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Dr. Frost
Baek Nam Bong (Song Chang Ui) is known as Dr. Frost. He became a professor in psychology at early age. He is extremely bright, but he has difficulties sympathizing with others due to an injury to his frontal lobe as a child. During the day, he now works as a counselor at the campus counseling center and at night he works as a bartender. He then begins to work with a teaching assistant, Yoon Sung Ah (Jung Eun Chae) at the counseling center. Yoon Sung Ah is enthusiastic with the clients needing counseling. They work together to solve problems who go there for help.
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Plot Summary
The series follows Dr. Baek Seung-hoon, a genius who can read people's minds by observing their subtle facial expressions, but who lost his sense of touch due to a childhood accident. He works as a professor and runs a cafe, where he secretly treats patients with psychological issues. Alongside his associate, Song Sun, and intern, Jung Ji-woong, he unravels complex cases and delves into the human psyche.
Critical Reception
Dr. Frost was generally well-received by audiences for its unique premise and engaging mystery elements. Critics often praised the performances, particularly of the lead actor, and the show's ability to blend psychological thriller aspects with medical drama. However, some noted that the pacing could occasionally be uneven, and certain plot points might stretch credibility.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing premise of a mind-reading doctor.
Applauded for strong acting and compelling character development.
Noted for its successful blend of mystery, psychological drama, and medical themes.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but viewers who engaged with the series often highlighted its unique concept and the charisma of the lead character in solving complex psychological cases.
Fun Fact
The drama is based on a popular webtoon of the same name written by Lee Jong-beom.
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