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A talented doctor travels over 150 years back in time to when the powerful Joseon dynasty ruled over Korea, and uses his skills to save lives in this intriguing fantasy drama. Dr. Jin Hyuk, the 21st century’s best neurosurgeon meets an unidentified patient and passes out while in despair over an accident that his lover Mina has had. As he wakes up, he's suddenly transported to the time of the Joseon Dynasty. When a plague strikes Joseon, Hyuk treats the dying people and makes a new resolution with Yi Ha Eung, who dreams of the reform of Joseon. But Jin Hyuk hesitates to study and practice medicine to out of fear that he might change history forever. Follow the trials and triumphs of this traveling doctor who ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time.
A brilliant but cold neurosurgeon, Jin Hyuk, travels back in time 150 years to the Joseon Dynasty after an accident. Armed only with his modern medical knowledge, he must find a way to survive and return to his own time. Along the way, he encounters historical figures and tries to save lives while grappling with the ethical dilemmas of altering the past. He also finds himself drawn to two women, one who resembles his modern-day girlfriend and another who is a Joseon-era noblewoman.
The drama received a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its intriguing premise and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Song Seung-heon and Park Min-young, some critics pointed to plot inconsistencies and a pacing that occasionally lagged. The blend of historical drama and medical fantasy was generally well-received by audiences, leading to decent viewership ratings in South Korea and significant international interest.
Praised for its unique premise combining historical elements with time travel and medical drama.
Song Seung-heon's performance as the time-traveling doctor was a highlight for many.
Some viewers found the plot occasionally convoluted and the historical accuracy questionable at times.
Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive, with many appreciating the compelling storyline and the chemistry between the lead actors. The blend of genres appealed to a wide audience, though some viewers expressed minor criticisms regarding plot predictability or historical liberties taken.
The drama is based on a popular South Korean webtoon of the same name, which explored a similar time-traveling doctor concept.
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Reminds me of some cheap isekai anime. Executed as a one and equally as garbage. Terrible writing from the get go. Poor storytelling and structure. Painfully underutilizing the generous long runtime. Filled with irrelevant nonsense that do...