A binge worthy drama with suspense and drama
This is one of the dramas that had a well-thought-out storyline. There were many twists in the story and interesting character developments which was holding you in suspense. Most questions were answered at the end, which made it all an entertaining and satisfying drama to watch. I also did not expect me to enjoy watching the surgical scenes, but this drama made them interesting to watch.Regarding the characters, I liked that every character had their own storyline, with each character adding something to the story. I was hoping at times for a bit more for the love story, since the first episode made me really want to see how their relationship would grow, but unfortunately, their relationship was not that satisfying to watch, even though the actors did have chemistry. But the hospital team grew on me and I really wanted to get to know them more.
I liked that there were enough light-hearted scenes in between all the suspenseful scenes and I found many scenes very funny and entertaining.
Therefore, I would recommend people to watch the drama.
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Life changing
Soooo.... I never leave any reviews as most shows have enough of them already. But... I can honestly say that Dr Romantic has left me with feelings I need to share. The storyline is really one of the best I have ever seen. The lessons that can be taken from each episode, the emotions that you experience with the characters and the moments where you go "no way!" or the "aha" moments makes this drama an absolute must watch. I could not fault one person's acting and the chemistry, oh the chemistry, from the first episode to the last. Makes me wonder how amazing it must not have been to be on set while shooting this series. I have been in the medical field for years, and there are times when you question why we do what we do. Dr Romantic has awoken my passion again, and reminded me why I chose this field in the first place. Isn't that what a story should do? Make you reflect upon life, question things that you have just accepted and when those last credits play, makes you want to go out and change the world. It might sound cheesy to most of you, but to me, Dr Romantic is truly an exceptional drama, as every single person on that set , did their job with passion as it is so clearly displayed by the quality of this story. I am eager to go to work tomorrow with this renewed passion, and my hope is that everyone that watches this drama takes something away that will improve how you see and act in this world. Thank you Dr Romantic!Was this review helpful to you?
I see a lot of people saying Hospital Playlist is better but I've never watched that so with nothing to compare with I thought the story was pretty good. The main villain was so annoying and petty and it felt like these people could just not listen to reason or let things go. Literally the he had no reason to be hating so much on Master Kim when he got more money and more shit going for himself but whatever. Character wise I loved Master Kim the most but didn't really like the two other doctors they were kinda annoying to me. The romance also didn't ship it and didn't make sense to me the first episode was definitely crazy af like a bomb exploded first episode then after that it was ignored lol. But yea I loved how every patient had a story or a lesson to tie in with I found that interesting.
Cast
Felt like the two doctors Master Kim was teaching were not really good actors lol and looked older than the role
Music
Not memorable and some ballads sounded like ass
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best medical drama ever
honestly im a little sqeamish and always avoided medical dramas but my friend reccomended it to me and it was the best thing they have ever done.after watching this drama my fear of blood was gone and i honestly became more intrigued with anatomy.
the casting is GREAT and the acting is so good i honestly was in shock every episode.
my ONLY problem with this drama is the title. when i first started watching it i thought it was a romance/medical drama but for the first 10 episodes there was very little romance, only in the first 2 episodes.
but nevertheless i really enjoyed this and i reccomend watching season 2 (2020) and season 3 (2023) as its just as good as season 1!!!
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annoying characters
From all the series about medicine this drama is definitely the worst one. All 3 lead characters are completely annoying.Kang dong-ju is a hypocrite. Also he is angry and arrogant just because someone is a better specialist. So instead of admitting that he made a mistake he is complaining about a Teacher Kim.
Female lead keeps blaming others about her situation from the past.
Teacher Kim - no comment... (in a negative way)
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Scalpels , sutures , ROSC and Romance
"Dr. Romantic" is hands down one of the best medical dramas out there, and after watching it for the second time, I’m sure I’ll be revisiting it again in the future. The talented cast, including the brilliant Han Seok Kyu, Yoo Yeon Seok, and Seo Hyun Jin, delivers standout performances. Even the supporting actors were incredible, giving the show a real family-like atmosphere in the hospital setting. It’s heartwarming to see such a close-knit group working together, making the hospital feel more than just a place of work.What sets it apart is the accuracy and care in portraying medical cases. I mean unlike many other medical dramas that lean on fictionalized or sensationalized content, the writers here did an amazing research. The procedures and medication names are realistic, adding an informative touch that doesn’t feel forced at all . Right ??
The chemistry between the lead characters ??? Oh my god !!! it literally goes beyond just the romance. Their dynamic as colleagues, friends, and mentor-mentee is so good plus the mutual understanding and unwavering support they show each other, both professionally and personally, felt so damn genuine.
the portrayal of the teacher-student relationship with teacher kom and pupils is spot on. Rather than taking a traditional approach, the drama shows a mentor who truly understands and nurtures his students, even the more rebellious ones., a completely unique take on mentorship.
I know a lot of people don't even pay attention to this details but this show has an exceptional cinematography. With a large cast and numerous chaotic hospital scenes, it would be easy for the camera work to slip up, but it’s flawless. It immerses you in the action, making you feel like you're right there in the ER, witnessing it all firsthand. My god I don't know if I was the only one to feel this.
So, you can say this drama was emotionally gripping, and realistic drama that leaves a lasting impression. So what else can you ask for ...really ???
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I expected too much for this show..
Dropped this show a long time ago. Then, I saw some clips on YouTube and decided to give it another go.In my honest opinion, I think the West/U.S TV drama produced better medical shows. Anyway with Asian drama, I think I like Doctor John better.
Skipped a lot specially at the first few episodes. Then it was like, one step at a time or in this case, one episode at a time. I got interested with the controversial ML doctor. The youngsters of the team just annoys me.
Would I rewatch this one? Maybe not..
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I enjoyed the small side stories more, and I wish the "extra" ep actually happened in the middle so they could've used that to shake things up instead of the ceo's story.
I really hated the back story for Yoon Seo Jung. the drama started off with her as a confident strong sunbae, but they just had to add a trauma to make her weak and "interesting/open to development".. I also loved Yoon Seo Jung and Kang Dong Joo as a couple I think they were closest to a "mature" couple as dramas could get, but again that 1 random traumatic event kept them away for so long ;/
I also think their overall "big plots" were really weak. like the heart ceo's story and big fight around him was boring, and Do Yoon Wan's character existed just so they had "conflict".
my rewatch values are a 1 or 10 so ;)
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Hands down one of the best medical dramas out there! I was completely captivated with with what seems a quite regular storyline about everyday life of doctors. Just like many stories, this one left us hanging as it presented dilemmas of life and death, rich and poor etc. The richness of the story was built up slowly, as every character in the hospital got their own screen time and a way to showcase it. I loved the main couple in the drama as well, not to mention that they had their steamy first kiss right at episode 1! I just wish there was more of them, but I guess it is not completely a romance show after all. Master Kim's character was out of this world: badass with style, kindhearted and mean at the same time, which I loved. Loved that the 20 episodes presented various sicknesses of all levels, teaching the viewers about health as well. The soundtrack seemed very fitting as well, and blended into the whole vibe of the drama really well. Overall, this is a masterpiece of a medical Kdrama, so if you are into these type of shows, please give this a go. Now, it is time to watch the continuation story of this drama, hopefully it is just as good as this! Was this review helpful to you?
Even though it was twenty episodes long, the pace was great adn it didn't get boring or tiring to watch. They handled the main story nicely and the small cases in every episode were interesting.
The romance, moreover, was subtle and sweet, progressing on a nice pace. However, they never dealed with the leading lady's mental problems. They only talked about it in the first episodes and then they just "cured" her? So, that was not well handled. On the other hand, the performances were pretty great.
So, overall, eight out of ten.
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This was a painful watch for me
I'll be honest, this was on my To Watch list for the longest time. I started the first episode multiple times, didn't like it, and gave up. I picked it up again because I'm hoping for better from seasons 2 & 3.SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!
My issues with this drama were many:
1) A lot of overacting for the sake of "drama". I like Han Seok Kyu (though he tends to play this type of character a lot) and Yoo Yeon Seok was fabulous in the Hospital Playlist dramas, but even they over-acted at times. Tons of yelling by everyone.
2) For the most part, pretty unlikeable characters. It starts in episode 1 when Dong Joo says he wants to sleep with Seo Jung and that he likes her. Why? Dr. Kim is pretty insufferable throughout the whole show, constantly yelling and demeaning the staff. Dong Joo - self-serving person with a chip on his shoulder the size of the Grand Canyon.
3) Romance was half-baked and unnecessary. I'm usually into shows for the romance, but I didn't buy the leads as a couple from the very beginning, and I never had any reason to change my opinion. I had no idea why they liked each other, I felt that she was playing him a lot of the times, and I actually got mad during the bonus episode when she was saying that she was "letting him go", thinking that he was going to the US. She was very immature.
4)The storyline was fragmented. Seo Jung has hallucinations and tries to kill herself. She had no business being in the hospital environment until she had gone through extensive therapy. Master Kim demotes her to intern, but she's allowed into surgery. The small hospital was associated with the big main hospital (the staff came from the main hospital to the small hospital) yet no one knew Dr. Kim was there? I mean, you can change your name, but background checks still need to be done.
5) I felt that the medical aspect of the drama fell very short of the mark. There was no getting to know the patients (I refer to Hospital Playlist that shows how to do it right). The patients were just moved through to show the medical team in one crisis after another. Almost EVERY patient needed CPR. I was tempted to make a drinking game of it (and I don't even drink!) - every time someone does chest compressions on someone, take a drink! This show was from 2016 - was the timeline in the show supposed to be different? Because the AIDS storyline was ridiculous for 2016. So much more had been discovered about AIDS and caring for patients. This might be different in Korea, but in the US public hospitals can't refuse to treat people. Then there's the fact that Dr. Kim had a pretty severe wrist injury (which there was no scar from), he could hardly move his hand, but he was insisting on doing surgery. Granted he backed down, but it never would have even come to that. There is a case in an early episode about not treating patients if you don't have privileges there, but this rule is thrown out the window in the last couple of episodes. Then, there was cross-contamination going on in the operating room by handing instruments over open wounds, crossing arms in front of themselves to get instruments, etc. Granted, maybe it only bothered me because I'm in the medical field and it wouldn't have bothered others.
6) The bad guy. and his henchmen. I felt like he was evil for the sake of being evil, I didn't get the motivation. I was also bothered by the fact that he had people in the small hospital as spies for him, and no one seemed to notice.
7) Kim Min Jae as Park Eun Tak was criminally underused. Hopefully that will be rectified in Season 2, if I can manage to get through it.
I realize that I am a minority of one with my feelings on this show, but it's been quite a while since I've watched something that has made me say "that's time I'm never getting back".
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