''The Doctors'' () is a 2016 South Korean

medical drama A medical drama is a television show or film in which events center upon a hospital, an ambulance staff, or any medical environment. Most recent medical dramatic programming go beyond the events pertaining to the characters' jobs and portray som ...

starring

Kim Rae-won Kim Rae-won (Korean: 김래원; born 19 March 1981) is a South Korean actor. He first rose to fame with his appearances in the 2003 romantic comedy series '' Cats on the Roof'', and movies such as '' My Little Bride'' (2004), ''Sunflower'' (2006 ...

and Park Shin-hye. It aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST) on SBS from June 20 to August 23, 2016 for 20 episodes. The drama was a hit and averaged 18.40% in audience ratings. In particular, Park's character as a troubled teenager turned charismatic doctor was very popular among the audiences for her action scenes and straightforward lines.

Synopsis

Yoo Hye-jung ( Park Shin-hye) was a headstrong girl in high school with a prickly, gangster personality. Due to her many childhood scars, Hye-jung keeps her heart closed towards other people. However, she changes after meeting her mentor Hong Ji-hong (

), who plays a key role in transforming her life from a "hopeless" delinquent to a compassionate doctor. They part ways due to a report of their close relationship, which was reported by a fellow student but subsequently meet again after 13 years, when Yoo Hye-jung had become a successful doctor.

Cast

Main

as Hong Ji-hong **Gil Jung-woo as child Hong Ji-hong **

Lomon Park Solomon ( ko, 박솔로몬; born November 11, 1999), also known by his stage name Lomon ( ko, 로몬), is an Uzbek-born South Korean actor. Having debuted in 2014, he is best known for his leading roles in '' Sweet Revenge'' (2017) ''All o ...

as teen Hong Ji-hong :Hong Ji-hong, whose birth name was Lee Ji-hong before his adoption, is a hard working man who lost his parents at a young age in a car accident. He was adopted later on in his life, graduated from a prestigious medical school and started out as a doctor. However, a medical accident while he was working as a surgeon made him step back and he restarts his career as a biology teacher. He cares for teenagers, especially his students since he had a rough life as a teenager. This makes him interested in the life of rebellious Yoo Hye-jung when she decides to turn over a new leaf and actually work hard in school. It is after being separated from her that he realizes she is the one he has fallen in love with. When he and Yoo Hye-jung cross paths 13 years later, he who is now a neurosurgeon confesses his feelings for her. * Park Shin-hye as Yoo Hye-jung **

Kal So-won Kal So-won (; born 14 August 2006) is a South Korean child actress. She debuted with the television series '' Take Care of Us, Captain'' (2012) and is best known for starring in '' Miracle in Cell No. 7'' (2013), one of the best-selling Korean ...

as child Yoo Hye-jung :Yoo Hye-jung is a successful neurosurgeon. She was a delinquent in high school, known for her wayward personality. Having gone through a tough childhood, she found it hard to trust anyone. The only person she trusted and loved is her grandmother, who never failed to support her. However, her thoughts about others changed after meeting teacher Hong Ji-hong, who helped her find her goal in life. *

Yoon Kyun-sang Yoon Kyun-sang (born March 31, 1987) is a South Korean actor who drew attention with his supporting roles in the television series ''Pinocchio'' (2014), ''Six Flying Dragons'' (2015–2016) and '' The Doctors'' (2016). He then played lead roles i ...

as Jung Yoon-do :Jung Yoon-do is a neurosurgeon as well as a visiting staff who is from a wealthy family. He is not good with rough situations in society. However, he knows how to handle his work with strictness. He finds himself attracted to Yoo Hye-jung, who is very different from him. * Lee Sung-kyung as Jin Seo-woo :Jin Seo-woo is a neurosurgeon and also friends-turned-enemies with Yoo Hye-jung. She liked Hong Ji-Hong, but seeing the growing relationship between Hong Ji-hong and Yoo Hye-jung, she causes trouble for them. This in turn caused them to part ways. Forgetting about Hong, she starts liking Jung Yoon-do but again feels inferior to Hye Jung due to Yoon-do's attraction towards Hye-jung. Eventually, she reconciled with Hye-jung and restored their friendship. Additionally, in the end, she fell for Young-gook and became his girlfriend.

Supporting

People around Hong Ji-hong

* Lee Ho-jae as Hong Doo-sik – Ji-hong's adoptive father and Gookil Hospital's chairman * Yoo Da-in as Jo In-joo – General Surgery's specialist

People around Yoo Hye-jung

Kim Young-ae Kim Young-ae (; 21 April 1951 – 9 April 2017) was a South Korean actress. Career Kim Young-ae began her acting career when she joined MBC's 3rd Open Recruitment in 1971. She made her acting debut in the TV police procedural ''Chief Inspe ...

as Kang Mal-soon ( cameo) – Hye-jung's grandmother * Jung Hae-kyun as Yoo Min-ho – Hye-jung and Yoo-na's natural father *

Park Ji-a Park Ji-Ah (; born February 25, 1972), is a South Korean actress. She is a recurring actress in Kim Ki-duk's films, having appeared in five of his works from 2002 to 2008. Her performance in ''Breath'' was described as "terrific" by ''Variety'' a ...

as Lee Ga-jin – Hye-jung's stepmother and Yoo-na's mother *

Han Bo-bae Han Bo-bae (; born March 4, 1994) is a South Korean actress. Han began her career as a child actress, and has starred in films and television series such as ''The World of Silence'' (2006), ''A Company Man ''A Company Man'' () is a 2012 Sout ...

as Yoo Yoo-na – Hye-jung's younger half-sister *

Ji Soo Kim Ji-soo (; born 30 March 1993), professionally known as Ji Soo, is a South Korean actor. Early life and education In elementary school, Ji Soo was a judo athlete and competed at national level before giving it up due to injuries. He was an ...

as Kim Soo-cheol ( Guest: Ep. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7–8) – Hye-jung's friend *

Moon Ji-in Moon Ji-in (born Moon Ji-eun on March 1, 1986) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her role in the 2016 SBS television series '' The Doctors''. Career On February 3, 2012, Moon signed an exclusive contract with Entertainment TONG. ...

as Cheon Soon-hee – Hye-jung's best friend and Seo-woo friend.

People around Jin Seo-woo

* as Jin Sung-jong – Seo-woo's grandfather and Gookil Hospital's vice president * Um Hyo-sup as Jin Myung-hoon – Seo-woo's father and Gookil Hospital's director * Yoon Hae-young as Yoon Ji-young – Seo-woo's mother

People of Gookil Hospital

Jang Hyun-sung Jang Hyun-sung (born July 17, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He started his acting career as a member of the ''Hakjeon'' Theatre Company, before transitioning to film and television. Jang is best known for starring in director Song Il-gon's art ...

as Kim Tae-ho – Gookil Hospital's deputy director and Head of Neurosurgery * as Kang Kyung-joon – Neurosurgery's 4th year resident doctor *

Baek Sung-hyun Baek Sung-hyun (; born January 30, 1989) is a South Korean actor. Career Baek Sung-hyun made his acting debut in the 1994 film ''I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me'' when he was five years old. The child actor practically grew up onscreen, pla ...

as Pi Young-gook – Neurosurgery's 3rd year resident doctor and Seo-woo's friend who had a long-time crush on Seo-woo herself *

Jo Hyun-sik Jo Hyun-sik (born March 13, 1983) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series Film Musical Theater References External links *Jo Hyun-sikat Daum Jo Hyun-sikat Naver Movies {{DEFAULTSORT:Jo, Hyun-sik South Korean mal ...

as Ahn Joong-dae – Neurosurgery's 2nd year resident doctor * Kim Min-seok as Choi Kang-soo – Neurosurgery's 1st year resident doctor * as Baek Ho-min – Head of General Surgery and Hospital's public relations chief *

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as Jung Pa-ran – General Surgery's teacher, Ji-hong's friend and Yoon-do's uncle *

Choi Sung-jae Choi Sung-jae (born 18 July 1984) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links * * 1984 births Living people South Korean male television actors South ...

as Hwangbo Tae-yang – General Surgery's 1st year resident doctor *

Pyo Ye-jin Pyo Ye-jin (born February 3, 1992) is a South Korean actress. Among her representative works are her roles in television series ''VIP'' and ''Taxi Driver''. Career Pyo Ye-jin worked as a flight attendant from 2011-2013 at Korean Air before she ...

as Hyun Soo-jin – 5th year nurse *

Ji Yi-soo Ji Yi-soo is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her roles in dramas such as ''Woman with a Suitcase'', ''Solomon's Perjury'' and ''When the Camellia Blooms''. Biography and career She was born on October 26 in 1991 in Jeoll ...

as Yoo Byul – 2nd year nurse

Extended

* as Namyang Girls' High School's teacher * as Cheon Soon-hee's father, Namyang Girls' High School's director * as club DJ * as Choi Mi-ra * as Kim Soo-cheol's friend *

Lee Jin-kwon Lee Jin-kwon (born 22 January 1991) is a South Korean actor and singer. He is best known for his supporting roles in '' Untouchable Lawman'', '' The Magician'' and '' Gangnam Blues''. Lee also appeared in the famous and popular school drama se ...

as Kim Soo-cheol's friend * Lee Bom-so-ri as So-ri * Son Jang-woo as pregnant patient's son * as patient passenger on airplane *

Im Ji-kyu Im Ji-kyu (born March 7, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the indie films ''Who's That Knocking at My Door?'', '' Milky Way Liberation Front'', and ''Magic''. Im also played supporting roles in the televi ...

as gunman * Jin Seon-kyu as Kim Chi-hyun * as Nam Hae * Choi Jeong-hoo as Nam Dal * as parliamentarian Na Min-soo *

Yeo Hoe-hyun Yeo Hoe-hyun (hangul: 여회현; born May 9, 1994) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Web series Awards and nominations References

1994 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Ko ...

as Choi Young-soo (Kang soo's younger brother) (Episodes 17–18) * as lawyer

Special appearances

Lee Ki-woo Lee Ki-woo (born October 23, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in '' The Classic'' (2003), '' Tale of Cinema'' (2005), '' A Love to Kill'' (2005), '' Flower Boy Ramyun Shop'' (2011), '' Rain or Shine'' (2017–2018), ...

as Gong Byung-doo – gang boss (Episodes 1, 3–6, 9) * Lee Jun-hyeok as boss's subordinate * as Oh Young-mi *

Lim Ji-yeon Lim Ji-yeon (born June 23, 1990) is a South Korean actress. After beginning her acting career in stage plays and short films, Lim made her feature debut in 2014 with a leading role in the erotic thriller '' Obsessed''. Early life Lim majored in ...

as Lee Soo-jeong – youngest gold medalist in archery (Episode 7–8) * Han Hye-jin as Jo Soo-ji (Episodes 11–12) * as Ahn Sung-soo – Jo Soo-ji's stalker/assailant (Episodes 11–12) *

Namkoong Min Namkoong Min (Hangul: 남궁민, born March 12, 1978) is a South Korean actor, director and screenwriter. He first gained recognition with neo-noir film ''A Dirty Carnival'' (2006), and has since received praise for his performances in '' Rememb ...

as Nam Ba-ram – Nam Hae and Nam Dal's father (Episodes 13–15) *

Lee Sang-yeob Lee Sang-yeob (born May 8, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in the sitcom ''Living Among the Rich'' (2011–12), the melodrama '' The Innocent Man'' (2012), the period drama ''Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love'' (2013), an ...

as Kim Woo-jin – Lee Hee-young's fiancé (Episodes 15, 16, 18, 20)

Production

''The Doctors'' was based on the screenplay by Ha Myung-hee which is one of the winners in Broadcasting Content Promotion Foundation (BCPF)'s ''3rd Find the Desert's Shooting Star Screenplay Competition'', held in 2010. Then titled as ''Female Thug Hye-jung'' (), the series was in talks to air on KBS 2TV's Monday-Tuesday prime time slot in 2015 following the end of '' Healer'', however, it did not push through. ('' My Love from the Star'', ''

You're All Surrounded ''You're All Surrounded'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Lee Seung-gi, Cha Seung-won, Go Ara, Ahn Jae-hyun, Park Jung-min, Oh Yoon-ah, and Sung Ji-ru. It aired on SBS from May 7 to July 17, 2014, on Wednesdays and Thursday ...

'') was supposed to produce the drama, while PD (''

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'', '' Dream High 2'') was in talks to direct. First script reading took place on April 28, 2016 at SBS Ilsan Production Studios in

Goyang Goyang (''Goyang-si''; ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province in the north of South Korea. It is part of the Seoul Capital Area, making Goyang one of Seoul's satellite cities. It is one of the largest cities in the Seoul Capital Area, with a popula ...

Gyeonggi Province Gyeonggi-do (, ) is the most populous province in South Korea. Its name, ''Gyeonggi'', means "京 (the capital) and 畿 (the surrounding area)". Thus, ''Gyeonggi-do'' can be translated as "Seoul and the surrounding areas of Seoul". Seoul, the na ...

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. The series reunited Park Shin-hye and

, who previously played the younger versions of Han Jung-suh and Cha Song-joo, respectively, in the 2003 hit drama, ''

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''. It also reunited Park Shin-hye and

who previously worked together in the 2014 hit drama, ''

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''. In the United States, the drama was aired in the Los Angeles DMA free, over-the-air on

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-oriented TV channel, LA 18 KSCI-TV (channel 18) with English subtitles, Monday through Tuesday at 9:00pm, from July 18 to September 20, 2016.

Original soundtrack

Track listings

Charted songs

Ratings

In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. Note: Episode 18 wasn't aired on Tuesday August 16 due to the broadcast of

2016 Summer Olympics ) , nations = 207 (including IOA and EOR teams) , athletes = 11,238 , events = 306 in 28 sports (41 disciplines) , opening = 5 August 2016 , closing = 21 August 2016 , opened_by = Vice President Michel Temer , cauldron = Vanderlei Cordeiro de ...

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. This episode was aired on Monday August 22, 2016.

Awards and nominations

Remake

The Turkish drama ' ("Heartbeat") is an adaptation of ''Doctors'', starring

Öykü Karayel Öykü Karayel (born 21 August 1990) is a Turkish actress. Life and career Born in 1990 in Istanbul, Öykü Karayel graduated from Çemberlitaş Girls High School. She has a twin sister. After receiving a short period of training at Kenter Thea ...

and Gökhan Alkan. It was aired from June 2017 to January 2018.

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Doctors (2016 TV series), The Seoul Broadcasting System television dramas 2016 South Korean television series debuts 2016 South Korean television series endings South Korean medical television series South Korean romance television series Television series by Pan Entertainment