[Drama 2016] Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 낭만닥터 김사부 Baeksang Best Director

[angel2013]

@stroppyse thanks so much for the translation of the preview! gah seems like they want to test SJ's 'sanity'? or 'mental condition'? and using that against TK? This show is keeping me in suspense.

@lc85 omg you actually went through all that in real life? thankfully you recovered well. it must be an awful experience but the joy of having your girl is going to make up for it. Thanks for sharing, its interesting to know that some things in drama are not there just for drama's sake but does happen in real life. It is surreal.

@heroonthebeach as usual you present some thought provoking opinions. 

quoting:

Seo-Jung’s sincerity has never been in question. Being a doctor is her passion and it consumes her entire being in a good way. When treating a patient, her eyes light up and she becomes fully engaged, doing everything she can for her patients.  In this episode, she looks Master Kim in the eye and defends her choice to let Do In-bum operate even though that’s clearly a violation of the rules. It’s a moment of courage that we haven’t seen from her and I like that Master Kim withholds any outright affirmation because he’s not one for kind words. She finds her own affirmation when she sees the wife of the patient she saved, hugging him in gratitude and tears.

I wholeheartedly agree on this point, you are well-versed, you said it better than me. I see the old Dr Yoon back when she finally stood up for herself to make known her point and opinion especially emphasizing the fact that she is also a doctor. It is also sort of re-affirmation for herself who has lost all confidence since the accident and her PTSD conditions. TK is impressed too but like what you said, withhold his compliments to her where he honestly told DJ he cannot fault her when she has done the right thing and telling Nurse Oh and Dr Nam about what she did, I think he was glad that she voiced it out.

Related to the tussle between the two characters, I found the portrayal of Master Kim in this episode to be rather jarring and I’m not sure where his character is really heading. I get that Master Kim is not a clear cut good guy and that he’s ruthlessly pursuing vengeance for what was done to him. However, I’ve always thought that he was meant to celebrate the heart of what medicine, which is about saving lives, and that Doldam Hospital was supposed to represent a return to that simplicity of treating patients through the skillfulness of the doctor’s hands, rather than relying on protocol and modern technology. As such, Master Kim’s continual manipulation of CEO Shin by requesting for modern equipment, almost at the expense of CEO Shin’s life, seemed to be rather inconsistent with his message about putting patients’ lives first. I was equally concerned by the ending, where we see Dr Song and his team coming to join Doldam Hospital and Master Kim smiling. It seems as if Master Kim is trying to convert Doldam Hospital into a mini-version of Geodae Hospital, with all its protocol and modern technology.

My opinion on this is that while TK doesn't want to rely on protocol or modern technology but he cannot deny the fact that having these can make the now lacking Doldam hospital to help more patients(like without having to send them on helicopter to somewhere because they cannot treat it there). I think his main priority is still to save as many people as he can. If he can make it happen with the chairman's help why not? I don't think he is trying to convert Doldam into a min Geodae hospital but I do think he may try to show Dir Do that a good hospital need not be run in the way he does? Like what you said, we are still unclear of TK in many aspect but I do choose to believe he has kind intentions at the end of it all whatever his plans is. He knows that the chairman has many other options available to him for treatment not just him so I don't think he was putting his life at risk in that sense but because the chairman specifically want him to operate on him, hence he made those requests.

Those are my thoughts. 

[andy78]

2 hours ago, stroppyse said:

A translation of the episode 7 preview.

@stroppyse thanks so much for the translation of the preview! You are AWESOME!

[day_dreamer]

Thank you for the updates <3 Been backtracking (but not all yet) and reading your insightful posts and loving them  

About DJ didn't get the medical history of the patient, he admitted himself he didn't do the CT scan (by doing so he can know the medical history) because it was an emergency and he thought to stop the patient's bleeding first is more important. By KSB's book of practice, this could be right. However, KSB said him acting like a fool - as in suddenly so readily adopting KSB's way when he was against it and had his own principles. I really like this exchange. Seems like KSB doesn't like it when a person didn't stand by their principles. Just because DJ suddenly know KSB as the person he looked up to, he's suddenly so readily go with KSB's way, which sometimes could be wrong as well. I mean if it was Kim Sabu, he won't have problems with it if he discovers the problem in the surgery, but it was DJ's who's having a trauma with a HCC rupture(?) patient. I think KSB doesn't want DJ to follow his way blindly simply because he look up to him. I think he wants DJ to learn weighing in the situation on when to be flexible or when not to, by himself, not blindly following his ways. 

As for Seo Jung x President Do, while before this I was kinda sure he could be President Do's daughter, now I don't think she is. Because the show purposely didn't tell us President Do's answer to her question whether he is her father. I see that as a bigger hint that he is not. SJ look up to him as he was the one who took her in and take care of her (it's weird but also somehow amusing to see President Do's warm side to him when it comes to SJ). Seo Jung standing up to himself yasss, I like that scene when she talked back to KSB. Haha. Do it more, SJ! Sure KSB is the best, but he himself is no flawless. He could be such a meanie and an a**hole himself, so it's good to have more people to tell him what he should hear as well. Haha.

And oh, I really like the part when they highlight SJ's envy towards DJ that he could do a combine operation with KSB, and how she told DJ about it. Awww I mean it is so real and heartfelt, any other people in SJ's situation would feel the same. Someone who look up to the person couldn't do it, then come someone who used to hate KSB gets to do it instead. haha. but their coffee moment when they talk about it is love love love. I really like SJ and DJ dynamic as colleagues and friends as well. Hopefully SJ can open up more to DJ, and tell him more about herself. 

And boy, Do In Beom tho he is kinda bratty and haughty, I think he still a good person inside! I like him. Tho he seems to be on the dark side due to his tie with his father, and could have some shared principles with him, but he sure can come to the good side easily as well. But like DJ, he needs to learn some humility as well. haha. 

The show gave us an abrupt romance in ep. 1, but I really like how once things being restarted over after 5 years, they are kinda taking it slow and steady. They don't focus on romance all of the time now, but when they give us some of those moments, dayum those scenes are so worth it. The "melo" bickering scene (gosh my heart. I kept on repeating to see DJ's puppy gaze to SJ) and the hand holding while sleeping scene ajfbeafjbeafjegjeajaej those are such rewatch material. 

It was said in the character's description that Seo Eun Soo (?)'s character is a mysterious character who helps in the hospital. So I guess we'll have more revelation about her role as well. Even the her crush on DJ is cute, and Nurse Park's crush on her is cute as well. And the revelation that Dr Nam Do Il owning a cute cozy restaurant, as well as seeing Nurse Oh's real persona when she's not wearing the nurse outfit. Ahhh I like them all. Seriously, Doldam people could be weird and flawed but I like them all <3 

EPISODE 6's ENDING HAD ME CACKLING AND FEELING SO HAPPY. Cuz earlier on I've been telling my friends that Doldam people gave me rather Avengers members vibe. and lmao the writer really did serve me that. 

 

[andy78]

43 minutes ago, day_dreamer said:

And boy, Do In Beom tho he is kinda bratty and haughty, I think he still a good person inside! I like him. Tho he seems to be on the dark side due to his tie with his father, and could have some shared principles with him, but he sure can come to the good side easily as well. But like DJ, he needs to learn some humility as well. haha. 

good point!I cant wait to know more about DO familly and SJ...Why was greedy Do so nice with Young SJ?is just not his style!Was this monster human once?What happened?

[samaf]

romantic doctor  arrirang tv 

 

 

[allegramente]

3 hours ago, heroonthebeach said:

Related to the tussle between the two characters, I found the portrayal of Master Kim in this episode to be rather jarring and I’m not sure where his character is really heading. I get that Master Kim is not a clear cut good guy and that he’s ruthlessly pursuing vengeance for what was done to him. However, I’ve always thought that he was meant to celebrate the heart of what medicine, which is about saving lives, and that Doldam Hospital was supposed to represent a return to that simplicity of treating patients through the skillfulness of the doctor’s hands, rather than relying on protocol and modern technology. As such, Master Kim’s continual manipulation of CEO Shin by requesting for modern equipment, almost at the expense of CEO Shin’s life, seemed to be rather inconsistent with his message about putting patients’ lives first. I was equally concerned by the ending, where we see Dr Song and his team coming to join Doldam Hospital and Master Kim smiling. It seems as if Master Kim is trying to convert Doldam Hospital into a mini-version of Geodae Hospital, with all its protocol and modern technology.

 

That scene... Oh, that scene... When Master Kim enters the operating room, and (should I say) lovingly observes the room, breathes the air, and touches the aging equipment... his simple surgery room, and, to an extent, his team. Like... 'these have borne witness to my successes and failures, they are part of me...' Like, he's home... In a rather indescribable way I understand and share his feeling at that moment.

I find him asking for latest equipment, at that moment in that room and in that state of melancholy, is actually befitting, and more so if you factor in patient safety. Chairman Shin's operation will surely benefit from the new and latest technology. His surgery is life-critical operation that he would not settle for less than the best. That's why he picks Master Kim. And if he insists on Master Kim doing it (and Master Kim will do it at an aging Doldam), why not kill two birds with one stone. A win-win situation for both Chairman Shin and Master Kim/Doldam. 

As we've observed in Geo-Dae and Doldam: there is surgery in which everyone is out for their own gain, and then there is one in which everyone comes together to make it a successful endeavour. Protocols and modern technology are not the problem. They help. It's the people who abuse them.

Master Kim's smile is still a mystery to me. He smiles in every occasion, whether it's emergency, anger, sadness... At the end of episode 6, I think he's smiling because the irony of it... of this "avengers vibe" as @day_dreamer has put it.

 

1 hour ago, day_dreamer said:

 Seo Jung standing up to himself yasss, I like that scene when she talked back to KSB. Haha. Do it more, SJ! Sure KSB is the best, but he himself is no flawless. He could be such a meanie and an a**hole himself, so it's good to have more people to tell him what he should hear as well. Haha.

 

Yes. Go Girl! Although I understand Master Kim's concerns. Can a doctor, who doesn't value his/her own life, value his/her patient's life? Seo Jung's words and action seem to lead her to the right direction...

[AlexandraReid]

Romantic Doctor Kim Ep 6
 

 

 

Osen - Naver: 'Romantic Doctor' Han Seok Kyu's big picture... Yoo Yeon Seok x Seo Hyun Jin together? 
 

1. [+3,041, -55] Really liking the pace, the last scene was very Avengers-likeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋI wanna go to doldam (?) hospital too

 

2. [+2,402, -36] Next week is gonna be such a battle ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 

3. [+1,916, -34] I loved it when Jin Kyung screamedㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's like getting that burden out of your chest, very liberating ♡♡♡

 

4. [+1,645, -38] Why did it only last 10 minutes? Where's the preview?

 

5. [+1,388, -42] Fun drama ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This writer is on crackㅋㅋㅋ

 

6. [+484, -12] It looked like Director Do and Master Kim were doing a voice battle when they talked ㅋㅋㅋ

 

7. [+426, -9] Please include the preview if you have conscience ㅠㅠㅠ

 

8. [+432, -12] Im Won Hee's way of speaking is addictive ㅋㅋ Jin Kyung is refreshing.. Nurse Nam is cute and handsome

 

9. [+392, -9] Haa how could a drama be so amazing? I can't gush enough about the leads and supporting cast. Give Im Won Hee-ssi more screen time

 

10. [+347, -7] Better than Legend of the Blue Sea. I reckon the ratings will break 20% soon 

 

[angel2013]

Not the latest RDTK making but the subbed version of one of the making brought to you by Soompi HyunJinnies. Enjoy!

[SweetLullaby]

4 hours ago, day_dreamer said:

I like that scene when she talked back to KSB. Haha. Do it more, SJ! Sure KSB is the best, but he himself is no flawless. He could be such a meanie and an a**hole himself, so it's good to have more people to tell him what he should hear as well. Haha.

I don't know why but I think he tries to get a rise out of her.Making her do useless things like cleaning,humiliating her in front of others....He wants her to stand up for herself (I don't really know if it is the right way to go about it but this is Kim Sa Bu we're talking about)I really feel nad for her most of the time.It is refreshing to see her defending herself in front of him.She respects him after all.

[zagigirl]

13 hours ago, fikachuuu said:

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All seems well until the ending scene where we see that instead of just sending his son to Doldam, Dir Do sent a whole medical team from geodae including the corrupt Dr.Song. I'm curious to know what exactly Dir Do planning. Is he trying to ruin  Doldam from within? I hope we get to find out next week.:/
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Kim insisted young Do is sent to him so Do just had to...what puzzles me..we saw his son on a bus station and he missed his bus as he wanted to stay himself...or was it like he wanted to go but can't feeling sorry for himself...don't know we'll see

Do wants to undermind Kim and thinks that will be easier with his men around...men that will listen to him

That pic at the end ...pretty sure will repeat sometime in this show but all those people that were once on the left side will be next to Kim and only Do on the opposite/left side

[czakhareina1]

Seo Hyeon-jin to be the Star of Monday/Tuesday Dramas

2016 seems to be the year for actress Seo Hyeon-jin.

For the first half of the year, she killed it with her role in tvN's "Oh Hae-Young Again" and is back at it for the second half of the year with the SBS drama, "Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim".

Yesterday's episode reached a rating of 18.9%. The viewer ratings have only been increasing since the first episode aired.

"Oh Hae-Young Again" received a viewer rating of 10.6% for its final episode. She received much praise for her role.

Many anticipate how the new drama will play out. "Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim" airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM KST.

 

credit xports | Translation: Hancinema

[anjelikaeyes13]

This is really a good drama --- the script and ending must be good to draw Han Suk Kyu to act lengthy again. He is very critical to his chosen projects. I'm use to his Saeguk drama headliners. The supporting casts are most new to me even the second leads DJ and SJ (but they have good chemistry. Hehe.   Especially DJ is tall guy - prob 6'?).  But the nurse I knew she could pull this off. Haha. Deabak!

#TeamDoldamgo

[czakhareina1]

 

Showbiz Korea_ YOO Yeon-seok(유연석) Interview _ Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim

 

[angel2013]

I'm back with my thoughts after watching subbed RDTK Ep6, 

It was nice to finally have some background on SeoJung and her relationship with Dir Do. I'm actually surprised that Dir Do could be such a nice person in the past from the way he treated young SeoJung. I wonder if there is also a back story to why he became what he is today, ruthless and power seeking. As I've mentioned before, Dir Do did not answer directly (or rather the show did now show us the answer deliberately) at whether he is the father of SeoJung,  I do not want to come to the conclusion that they are truly father and daugther. I do believe there is some sort of relations(since the mum ask her to look for him when she is no longer around) but just not sure what kind of relations is that. Young SeoJung was so calm even at the apparent suicide death of her mum that I wonder what kind of childhood she has. Apparently SeoJung didn't recognise DIB until DJ pointed out that he is Dir Do's son. Surprisingly its DIB who didn't acknowledge recognising SJ when we clearly see in the flashback, I wonder why he hides that fact? On the other hand, DJ is flustered that SJ already knew DIB before that and can't help questioning SJ(who ignores him haha), we see some jealousy here.  I can't decipher DIB's forlon facial expression as he hastily goes out and hides behind the wall. Was it one of disappointment when he discovers who SJ is? I also wonder why 

The conversation between TK and Dr Song when he tries to ask TK to give up on the chairman's operation since Dir Do will use all his means to prevent it from happening. TK ask a question "Do you know what it is to be a good doctor?" I think this question gives a clue as to why he wants all those high tech equipment for Doldam hospital, as well as through the fire incident when his kitchen friends at the casino was injured. Hence I do not think he has veered from his original position to want to save as many people as possible, he is trying to use the system/chairman to achieve this calling. But of course he is not going to tell everyone that that is his original intention going by the way he usually talks to everyone. I believe in the personality of TK in that aspect.

The comic relief in this episode was provided by Nurse Oh and her signature 'howling' at a really annoying patient's relative trying to show off his connections and being rough with her. But its so true, I think many nurses get a lot of nonsense from irate relatives/friends of patients often while trying to do their job. That's why we have nurses appreciation day? For the unseen hardwork we often take for granted.

I always get misled by the preview, I thought it will be SJ who is doing the operation on the emergency patient but it turned out to be newbie DIB. Although she has to bear some responsibility for allowing him to do the operation but her motive was clear, saving the patient first was the top priority. Her standing up to and reasoning with TK was a step forward for her in growth, not cowering in fear knowing her own mental condition and acknowledging to TK and herself that she is after all a doctor. I think TK is pretty pleased with that but does not show it to her. And the state of the medical equipment never fail to amuse me, how only the Doldam's staff can read what it on the monitor and no one else can  i laughed seeing DIB's surprised reaction to it! (exactly the same when DJ first came here )

Nurse Park's obvious affection for the china girl and she being apparently smitten by DJ plus DIB unknown feelings towards SJ will provide the necessary romance elements in the drama. Of course i love the scene where DJ looks lovingly at a sleeping SJ and then holding her hands quietly while checking  I like the last shot of both of them from above, it was really beautiful. It was also a nice scene to see at the end with TK, Nurse Oh and Dr Nam all seated down together for a drink and meal, it seems to be a regular sort of gathering that they have. While we head for a showdown between Doldam and Geodae next week, I'm also curious what happened in between that cause the bad relationship between SJ and Dir Do when initially it seems they are on friendly terms? How will TK handle this situation whereas previously he was more or less on his own.

RDTK has constantly kept my interest piqued week after week, although it seems like a run of the mill medical drama yet the way it is telling the story is very appealing and interesting. I was worried at how it would keep pace after a very fast paced Ep1&2 but it is still doing very well with the pacing so far and I sure hope it keeps at it till the end. Looking forward to the 'war' next week.

 

 

 

 

 

[suhilov]

I love this drama, however this thread seems so quiet. is it because of the less promotion?

[drmjs]

Great take on SJ @heroonthebeach, yes she did come off as being subservient but when she courageously stood her ground for that laparoscopic surgery, the change in her was striking. It seemed like our crazy whale was disentangling herself from seaweed that kept her stuck. Lol. 

On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 3:03 PM, heroonthebeach said:

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Related to the tussle between the two characters, I found the portrayal of Master Kim in this episode to be rather jarring and I’m not sure where his character is really heading. I get that Master Kim is not a clear cut good guy and that he’s ruthlessly pursuing vengeance for what was done to him. However, I’ve always thought that he was meant to celebrate the heart of what medicine, which is about saving lives, and that Doldam Hospital was supposed to represent a return to that simplicity of treating patients through the skillfulness of the doctor’s hands, rather than relying on protocol and modern technology. As such, Master Kim’s continual manipulation of CEO Shin by requesting for modern equipment, almost at the expense of CEO Shin’s life, seemed to be rather inconsistent with his message about putting patients’ lives first. I was equally concerned by the ending, where we see Dr Song and his team coming to join Doldam Hospital and Master Kim smiling. It seems as if Master Kim is trying to convert Doldam Hospital into a mini-version of Geodae Hospital, with all its protocol and modern technology.

I don't understand why TK roams the casino almost every night. What I gleaned was that he was there hoping to bring in a few patients at Doldam or was he living up to his reputation by adding gambling under his belt?

There are depths to TK that we haven't seen yet, like why was he deeply affected by the death of his student? What President Do and his posse did to destroy his reputation could have been easily disproved, so why did he go into hiding? Imo, his fight with President Do is shallow. If you're truly passionate with your profession, people like PD will be of little consequence in the larger scheme of things.

Anyway, it will be foolish for a doctor not to embrace technology, especially with all the conveniences it could bring by just a flick of the finger. The idea is not to be a slave to technology, every doctor reacts differently to any given situation, that is just something that could not be factored into machines, no matter how modern it is. The human mind is still no match even to the greatest of computers.

That being said, I don't think TK wants to convert Doldam into a Geodae but rather through CEO Shin, TK wants to bring modern technology to Doldam in order to help his other patients. I'm not exactly sure what his latest wish list was, but everything he requested was going to be used in preparation and after the CEO's surgery. Being the chairman of the board of trustees at Geodae, the CEO knew his requests were reasonable. Okay, TK does come off as having some kind of Robin Hood complex, but hey it was not like he was stealing them, he was just being resourceful.

[mail3227]

Hello everyone!

De-lurking mode on to join the #TeamDoldam.

Although I am already late @ the party, I still want to congratulate the RDTK casts for the 18% rating they got for their 6th episode. IT IS WELL DESERVE! 

Kudos to writer-nim and pd-nim for being able to maintain the mystery, excitement combine with the right facing that will lt the viewers glued to their seat todate.

Each cast were given individual highlight. You can see and feel real acting from everyone.

I will be very disappointed if the 3-main leads will not get an award for their true-to-life portrayal of their characters.

I have no favoritism, but I admit to have fallen in love with Ahjussi Master Kim. He seems to be very difficult but you know that he has a heart of gold. Still a lot to unravel about his character.

HanSukKyu's acting is on-point, but then how can you go wrong with him? And he is still as handsome.... 

I love reading everyone's observation and POVs, I wish I'm as good as all of you in dissecting a drama but I'm not good in details. And since RDTK is a medical drama, I tend to cover my eyes when scene is already bloody.

Come to think of it, I keep on saying that I'm not into medical drama, but i have already finished 2-medical dramas of JooWon. How did I do that? and now I am hook again with another medical drama RDTK...

I wish I can join in Mon & Tue's live recap but our internet is not cooperative at all. But thanks to all our recappers, gif makers, etc for consistently sharing in this forum.

Finished downloading ep6, time to watch!

See you again... Keep posting!

 

[angel2013]

43 minutes ago, mail3227 said:

Hello everyone!

De-lurking mode on to join the #TeamDoldam.

Although I am already late @ the party, I still want to congratulate the RDTK casts for the 18% rating they got for their 6th episode. IT IS WELL DESERVE! 

Kudos to writer-nim and pd-nim for being able to maintain the mystery, excitement combine with the right facing that will lt the viewers glued to their seat todate.

Each cast were given individual highlight. You can see and feel real acting from everyone.

I will be very disappointed if the 3-main leads will not get an award for their true-to-life portrayal of their characters.

I have no favoritism, but I admit to have fallen in love with Ahjussi Master Kim. He seems to be very difficult but you know that he has a heart of gold. Still a lot to unravel about his character.

HanSukKyu's acting is on-point, but then how can you go wrong with him? And he is still as handsome.... 

I love reading everyone's observation and POVs, I wish I'm as good as all of you in dissecting a drama but I'm not good in details. And since RDTK is a medical drama, I tend to cover my eyes when scene is already bloody.

Come to think of it, I keep on saying that I'm not into medical drama, but i have already finished 2-medical dramas of JooWon. How did I do that? and now I am hook again with another medical drama RDTK...

I wish I can join in Mon & Tue's live recap but our internet is not cooperative at all. But thanks to all our recappers, gif makers, etc for consistently sharing in this forum.

Finished downloading ep6, time to watch!

See you again... Keep posting!

 

Great to see you here!

I'm quite selective about medical dramas(or any drama for that matter) haven't watch one for a long time. Was a bit worried initially that this drama would be boring or too stereo-typed but it has managed to sustain my interest so far and I am thoroughly enjoying it.

And yes the many lovely people here who share their opinions and talents through giffing, recapping etc certainly makes the whole journey so much fun. It's like you are not watching it alone but hanging out with a group of friends having a ball of time discussing what is on TV 

This drama is raising my expectations with each episode, I hope it will stay strong till the end. And *cough* agree HSK is a handsome ahjussi,I love his mellow voice too, its quite ermm magnetic 

[andy78]

one more article about our drama success...let's celebrate!

'Romantic Doctor' tops 20 percent viewership

 

 

By Park Jin-hai

SBS' new medical drama "Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim" is gaining greater popularity among TV viewers week after week.

The Monday-Tuesday series posted a viewership rating of 20.3 percent in Seoul after its sixth episode aired Tuesday, according to media ratings company Nielsen Korea, making it one of the most popular K-dramas this season. Viewers' ratings for the nation recorded 18.9 percent.

"Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim," starring veteran actor Han Suk-kyu, Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, tells the story of a celebrated surgeon who leaves his former workplace to work in a small hospital, where he becomes "Teacher Kim" and teaches two young doctors the true meaning of being a doctor.

The 20 percent viewership is a remarkable feat, considering any program netting over 10 percent viewership is regarded as a success. Viewers gave high marks to the plot that features the doctors' struggle against the powerful figures at the big hospital. Actor Han's strong performance as well as all cast members received positive reviews from viewers.

Its first episode started out gaining 9.5 percent nationwide viewership, but it continued to rise to 12.4 percent for its third, to 13.8 percent for the fourth and 16.5 percent for the fifth episode.

MBC's "Night Light" and KBS' "Sweet Stranger and Me," airing in the same time slot, recorded viewership ratings of 6.3 percent and 3.9 percent, respectively.
 

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/11/201_218813.html

jinhai@ktimes.com

 

[andy78]

ONE MORE ARTICLE ...

SBS drama ‘Romantic Doctor Kim’ nears 20% TV ratings mark

 

The medical drama "Romantic Doctor Kim" has been enjoying strong TV ratings since the SBS series premiered in early November. Recently, Seo Hyun Jin's drama posted nationwide viewership shares of close to 20 percent.

"Romantic Doctor Kim" features an interesting storyline about the famous doctor Boo Yong Joo (Han Suk Kyu) who moved from the city to a remote hospital after a traumatic experience. After changing his name to teacher Kim, the former Seoul surgeon trains doctors such as Yoon Seo Jeong (Seo) and Kang Dong Joo (Yoo Yeon Seok) to become physicians with integrity and a moral code.

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After three weeks on the air, the SBS drama is close to reaching the 20 percent TV rating mark. Episodes 5 and 6 posted strong nationwide viewership ratings of 16.5 percent and 18.9 percent, respectively, according to Nielsen Korea, as cited by Korea Herald.

Released on Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, "Romantic Doctor Kim's" nationwide viewership share is an improvement from the previous week's TV ratings. Episode 3 achieved ratings of 12.4 percent, while episode 4 posted a viewership share of 13.8 percent.

Meanwhile, competitor dramas in the same Monday and Tuesday timeslot showed single-digit TV ratings. The second episode of the MBC series "Night Light" that aired on Nov. 22 posted viewership ratings of 6.3 percent, while episode 10 of the KBS drama "The Man Living in Our House" reached 3.9 percent.

In other news, "Romantic Doctor Kim" recently topped the weekly TV popularity chart named Content Power Index (CPI). With a score of 250.1, the SBS drama nabbed the first spot for the period of Nov. 7 until Nov. 13, according to Nielsen Korea and entertainment firm CJ E&M, as cited by Yonhap News.

The variety program "Infinite Challenge" landed at number two, followed by the romantic comedy series "Jealousy Incarnate." The two South Korean TV shows posted scores of 249.4 points and 245.9 points, respectively.

 

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