SBS hit drama "Dr.Romantic" is confirmed for another season!
On September 15th, SBS officially confirmed the production and casting of "Dr. Romantic 3." The second season's director, writer, and main leads will all return to the new season.
According to SBS, Han Seok Kyu, Ahn Hyo Seop, and Lee Sung Kyung who starred in "Dr. Romantic 2" will work once again for the third season of the medical drama. Director Yoo In Shik and Kang Eun Kyung will also reunite to produce another "Dr. Romantic" season.
"Dr. Romantic 3" will continue the story of genius doctor Kim Sa Bu and the people he encounters at the Doldam Hospital.
Aside from the great Kim Sa Bu, the solid teamwork between the whole staff of Doldam Hospital was loved. Many are anticipating that the supporting characters that were there since the beginning will also join Han Seok Kyu, Ahn Hyo Seop, and Lee Sung Kyung.
The first season of the series aired in 2016 and achieved a high rating of 27.6%. It was led by Han Seok Kyu, Yoo Yeon Seok, Seo Hyun Jin, and Yang Se Jong. The second season on the other hand premiered in 2020 and also got a high rating of 27.1%.
The production team of "Dr. Romantic 3" shared, "Every season of 'Dr. Romantic' was loved by the viewers. After two years, both the production team and main leads will do their best to prepare and repay the viewers who are still there and waited for the series."
"Dr. Romantic 3" will reportedly premiere in the first half of 2023.
Before Han Seok Kyu returns as Kim Sa Bu, the top actor will first appear in the upcoming 2022 dramas "It May Be a Little Spicy Today" and "When the Day Breaks." The actor is also set to star in another new seasonal drama titled "Whirlwind" with Kim Hee Ae.
Meanwhile, this will be the second upcoming drama of Ahn Hyo Seop for 2023. The actor will also lead the "Someday or One Day" Korean remake "A Time Called You" with Jeon Yeo Been. This year, Ahn Hyo Seop starred in the hit SBS series "A Business Proposal."
The same thing with Lee Sung Kyung, this drama will also be her second upcoming series for 2023. Aside from "Dr. Romantic 3," she will also lead the upcoming drama "Tell Me It's Love" with Kim Young Kwang.