The Story of Two Doctors Facing Their First Downward Slope in Life: The Korean Drama 'Doctor Slump'

"Doctor Slump"

Broadcast Information

• Starring Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik
• Premieres January 27th (Sat) at 10:30 AM, JTBC Saturday-Sunday Drama (Following ‘Welcome to Samdal-ri’)
• Available on TVING and Netflix after the broadcast
  
  

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There was a male student who never missed the top spot in a high school renowned for having the best students in Seoul, and a female student who was the top student in a high school known for having the best students in Busan. One day, the female student from Busan transfers to the male student's school, and the two meet.

14 years later, the male student, Yeo Jeong-woo, and the female student, Nam Ha-neul, are now doctors. However, they don't lead the kind of successful doctor lives we typically imagine. Yeo Jeong-woo enjoys a smooth life as a 'star doctor' who appears on television and in commercials, but he finds himself on the brink of losing everything after being embroiled in a medical malpractice incident. Meanwhile, Nam Ha-neul experiences various stressors in her work as a doctor, leading to a depression diagnosis and her eventual resignation from her medical career.

The two individuals, who seemed to be living enviable lives, hit rock bottom and experience a 'slump'. They coincidentally reunite, and seeing each other evokes memories of their beautiful youth. Facing similar circumstances, they find solace in each other's company and even experience an unexplainable flutter of excitement.

In Korea, excelling in academics often leads to pursuing medical school, as it's believed to be a path to financial success. In a society still grappling with academic elitism, many people mistakenly assume that becoming a doctor guarantees a successful life. While it's undeniably a challenging profession, it also offers significantly higher earning potential compared to other professions, fueling a materialistic mindset.

Both Yeo Jeong-woo and Nam Ha-neul, while seemingly enjoying successful lives as doctors, eventually fall into a slump. Despite dedicating their lives to saving others, they find themselves unable to save their own. It's intriguing to consider how these two individuals, upon their chance encounter, will support each other.

This romantic comedy drama, "Doctor Slump," is expected to resonate with modern individuals who live fast-paced lives and are grappling with life's setbacks, offering empathy and comfort. You can watch it on platforms like Netflix.