Dr. Romantic

Bu Yong-ju was once a famous surgeon at the peak of his career at a major hospital. But he suddenly gives it all up one day to live in seclusion and work as a neighborhood doctor in a small town. He now goes by Teacher Kim and refers to himself as the “Romantic Doctor”. Meanwhile, Gang Dong-ju became a doctor to make something of himself after growing up poor, and he seeks out VIP patients to achieve the success that he desperately wants. Yun Seo-jeong is a passionate young surgeon who is haunted by a mistake from her past and tries to get over it. When Dong-ju and Seo-jeong meet the quirky Teacher Kim, their lives and careers will never be the same again.

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Episodes (20)

1Mon, Nov 07, 2016

How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?

A heroic doctor steps in to help a distraught boy. Intern Gang Dong-ju helps Dr. Yun Seo-jeong with emergencies at Geosan University Medical Center.

2Tue, Nov 08, 2016

The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline

Dong-ju wonders whether hard work is enough to get ahead. Doldam Hospital gets a new doctor in general surgery. Seo-jeong sees a face from the past.

3Mon, Nov 14, 2016

Friday of 13 People

Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.

4Tue, Nov 15, 2016

Necessary and Sufficient Condition

Dong-ju finds that he's no match for Teacher Kim and becomes desperate to leave. Doldam receives a VIP visitor. Seo-jeong gets a new role.

5Mon, Nov 21, 2016

Principle of Relative

Being principled may be relative. It's all hands on deck after a major highway accident. Dong-ju tries to find out more about Teacher Kim's identity.

6Tue, Nov 22, 2016

Motivation

Teacher Kim makes demands of his own. Myeong-sim shows the staff how it's done. Associates from Seoul stop by Doldam. In-beom makes a gut call.

7Mon, Nov 28, 2016

Unstable Factor

When Doldam gets a surprise, everyone tries to cope. Dong-ju wants to know where he stands. Teacher Kim gets what he wants -- for now.

8Tue, Nov 29, 2016

The Manifestation of Humanism

A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.

9Mon, Dec 05, 2016

The Boundary of Good

Dong-ju makes a call -- to Chairman Shin. Teacher Kim reminds Yun-wan of the importance of basics. Seo-jeong vexes an old mentor. It's Friday at Doldam.

10Tue, Dec 06, 2016

Crush

The inspector from Geosan tries to stop the Doldam staff from treating patients. But there's a multicar accident -- and a drunk driver at the scene.

11Mon, Dec 12, 2016

Psychological Entropy

Yun-wan wants to know if Dong-ju is on his side. A soldier goes missing. Seo-jeong doesn't back down, but Teacher Kim shows her how it's truly done.

12Tue, Dec 13, 2016

The Boiling Point

Dong-ju gets bad advice and faces the consequences. Seo-jeong gets put on the spot. Yun-wan dials up the pressure but Teacher Kim pushes back.

13Mon, Dec 19, 2016

The Art of Turmoil

The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.

14Tue, Dec 20, 2016

Paragonimiasis Effect

Seo-jeong volunteers to deal with a critical patient. Doldam averts a crisis. Dong-ju shows his appreciation. Teacher Kim catches In-beom's mistake.

15Tue, Dec 27, 2016

The Cornered Stone Syndrome

In a twisted world that demands blind obedience to its rules, there's no room for those with integrity and ability. Shin's surgery gets complicated.

16Mon, Jan 02, 2017

Burden of Risk

Teacher Kim plans to do the impossible, and Yun-wan will do anything to stop him. In-beom wants to do the surgery -- for the team, not his father.

17Tue, Jan 03, 2017

Moment of Truth

A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.

18Mon, Jan 09, 2017

Whether You Want It or Not

It's only after time passes that seemingly minor moments in life start taking on greater meaning. Yun-wan gets his way -- and orders Doldam's closure.

19Tue, Jan 10, 2017

Doctors and Righteous People

Yun-wan makes sure that old wounds don't lie dormant. The furtive reporter keeps snooping around. Dong-ju confronts Teacher Kim about the past.

20Mon, Jan 16, 2017

The Law of Conservation of Romance

Teacher Kim takes the staff to Seoul. Yun-wan won't let his old rival have the spotlight. Bu Yong-ju is hurt but stands by romance and his principles.