9 Must-Watch Korean Medical Dramas If You Loved Resident Playbook Or Hospital Playlist

By Sushmita Dey

9 Must-Watch Korean Medical Dramas If You Loved Resident Playbook Or Hospital Playlist

Best Korean Medical Dramas Starter Pack!, If you couldn鈥檛 get enough of Hospital Playlist, you鈥檙e not alone. This heartwarming, character-driven Korean medical drama brilliantly brings friendships, hospital life, and emotional stories together. Luckily, K-dramaland offers more such gems, packed with life-saving moments, laughter, romance, and the everyday chaos of being a doctor. Here are 9 must-watch Korean medical dramas that will fill the void and might even become your next favourite binge. Resident Playbook, Currently streaming on Netflix, this K-drama, which was released recently, will remind you of our all-time favourite Hospital Playlist. Even all the characters from the latter Kdramas have cameos in the show. Once you start this, you will be hooked on it. Doctor Romantic (Season 1, 2 & 3), The classic Korean medical drama! Set in a small countryside hospital, a genius surgeon teaches young doctors to prioritise people over prestige. Emotional depth, inspiring mentorship, and gripping surgeries make it unforgettable. , Good Doctor, A medical resident with autism and savant syndrome struggles to earn respect and prove his skill. This heartfelt drama inspired multiple remakes, including the popular U.S. version. Doctor Stranger , It’s a high-stakes Korean medical drama starring Lee Jong-suk as Park Hoon, a genius doctor trained in North Korea. After escaping to South Korea, he joins a top hospital in Seoul, hoping to reunite with his lost love. But things get complicated. The Kdrama also features Jin Se-yeon and Park Hae-jin in key roles. Ghost Doctor, Starring Kim Bum and Rain, this Kdrama revolves around a top surgeon鈥檚 spirit enters the body of an inexperienced resident. Supernatural meets surgery in this quirky yet surprisingly touching tale about purpose, pride, and second chances. , Doctors, Doctors stars Kim Rae-won, Park Shin-hye, Yoon Kyun-sang, and Lee Sung-kyung. The story follows Yoo Hye-jung, a tough and talented neurosurgeon with a troubled past. As she grows in her career, she faces challenges in both her personal life and the medical world, standing up against unfair practices while healing others Doctor Slump, In Doctor Slump, Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye play Yeo Jeong-woo and Nam Ha-neul, once school rivals and now doctors going through tough times. As they deal with burnout, they find comfort鈥攁nd a surprising romance鈥攊n each other鈥檚 company. Doctor John, Exploring pain management and euthanasia, this drama follows a brilliant anesthesiologist with a mysterious past. Thought-provoking and emotional, it鈥檚 a slow burn with deep rewards. , Life, Starring Lee Dong-wook, politics and power clashes in a hospital take centre stage in this intense drama. Complex characters and moral dilemmas make this a darker, more realistic medical tale.

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