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Premiered

Monday, November 7, 2016

Ended: Monday, January 16, 2017

When does Dr. Romantic Season 1 come out?

Dr. Romantic Season 1 premiered Monday, November 7, 2016 on SBS and ended Monday, January 16, 2017. The season has 20 episodes.

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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1. How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?

A heroic doctor steps in to help a distraught boy. Intern Gang Dong-ju helps Dr. Yun Seo-jeong with emergencies at Geosan University Medical Center.

Monday · 10 years ago

2. The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline

Dong-ju wonders whether hard work is enough to get ahead. Doldam Hospital gets a new doctor in general surgery. Seo-jeong sees a face from the past.

Tuesday · 10 years ago

3. Friday of 13 People

Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.

Monday · 9 years ago

4. Necessary and Sufficient Condition

Dong-ju finds that he's no match for Teacher Kim and becomes desperate to leave. Doldam receives a VIP visitor. Seo-jeong gets a new role.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

5. Principle of Relative

Being principled may be relative. It's all hands on deck after a major highway accident. Dong-ju tries to find out more about Teacher Kim's identity.

Monday · 9 years ago

6. Motivation

Teacher Kim makes demands of his own. Myeong-sim shows the staff how it's done. Associates from Seoul stop by Doldam. In-beom makes a gut call.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

7. Unstable Factor

When Doldam gets a surprise, everyone tries to cope. Dong-ju wants to know where he stands. Teacher Kim gets what he wants -- for now.

Monday · 9 years ago

8. The Manifestation of Humanism

A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

9. The Boundary of Good

Dong-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.

Monday · 9 years ago

10. Crush

The 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.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

11. Psychological Entropy

Yun-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.

Monday · 9 years ago

12. The Boiling Point

Dong-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.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

13. The Art of Turmoil

The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.

Monday · 9 years ago

14. Paragonimiasis Effect

Seo-jeong volunteers to deal with a critical patient. Doldam averts a crisis. Dong-ju shows his appreciation. Teacher Kim catches In-beom's mistake.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

15. The Cornered Stone Syndrome

In 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.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

16. Burden of Risk

Teacher 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.

Monday · 9 years ago

17. Moment of Truth

A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

18. Whether You Want It or Not

It'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.

Monday · 9 years ago

19. Doctors and Righteous People

Yun-wan makes sure that old wounds don't lie dormant. The furtive reporter keeps snooping around. Dong-ju confronts Teacher Kim about the past.

Tuesday · 9 years ago

20. The Law of Conservation of Romance Finale

Teacher 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.

Monday · 9 years ago

Dr. Romantic Season 1 guest stars

  • Kim Hye-soo

    Kim Hye-soo

    Lee Young-jo

  • Lee Chae-eun

    Lee Chae-eun

    Ji Min-jung

  • Kim Jung-ki

    Kim Jung-ki

    Cardiothoracic Surgeon

  • Moon Ji-in

    Moon Ji-in

    Jo A-ra

  • Tae In-ho

    Tae In-ho

    Moon Tae-ho

  • Jeong Kang-hee

    Jeong Kang-hee

    Anal Patient

  • Kim Jung-young

    Kim Jung-young

    Kang Dong-joo's mother

  • Lee Ji-yeon

    Lee Ji-yeon

    Nurse Jin

  • Lee Cheol-min

    Lee Cheol-min

    Ham Seung-ho

  • CHANSUNG

    CHANSUNG

    Young Gyun

  • Shin Seung-hwan

    Shin Seung-hwan

    Webtoon writer

  • Kang Chan

    Kang Chan

    Park Joo-hyuk

  • Han Gab-soo

    Han Gab-soo

    Park Joo-hyuk's father

  • Park Doo-sik

    Park Doo-sik

    Boyfriend of the appendicitis patient fertilizer

  • Yoon Chan-young

    Yoon Chan-young

    Kang Dong-joo (Young)

  • Park Sung-kwang

    Park Sung-kwang

    a bad customer

Dr. Romantic Season 1 FAQ

When does Dr. Romantic Season 1 come out?

Dr. Romantic Season 1 premiered Monday, November 7, 2016 on SBS.

How many episodes are in Dr. Romantic Season 1?

Dr. Romantic Season 1 has 20 episodes.

Are new episodes of Dr. Romantic Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Dr. Romantic Season 1 finale?

The Dr. Romantic Season 1 finale (Episode 20) aired Monday, January 16, 2017.

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