''The King's Doctor'' (; lit. ''Horse Doctor'') is a 2012

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n television series depicting Baek Gwang-hyeon (1625–1697), Joseon Dynasty veterinarian, starring

Cho Seung-woo Cho Seung-woo (born March 28, 1980) is a South Korean actor and singer. He is best known for his leading roles in the films '' The Classic'' (2003), '' Marathon'' (2005), '' Tazza: The High Rollers'' (2006), and ''Inside Men'' (2015), as well as ...

and

Lee Yo-won Lee Yo-won (born April 9, 1980) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Queen Seondeok in the eponymous hit period drama. Career Lee Yo-won was a sophomore in high school when she won a modeling contest and first appe ...

. It aired on MBC from October 1, 2012 to March 25, 2013 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 50 episodes. The historical/period epic drama commemorated MBC's 51st anniversary. Filmed at MBC Dramia in

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, ''The King's Doctor'' was directed by Lee Byung-hoon, known for his previous works '' Hur Jun'', '' Jewel in the Palace'', '' Yi San'' and '' Dong Yi''. This marked the first

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for actor

in his 13-year film and stage career.

Plot

The life of a Joseon-era low-class veterinarian specializing in the treatment of horses, who rises to become the royal physician in charge of the King's health.

Cast

Main characters

as Baek Kwang-hyun **

Ahn Do-gyu Ahn Do-gyu (born September 28, 2000) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series Web series Films Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * 2000 births Living people South Korean male fil ...

as young Kwang-hyun *

as Kang Ji-nyeong **

Roh Jeong-eui Roh Jeong-eui (born July 31, 2001) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her role as Dong-i in 2016 film '' Phantom Detective'', Hong Si-a in '' 18 Again'' (2020), and NJ in '' Our Beloved Summer'' (2021-22). Filmography Film Television ...

as young Ji-nyeong/Young-dal *

Son Chang-min Son Chang-min (; born April 24, 1965) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television * ''Vengeance of the Bride'' (태풍의 신부/ 2022) *''Rookie Cops'' (너와 나의 경찰수업 / 2022) *''My Sassy Girl'' (엽기적인 그녀/ 2017) ...

as Lee Myung-hwan *

Yoo Sun Wang Yoo-sun (born February 11, 1976), known professionally as Yoo Sun, is a South Korean actress. She is best known for the popular family drama ''My Too Perfect Sons'', as well as the films '' Black House'', ''Moss'', ''GLove'', and ''Don't Cr ...

as Jang In-joo * Lee Sang-woo as Lee Sung-ha **

Nam Da-reum Nam Da-reum (born June 13, 2002) is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a child actor, having played young versions of the leading characters in several popular Korean dramas, and best known for his lead role in '' Beautiful World'' (2 ...

as young Lee Sung-ha *

Lee Soon-jae Lee Soon-jae (; born November 16, 1934) is a South Korean actor. He has had a prolific career on the small and big screen spanning over six decades, and was given a second-class Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit for his work as an actor. Early an ...

as Ko Joo-man *

Han Sang-jin Han Sang-jin (born January 17, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in television dramas such as ''Behind the White Tower'' (2007), '' Yi San'' (2007), ''My Too Perfect Sons ''My Too Perfect Sons'' (; lit. ''The Sons o ...

as King Hyeonjong *

Kim So-eun Kim So-eun (born September 6, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in 2009 in the popular television drama ''Boys Over Flowers''. She has since starred in '' Happiness in the Wind'' (2010), '' A Thousand Kisses'' (2011–12), ''Liar ...

as Princess Sukhwi *

Jo Bo-ah Jo Bo-ah (born Jo Bo-yoon on August 22, 1991) is a South Korean actress, model and host known for her roles in ''Goodbye to Goodbye'' (2018), '' My Strange Hero'' (2018), ''Forest'' (2020), ''Tale of the Nine Tailed'' (2020), and ''Military Pros ...

as Seo Eun-seo

Supporting characters

Kang Ki-young Kang Ki-young (born October 14, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is well-known for his supporting roles in a number of popular Korean drama Korean dramas (; RR: ''Han-guk deurama''), more popularly known as K-dramas, are television serie ...

as Horse Doctor *

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 Jung Sung-jo *

Jeon No-min Jun No-min (born Jun Jae Yong on August 28, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Among his recent roles were the villainous Hwarang warrior Seolwon in ''Queen Seondeok'', and the fictional independence fighter Damsari in '' Bridal Mask''. Filmograp ...

as Kang Do-joon, Kwang-hyun's father *

Choi Su-rin Choi Su-rin (born 25 December 1974) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' Hi! School: Love On'', '' Who Are You: School 2015'', ''Bad Thief, Good Thief'' and ''Enemies from the Past ''Enemies from ...

as Joo In-ok *

Kim Hye-sun Kim Hyeseon (born September 28, 1969) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading role in the television drama '' First Wives' Club'' (2007–2008). Career Kim Hyeseon began modeling when she was in middle school. While at ...

Queen Inseon Queen Inseon (Hangul: 인선왕후 장씨, Hanja: 仁宣王后張氏; 9 February 1619 – 19 March 1674), of the Deoksu Jang clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and queen consort of Yi Ho, King Hyojong. She was queen consort of Jos ...

*Lee Hee-do as Choo Ki-bae *

Maeng Sang-hoon Maeng Sang-hoon (born October 29, 1960) is a South Korean actor from the Sinchang Maeng clan. Filmography Television series Film References External links * * * 1960 births Living people South Korean male television ...

as Oh Jang-bak *Ahn Sang-tae as Ja-bong *

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 Kwon Suk-chul * as Yoon Tae-joo * as Park Dae-mang * as Jo Jung-chul *Shin Gook as Shin Byung-ha * as Court Lady Kwak * as Ma Do-heum * Lee Ga-hyun as

Queen Myeongseong Queen Myeongseong (13 June 1642 – 21 January 1684) (명성왕후 김씨) of the Cheongpung Kim clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and queen consort of Yi Yeon, King Hyeonjong, the 18th Joseon monarch. She was queen consort of ...

Joo Jin-mo Joo Jin-mo (born Park Jin-tae on 26 September 1974), is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the films '' Happy End'' (1999) in which he won Grand Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor, '' 200 Pounds Beauty'' (2006), ...

as Sa-am *

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 So Ka-young *

Park Hyuk-kwon Park Hyuk-kwon (born July 11, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Park began his acting career in 1993 as a member of the theater troupe Sanulrim. He later became a well-regarded supporting actor in films such as '' Chaw'' (2009) and ''Secret Reunion ...

as Baek Seok-gu *

Hwang Young-hee Hwang Young-hee is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas, '' While You Were Sleeping'', ''My Healing Love'', and ''Nokdu Flower''. She also appeared in movies such as '' The Witness'', ''Stray Dogs'', '' May 18' ...

as Baek Seok-gu's wife *

Yoon Hee-seok Yoon Hee-seok (born February 19, 1975) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Music video Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * Yoon Hee-seok Fan Cafeat Daum * * * 1975 bir ...

as Seo Doo-shik * as Jo Bi * as Hong Mi-geum * Oh In-hye as Jung Mal-geum *Seo Beom-shik as Kang Jung-doo *Im Chae-won as Lee Myung-hwan *Na Sung-kyun as Park Byung-joo * as Choi Ga-bi *Heo Yi-seul as Park Eun-bi *Yoo In-suk as farmer *Han Choon-il as doctor at royal horse stable * as doctor at royal horse stable *Kim Ho-young as Oh Kyu-tae * as First Secretary *So Hyang as Kyu-soo *Jung Dong-gyu as Shim Moon-kwan * as Ji-pyung *Lee Jong-goo as Lee Myung-hwan's stepfather * Yang Han-yeol as young Ji-nyeong's friend * as Doo-mok * as Guru

Uigeumbu Uigeumbu (in Hangul:의금부, in Hanja: 義禁府) refers to the judiciary organ during Goryeo and Joseon dynasty in Korea. Another names are Geum-o or Wangbu (The ministry of the King). The structure was in charge of questioning the case of trea ...

*Shin Joon-young as Byun * as Joseon's officer *Choi Eun-seok as Joseon's officer * as Joseon's officer *Park Gi-san as Joseon's officer * as Joseon's officer

Guest appearances

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Crown Prince Sohyeon Crown Prince Sohyeon (소현세자, 昭顯世子, 5 February 1612 – 21 May 1645) was the first son of King Injo of Joseon Dynasty. Sohyeon was a hostage in the Manchu court at Shenyang, by the terms of the peace treaty concluded after War ...

Kyung Soo-jin Kyung Soo-jin (born November 5, 1987) is a South Korean actress. Career After supporting roles in '' Man from the Equator'', '' That Winter, the Wind Blows'' and ''Shark'', she played her first leading role in '' TV Novel: Eunhui''. She then p ...

as Crown Princess Minhoe of the Kang clan * Sunwoo Jae-duk as

King Injo Injo of Joseon (7 December 1595 – 17 June 1649), born Yi Jong, was the sixteenth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He was the grandson of King Seonjo and son of Prince Jeongwon. He was the king during the Later Jin invasion of Joseon, ...

* Choi Deok-moon as King Hyojong * as

Kim Ja-jeom Kim Ja-jeom (; 1588 – January 27, 1652) was a Korean scholar-official of the Joseon dynasty period and Ming-Qing transition. He was one of the disciples of Seong Hon and came from the Andong Kim clan. He was Joseon's Chief State Councillo ...

Jang Young-nam Jang Young-nam (born November 25, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as an acclaimed actress in theater, then transitioned to supporting roles on television and film, notably in works by director Jang Jin. A member of Jang Ji ...

as Do-joon's wife and Kwang-hyun's mother *

Seo Hyun-jin Seo Hyun-jin (born February 27, 1985) is a South Korean actress and singer. Seo debuted as the main vocalist of South Korean girl group M.I.L.K. in 2001 and continued until the group disbanded in 2003. She contributed songs as a solo artist af ...

as '' So-yong'' Jo, later ''Gwi-in'' Jo * as Lee Hyung-ik * as Boo Tae-soo *

Lee Hee-jin Lee Hee-jin (born 16 May 1979) is a South Korean actress and former member of girl group Baby V.O.X. Lee studied at Dong-Ah Broadcasting College, then made her entertainment debut in 1997 as a member of popular K-pop girl group Baby V.O.X. ...

as Woo-hee * as Soo-bo, Woo-hee's older brother * as Choi Hyun-wook * as Hong Yoon-shik *

Kang Han-byeol Kang Han-byeol (born June 3, 2002) is a South Korean former child actor and singer. He began his career as a child actor in 2008, and was given roles in television dramas such as the KBS2 adaptation to ''Boys Over Flowers'' (2009) ''The King 2 ...

as little crown prince, later King Sukjong

Episode ratings

* In the table below, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings. * NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.

Awards and nominations

International broadcast

References

External links

''Horse Doctor'' official MBC website

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