Underplayed Gems

Doctor Slump (2024)

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Original title
닥터 슬럼프
Directed by
Oh Hyun Jong
Cast
Park Hyung Sik, Park Shin Hye, Yoon Park, Gong Sung Ha, Oh Dong Min, Jang Hye Jin, Yoon Sang Hyun, Hyun Bong Shik
Genre
medical drama, romantic comedy television series
Country
South Korea
Length
1 season, 16 episodes
Rated
TV-14
Rating
8.1 of 10 from 145 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Two former high school rivals become doctors and face burnout in their careers. They reunite during the lowest points of their lives and help each other heal.

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What happens

Doctor Slump (Korean: 닥터슬럼프) is a 2024 South Korean medical romantic comedy television series written by Baek Seon-woo, directed by Oh Hyun-jong, and starring Park Hyung-sik, Park Shin-hye, Yoon Park, and Kong Seong-ha. The series depicts the lives of two former high school rivals who reunite during the lowest points of their respective careers. Produced under SLL and HighZium Studio, principal photography took place in Seoul, Busan, and Pyeongchang between March and October 2023. The series aired on JTBC from January 27, to March 17, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST). It is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, and on Netflix in selected regions. Doctor Slump received positive reviews for its sensitive portrayal of mental health, burnout, and the chemistry between the lead actors, Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye, marking their first collaboration since the 2013 SBS TV series The Heirs. The series was also a commercial success, reaching a peak nationwide viewership of 8.2% on Nielsen Korea. It also gained significant international popularity, ranking first on the Netflix Global Top 10 list for non-English television series and remained on the charts for nine consecutive weeks. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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