Dr. Romantic

TV-14

Bu Yong-ju was once a famous surgeon at the peak of his career at a major hospital. But he suddenly gives it all up one day to live in seclusion and work as a neighborhood doctor in a small town. He now goes by Teacher Kim and refers to himself as the “Romantic Doctor”. Meanwhile, Gang Dong-ju became a doctor to make something of himself after growing up poor, and he seeks out VIP patients to achieve the success that he desperately wants. Yun Seo-jeong is a passionate young surgeon who is haunted by a mistake from her past and tries to get over it. When Dong-ju and Seo-jeong meet the quirky Teacher Kim, their lives and careers will never be the same again.

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20 Episodes

How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?
E1
How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?After his father dies in hospital, a wise doctor encourages the teenage Kang Dong Joo to seek revenge by bettering himself. Dong Joo does this by becoming a doctor. Years later as an intern he gets a series of difficult patients as a form of punishment, but after seeing Yoon Seo Jung perform surgery he is smitten.
The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline
E2
The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline5 years later as a general surgeon, Dong Joo is forced to transfer to a rural hospital after losing a VIP patient. Here he is reunited with Seo Jung and the enigmatic Teacher Kim and meets the quirky characters of Doldam Hospital.
Friday of 13 People
E3
Friday of 13 PeopleDong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.
Necessary and Sufficient Condition
E4
Necessary and Sufficient ConditionTeacher Kim and Dong Joo fight after treating burn patients and Dong Joo hands in his resignation. Seo Jung begs for another chance and Nurse Myung Sim stands up to Teacher Kim. Chairman Shin asks Teacher Kim to be his heart surgeon much to the chagrin of Do Yoon-wan, the Director of Geosan hospital.
Principle of Relative
E5
Principle of RelativeWith Teacher Kim's identity revealed, Dong Joo decides to remain at Doldam. Seo Jung begins as an orderly and Director Do's scheming ways are beginning to be known. Dong Joo performs a surgery alongside Teacher Kim.
Motivation
E6
MotivationDirector Do sends a small team to Doldam to gather information on Teacher Kim. Whilst both Teacher Kim and Dong Joo are out, an emergency forces Seo Jung to recruit Director Do's son, Do In-bum, to assist in saving the patient.
Unstable Factor
E7
Unstable FactorWhen Doldam gets a surprise, everyone tries to cope. Dong-ju wants to know where he stands. Teacher Kim gets what he wants -- for now.
The Manifestation of Humanism
E8
The Manifestation of HumanismThe hostage situation unfolds with Teacher Kim gambling the life of Seo Jung to save a patient. The spies from Geosan find out about Seo Jung's trauma and use it to attack not only her but Teacher Kim and the hospital.
The Boundary of Good
E9
The Boundary of GoodDong-ju makes a call -- to Chairman Shin. Teacher Kim reminds Yun-wan of the importance of basics. Seo-jeong vexes an old mentor. It's Friday at Doldam.
Crush
E10
CrushThe inspector from Geosan tries to stop the Doldam staff from treating patients. But there's a multicar accident -- and a drunk driver at the scene.
Psychological Entropy
E11
Psychological EntropyYun-wan wants to know if Dong-ju is on his side. A soldier goes missing. Seo-jeong doesn't back down, but Teacher Kim shows her how it's truly done.
The Boiling Point
E12
The Boiling PointDong-ju gets bad advice and faces the consequences. Seo-jeong gets put on the spot. Yun-wan dials up the pressure but Teacher Kim pushes back.
The Art of Turmoil
E13
The Art of TurmoilThe staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.
Paragonimiasis Effect
E14
Paragonimiasis EffectSeo-jeong volunteers to deal with a critical patient. Doldam averts a crisis. Dong-ju shows his appreciation. Teacher Kim catches In-beom's mistake.
The Cornered Stone Syndrome
E15
The Cornered Stone SyndromeIn a twisted world that demands blind obedience to its rules, there's no room for those with integrity and ability. Shin's surgery gets complicated.
Burden of Risk
E16
Burden of RiskTeacher Kim plans to do the impossible, and Yun-wan will do anything to stop him. In-beom wants to do the surgery -- for the team, not his father.
Moment of Truth
E17
Moment of TruthA large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.
Whether You Want It or Not
E18
Whether You Want It or NotIt's only after time passes that seemingly minor moments in life start taking on greater meaning. Yun-wan gets his way -- and orders Doldam's closure.
Doctors and Righteous People
E19
Doctors and Righteous PeopleYun-wan makes sure that old wounds don't lie dormant. The furtive reporter keeps snooping around. Dong-ju confronts Teacher Kim about the past.
The Law of Conservation of Romance
E20
The Law of Conservation of RomanceTeacher Kim takes the staff to Seoul. Yun-wan won't let his old rival have the spotlight. Bu Yong-ju is hurt but stands by romance and his principles.