyu (Alex Chu), the medical imaging specialist and the surgical nurses Yoo Hye Kyu (Lee Hee) and Yeo Min Ji (Jo Woo Ri).

The Medical Top Team is a 2013 Korean Drama Series directed by Do Hoon with 20 Episodes. To watch this, follow the link. 

# 2 Good Doctor

This is another one of a kind medical drama series, a doctor who has autism who wishes to practice his profession despite of the unkind situations pulling him down.

The lives of pediatricians who battle daily to help children and their families’ happiness.

Few people are aware of the fact that the pediatric ward exists separately. Regardless, the hardworking individuals there steadfastly deliver on their promise to give their very best. They face arduous challenges daily ranging from surgery on tiny preterm infants as tiny as a pen and on fetuses. These doctors perform amazing feats day in and day out.

“Good Doctor” deals with the struggles and triumphs of pediatricians who are devoted to the cause of saving young lives. Also highlighted in the drama are social issues like medical insurance systems that are flawed and the hospital systems that are geared towards profiteering rather than saving lives, which ultimately affects the working environment of pediatricians.

The show will also throw some important questions along the way as the story unfolds such as “What should grownups do for the betterment of our children.” The children in the pediatric ward are our children, nephews and more. “Good Doctor” seeks to help make the world a brighter place for the children.

The main character of this drama is Dr. Park Shi-On (Joo Won) a miner's son who witnessed domestic violence from his father beginning at a very young age. Because of his developmental disorder that's a type of autism, he gets a specialized education at a care center, where they discover that he's a savant. 

Shi-On has genius tendencies, an exceptional memory, and has a keen perception of space within the human body. With the help of a guardian, he eventually becomes a pediatric surgery resident, but his personality remains that of a grade-schooler.

Good Doctor is composed of 20 Episodes released on 2013. To watch this, follow the link. 

# 3 Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors

The drama depicts the difficult decisions and moving human stories that take place daily in the OB-GYN department, focusing in particular on Seo Hye Young, a talented and determined obstetrician who has just transferred from the prestigious Seoul base to the branch hospital. 

Her straightforward manner of handling her professional life is in contrast with her love life, which is marred by her relationship with a married man. This becomes even more entangled when she meets Lee Sang Shik, the chief of NICU, and her long-time friend Wang Jae Suk also shows his interest.

Obstetric and Gynecology Doctors released in 2010 composed of 16 Episodes.
To watch this, follow the link. 

#4 Before and After: Plastic Surgery

Han Geon Soo is the young clinic owner who tries to protect his clinic from being taken over by loan sharks. He tries his best to save the clinic when uncollected loans are passed on to him after his father's sudden death. 

Choi Yong Woo is a talented doctor who joins the clinic to return his thanks to Geon Soo's father. Yong Woo is someone that often gets into arguments with patients who want to undergo unnecessary plastic surgery. Yoon Ki Nam is the nurse who forms a love triangle between the two men. Yoon Seo Jin is the manager who obtained her perfect beauty through plastic surgery.

The Before and After: Plastic Surgery is composed of 12 Episodes, released on 2008.  To watch this, click this link. 

 #5 General Hospital 2

A young woman passed the bar examination so that she could become a lawyer who helps patients in malpractice cases decides to join a residency after she completes her internship. Then there is the passionate man who is dedicated to saving lives even though he graduated at the bottom of his class in medical school. 

This drama revolves around the lives of these two people who are 3rd year interns at the same hospital as they mature in their careers. The drama will show the camaraderie among fellow doctors and the tensions and relationships that develop in their lives as they work hard to cure patients. Their personal challenges and down-to-earth qualities will warm the hearts of viewers.

General Hospital 2 is a 17 Episodes Medical Drama released on 2008. 
To watch this, follow this link. 

I have a friend who is watching those K Medical Drama now. He found it interesting and when we're together he definitely tell why he love watching those medical dramas. 

Yeah of course it takes time to finished it but I bet you, you will never gonna stop and missed any of the episodes. 

There are many medical drama you may choose to watch. 

You may visit Good  Drama for the list of different Korean Dramas.

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