''Good Doctor'' () is a 2013 South Korean

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television series starring

Joo Won Joo Won (; born Moon Jun-won on September 30, 1987) is a South Korean actor best known for his roles in '' King of Baking, Kim Takgu'' (2010), ''Ojakgyo Family'' (2011), ''Bridal Mask'' (2012), '' Good Doctor'' (2013), '' Fatal Intuition'' (2015 ...

Moon Chae-won Moon Chae-won (; born November 13, 1986) is a South Korean actress. Moon first attracted attention in 2008 in her supporting role as a gisaeng in '' Painter of the Wind''. She was next cast in ''Brilliant Legacy'', one of the top-rated Korean d ...

Joo Sang-wook Joo Sang-wook (; born July 18, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in generational saga ''Giant'', medical drama '' Good Doctor'', romantic comedy '' Cunning Single Lady'', '' Birth of a Beauty'', and crime procedural ' ...

Kim Min-seo Kim Min-seo ( ko, 김민서, ; born March 16, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She debuted as Kim Se-ha in the short-lived K-pop three-member girl group Mint, which was active from 1999–2000. When Mint disbanded, she turned to acting. Kim is ...

, Chun Ho-jin,

Kwak Do-won Kwak Do-won (born Kwak Byung-kyu on May 17, 1973) is a South Korean actor. Career Kwak is known for his roles in the films '' The Yellow Sea'' (2010), '' Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time'' (2012), ''The Attorney ''The Attorney'' () is a 20 ...

, and

Ko Chang-seok Ko Chang-seok (born October 13, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Ko began his career on stage, performing in plays and musicals for many years before moving on to bit parts in films. He once earned his living by working on farms and in iron foundri ...

. It aired on

KBS2 The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...

from August 5 to October 8, 2013, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. The early

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was ''Green Scalpel'' (; lit. "Green Mes").

Synopsis

Park Si-on (

) is a

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on the

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who was sent to a specialized care center as a child, where he was discovered to have a

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-level memory and keen spatial skills. He eventually enters the field of

pediatric surgery Pediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. History Pediatric surgery arose in the middle of the 1879 century as the surgical care of birth defects requ ...

as a

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, where he is given six months to prove himself capable. However, due to his atypical mental and emotional condition, Si-on faces conflict from his peers and patients, who view him as childlike and unreliable. Most critical is the hotheaded surgeon Kim Do-han (

). Do-han was requested by the young surgeon's mentor, Choi Woo-seok ( Chun Ho-jin), who is also a director of the hospital, to guide him but is unwilling to do so, as he labels him a soulless robot of a doctor who can only rely heavily on his photographic memory instead of feeling what the patient needs. Despite help from understanding and fair colleagues like Cha Yoon-seo (

) and Han Jin-wook ( Kim Young-kwang), the hospital is a fierce and competitive world, and the challenges Si-on faces become only greater when he falls in love with Yoon-seo, a fellow doctor at the hospital.

Cast

Main

as Park Si-on **

Choi Ro-woon Choi Ro-woon (born February 16, 2007) is a South Korean actor. He has appeared in television series such as '' Good Doctor'' (2013) and ''Plus Nine Boys ''Plus Nine Boys'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Kim Young-kwang, ...

as young Si-on *

as Cha Yoon-seo *

as Kim Do-han *

as Yoo Chae-kyung

Supporting

Sungwon University Hospital officials

* Chun Ho-jin as Choi Woo-seok, director *

as Kang Hyun-tae, deputy director *

Na Young-hee Na Young-hee (, born September 20, 1961), born Bang Suk-hui, is a South Korean actress. Na was born in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Filmography Film *Note: the whole list is referenced. Television series Awards * 2021 ...

as Lee Yeo-won *

Jo Hee-bong Jo Hee-bong (born August 23, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Hee-bong began his acting career in 1997 as part of the theatre troupe Bipa (비파). He later became known as a supporting actor onscreen, in films such as '' Blind'' (2011) and ''Inco ...

as Go Choong-man, head of the

Pediatric Surgery Pediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. History Pediatric surgery arose in the middle of the 1879 century as the surgical care of birth defects requ ...

department *Lee Ki-yeol as Lee Hyuk-pil, managing director of the foundation *

Jung Man-sik Jung Man-sik (; born December 11, 1974) is a South Korean actor. His name is also romanized as ''Jeong Man-sik'' or ''Joung Man-sik''. Filmography Film Television series * '' Jungle Fish 2'' (KBS2, 2010) * '' Athena: Goddess of War'' (SBS, ...

as Kim Jae-joon, head of the

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Surgery department

Department of Pediatric Surgery

* Kim Young-kwang as Han Jin-wook :A warm and friendly fourth-year

, who first approaches Park Shi-on when he is shunned by the others. *

Yoon Park Yoon Park (born November 18, 1987) is a South Korean actor. Career Yoon began his entertainment career as a drummer for the band Can't Play Well (), which won the Bronze Prize at the 34th MBC Campus Song Festival in 2010. When his contract with ...

as Woo Il-kyu, second-year resident *Yoon Bong-gil as Hong Gil-nam, second-year resident *

Wang Ji-won Wang Ji-won (born November 12, 1988) is a South Korean actress and ballet dancer. Career Wang trained with the Royal Ballet School in England and studied Dance at the Korea National University of Arts, she was a member of the Korea National Ba ...

as Kim Sun-joo,

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Nursing division

as Jo Jung-mi, senior nurse *

Jin Kyung Jin Kyung (born March 27, 1972) is a South Korean actress. Career Jin made her stage debut in 1998 and spent ten years in theater, before becoming active in film and television. She won Best Supporting Actress at the 50th Baeksang Arts Award ...

as Nam Joo-yeon, head nurse *Lee Ah-rin as Ga-kyung *Ha Kyu-won as Hye-jin

Children's ward

Kim Hyun-soo Hyun-soo Kim (; ; born January 12, 1988) is a South Korean professional baseball outfielder for the LG Twins of the KBO League. He previously played for the Doosan Bears, and has also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore O ...

as Na In-hae *

Uhm Hyun-kyung Uhm Hyun-kyung (born November 4, 1986) is a South Korean actress. She first appeared in '' Rainbow Romance'' in 2005. In her recent years, Hyun-kyung became notable for playing the evil and two-faced villain Min Soo-a in ''Hide and Seek''. Re ...

as Na In-young *Ahn Sung-hoon as Lee Woo-ram *Yoo Je-gun as Park Ho-suk *Lee Jang-kyung as Kim Ye-eun *Oh Eun-chan as Cha Dong-jin *

Yoo Hae-jung Yoo Hae-jung (born October 9, 2000) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * * 2000 births Living people South Korean television actresses South Kore ...

as Eun-ok *

Jung Yoon-seok Jung Yoon-seok (born April 30, 2003) is a South Korean actor. He won Best Young Actor award in 2009 SBS Drama Awards for his role in '' Temptation of Wife''. Early life and education Born to Korean-Chinese parents, Jung began his acting c ...

as Kyu-hyun

Others

Yoon Yoo-sun Yoon Yoo-sun (born January 17, 1969) is a famous South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress in 1975, and continues to be active in film and television, notably in '' The Story of Two Women'' (1994), ''Even If the Wind Blows'' ...

as Oh Kyung-joo, Shi-on's mother *

Jung Ho-keun Jung Ho-keun (born September 28, 1964) is a South Korean actor and shaman, who mostly was a supporting actor in television dramas. In 2008, Jung played the leading role in a stage musical production of ''Hi Franceska'', adapted from '' Hello F ...

as Park Choon-sung, Shi-on's father *

Seo Hyun-chul Seo Hyun-chul ( ko, 서현철, born 19 May 1965) is a South Korean theatre, film and television actor. He is known for his supporting roles in various TV series and films. His better known works are: 2013 medical drama series '' Good Doctor'', ...

as Byung-soo *

Jeon Jun-hyeok Jeon Jun-hyeok (born July 22, 2003) is a South Korean actor and model. Filmography Television series Film References External links Jeon Jun-hyeok Fan Cafeat Daum Jeon Jun-hyeokat Naver Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is a Sou ...

as Park Si-deok, Shi-on's older brother **

Ryu Deok-hwan Ryu Deok-hwan (; born June 12, 1987) is a South Korean actor. Career Ryu Deok-hwan began his career as a child actor on stage at age 6. Among his early Korean drama, TV drama appearances was a role on the popular ''Lifetime in the Country'' whi ...

as adult Si-deok ( cameo, ep 10) *Ban Min-jung as Kyu-hyun's mother *

Kim Chang-wan Kim Chang Wan (born February 22, 1954) is a South Korean singer, composer, musician, actor, host, radio DJ and writer. Career Sanulrim Kim Chang-wan, along with his younger brothers Kim Chang-hoon and Kim Chang-ik, began composing music d ...

as Chairman Jung

Special appearances

Kwak Ji-min Kwak Ji-min (born Kwak Sun-hee on February 13, 1985) is a South Korean actress. She is best known overseas for her leading role in the Kim Ki-duk film '' Samaritan Girl'', for which she won Best New Actress at the 2004 Busan Film Critics Awards. ...

as Lee Soo-jin (

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, ep 10-12) *

Moon Hee-kyung Moon Hee-kyung (born December 22, 1965) is a South Korean actress. Moon made her acting debut in musical theatre in 1995. She has also played supporting roles in films and television series, notably ''Skeletons in the Closet'' (also known as ''S ...

as Mrs. Jang, Soo-jin's mother-in-law *Kim Sun-hwa as Eun-ok's aunt * Seo Kang-joon as one of the punks who want to beat up Shi-on (ep 12) *

In Gyo-jin In Gyo-jin(; born August 29, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in various television dramas. Career In Gyo-jin was born in Jochiwon, Yeongi County, South Chungcheong Province (now Sejong City). He studied ...

as Soo-jin's husband ( cameo, ep 12) *

Yoo Jae-myung Yoo Jae-myung (; born June 3, 1973) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the series ''Reply 1988'' (2015), ''Stranger'' (2017), ''Life'' (2018), '' Itaewon Class'' (2020) and '' Voice of Silence'' (2020). He won Best Suppor ...

as the killer (ep 15) *Kim Young-hee as staff of the family restaurant (ep 17) *Gong Jung-hwan as Professor of Neurosurgery Department (ep 17) *

Park Ki-woong Park Ki-woong (born February 13, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for the TV series '' The Slingshot'' (2009) and '' Bridal Mask'' (2012), Return (2018) and Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019) as well as the films ''My Tutor F ...

as Woong-ki ( cameo, ep 20)

Ratings

''Good Doctor'' made a strong debut on the TV ratings chart. It maintained the number one spot in its timeslot for most of its run, with an average viewership rating of 17.4% (TNmS) and 18.0% (AGB Nielsen).

Awards and nominations

In November 2013, the Korea Association of the Welfare Institutes for the Disabled gave the series a plaque of recognition for creating awareness about autism and how socially challenged individuals can contribute to society. In December 2013, ''Good Doctor'' also received an award from the Disability Awareness Campaign Headquarters and was designated as a "Good Program" by the

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International adaptations

American

An American remake of the same name, produced by

Daniel Dae Kim Daniel Dae Kim (born Kim Dae-hyun ( ko, 김대현); August 4, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Jin-Soo Kwon in ''Lost'', Chin Ho Kelly in '' Hawaii Five-0'', Gavin Park in ''Angel'', and Johnny Gat in the '' Saints Ro ...

, debuted in late September 2017 on

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. The story of a surgeon with autism is set in

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, airing during fall of 2017.

Japanese

A Japanese remake of the same name starred

Kento Yamazaki is a Japanese actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the films ''L DK'' (2014), '' Heroine Shikkaku'' (2015), '' Orange'' (2015), and '' Kingdom'' (2019), as well as the TV shows ''Death Note'' (2015), '' Kiss That Kills'' (2018), ' ...

Juri Ueno is a Japanese actress. She first gained recognition in the 2005 film ''Swing Girls'' where she was a recipient of Newcomer of the Year prize at the Japanese Academy Awards. Ueno achieved mainstream success for playing the titular role in the live ...

, and

Naohito Fujiki is a Japanese actor and singer. Filmography Drama * (1996), Guest at Table 3 * ハートにS (1996) * (1996) * * ''Shin-D Love Blood'' (1997) * (1997) * * * (1998) * (1998) * (1999) * (1999) * (1999) * (2000) * * ''LOVE REVOLUTION ...

aired from July 12 to September 13, 2018 on

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Turkish

A Turkish remake called ''

Mucize Doktor ''The Miracle'' ( tr, Mucize, pronounced //) is a 2015 Turkish drama film directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül. The movie received a sequel called The Miracle 2: Love (Turkish: Mucize 2 Aşk) in 2019. Background This film is remarked towards the K ...

'' produced by Asena Bülbüloğlu, debuted on September 12, 2019 on Fox Turkey.

Hong Kong

Dr. Koo Hei-sun is the character inspire from Park Si-on in drama called ''

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'' produced by Kwan Shu-ming and Kwan Man-sum, debuted on June 8, 2020 on

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References

External links

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