'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim,' a new medical drama on SBS, pulled off a powerhouse week 1 performance, coming in at No. 1 in ratings among competitors in the same time slot.
A scene from 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim' episode 2 (copyright SBS)
The new series stars veteran actor Han Suk-kyu in the lead role of Boo Yong-joo, a famous but eccentric surgeon who one day moves to a small, rundown hospital in the countryside.
A scene from 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim' episode 2 (copyright SBS)
Together with two young and passionate doctors played by Seo Hyun-jin and Yoo Yeon-seok, Boo builds the remote hospital into a top institution with a reputation for its cutting-edge technology and integrity.
A scene from 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim' episode 1 (copyright SBS)
'TongTong Girls' is TongTongTV's English-language content that dissects and analyzes the latest and hottest Korean dramas for non-Korean viewers. Here's Jessica's take on the show's first two episodes. (Includes spoilers.)