Doctors’ Day: Dr. Romantic, Resident Playbook, And More Engaging Medical K-Dramas To Watch!
It's Doctors' Day, and its the best time to watch these five medical K-dramas!

Let’s talk about medical K-dramas that are loved by viewers worldwide. From their engaging storylines to authentic performances, shows like Hospital Playlist and Dr. Romantic have gained immense popularity, and clips from the K-dramas are all over the internet. So, as Doctor’s Day, which celebrates the birth anniversary of the notable physician Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, is here, it is a perfect time for these five medical K-dramas that are perfect for binge-watching.
Doctor Stranger
This drama tells the story of Park Hoon, a brilliant doctor who escaped from North Korea. He works at a top South Korean hospital, trying to earn money to bring his love, who is still in North Korea, to be with him. The series stars Lee Jong-suk, Jin Se-yeon, Kang So-ra, and others.
Descendants of the Sun
Starring Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo in lead roles, this popular drama follows the intense love story between a soldier, Yoo Si-jin, and a surgeon, Kang Mo-yeon. Their challenging jobs often separate them, but their paths cross again.
Dr. Romantic
It revolves around Kim Sabu, a surgeon who left a major hospital to work at a small, rural hospital. The series stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Sung-kyung, and others and is one of the most loved medical dramas. So, bookmark!
Hospital Playlist
Another favourite K-drama which focuses on five doctors who have been best friends since medical school and features Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung, and Jeon Mi-do in prominent roles.
Resident Playbook
Starring Youn-jung, Kang You-seok, and more, it is a spin-off of Hospital Playlist; it gives viewers an insight into the demanding lives of first-year obstetrics and gynaecology residents at a medical centre.
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First Published: July 01, 2025 3:20 PM