Korean medical dramas have a unique way of blending intense hospital scenes with heartfelt human stories. If you loved The Good Doctor, you’ll definitely want to check out these 14 other Korean TV shows that capture similar themes of medical challenges, personal growth, and emotional depth. Doctor(SouthKoreanTVseries’>Click here to learn more about The Good Doctor).
1. Doctor Stranger
Doctor Stranger follows a genius doctor who flees North Korea and starts anew in South Korea. Starring Lee Jong-suk and Jin Se-yeon, this series combines thrilling medical cases with a gripping tale of love and survival.
2. Hospital Playlist
Hospital Playlist is a heartwarming drama that centers around five doctors who have been friends since medical school. Featuring Jo Jung-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, this show beautifully portrays their professional and personal lives.
3. Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim
In Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim, a brilliant but eccentric doctor mentors young physicians in a small hospital. Han Suk-kyu, Yoo Yeon-seok, and Seo Hyun-jin star in this inspiring series about medical ethics and personal redemption.
4. Life
Life delves into the power struggles within a major hospital, highlighting the clash between business interests and patient care. Lee Dong-wook and Cho Seung-woo lead a stellar cast in this intense medical drama.
5. Doctor John
Doctor John explores the world of pain management and the ethical dilemmas faced by doctors. Ji Sung and Lee Se-young deliver compelling performances as they navigate complex medical and moral issues.
6. Live Up to Your Name
Live Up to Your Name is a unique blend of historical and medical drama, featuring a time-traveling acupuncturist from the Joseon era. Kim Nam-gil and Kim Ah-joong star in this entertaining and thought-provoking series.
7. Descendants of the Sun
Descendants of the Sun combines military action with medical drama, following the love story between a soldier and a doctor. Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo’s chemistry brings this epic tale to life.
8. Doctors
Doctors tells the story of a rebellious high school student who turns her life around to become a successful neurosurgeon. Park Shin-hye and Kim Rae-won star in this inspiring and romantic drama.
9. Sign
Sign is a forensic medical drama that delves into the mysteries behind unexplained deaths. Park Shin-yang and Kim Ah-joong lead the cast in this gripping series filled with twists and turns.
10. Heart Surgeons
Heart Surgeons focuses on the high-stakes world of cardiothoracic surgery, where every decision can mean life or death. Go Soo and Uhm Ki-joon deliver powerful performances in this intense medical drama.
11. Medical Top Team
Medical Top Team follows an elite group of doctors who come together to form a top-tier medical team. Starring Kwon Sang-woo, Jung Ryeo-won, and Joo Ji-hoon, this series showcases their struggles and triumphs.
12. D-Day
D-Day is a disaster medical drama that portrays the efforts of doctors and emergency responders in the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake. Kim Young-kwang and Jung So-min star in this thrilling and emotional series.
13. Blood
Blood combines medical drama with supernatural elements, following a vampire doctor who struggles to maintain his humanity. Ahn Jae-hyun and Ku Hye-sun star in this unique and captivating series.
14. Good Manager
While not strictly a medical drama, Good Manager features a former accountant who becomes a hospital administrator to fight corruption. Namkoong Min and Nam Sang-mi star in this comedic and inspiring series.