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In the past years, medical K-Dramas have consistently been among the highest-rated television programs, thrilling audiences with case-of-the-week episodes and the personal struggles of doctors. Medical dramas such as "Dr. Romantic," "Hospital Playlist," and "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" have become extremely popular, topped the ratings and chart more often than not, and are worthy of sequels.
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This is the pattern that raises the question: are medical dramas actually getting better, or are they doing well for some other reason?
Popularity And High Ratings
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The ratings achievement of modern medical K-Dramas appears to validate that they have captured people's attention. "Dr. Romantic," with three seasons, is still among South Korea's top-rated dramas, combining love stories and medical heroism.
"Dr. Romantic" follows a surgeon who begins working at a tiny hospital and instructs aspiring medical professionals to stand up to power and wealth for the benefit of his patients. Viewers, seeking a story that defied medical drama clichés and explored the true essence of being a doctor, found resonance in this portrayal.
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The same was done by "Hospital Playlist" with two seasons, which gained a dedicated fan base with its grounded portrayal of doctors balancing their rigorous careers and private lives. "Hospital Playlist" talks about five doctors in their 40s who have been closest friends since starting medical school in 1999.
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