Episode 1
Between hope and despair
1h 1m
Hours before leaving the country, Kang Si-yeong steps in as a correctional physician and saves a life with the helping hand of Cha Yo-han.
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Doctor John
20191 season7.6 / 10
Cha Yo-Han—an arrogant but genius doctor of anesthesiology—and Kang Shi-Young—a smart, warm resident of anesthesiology—work together to help people with mysterious cases of acute or chronic pain.
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Synopsis
Cha Yo-Han—an arrogant but genius doctor of anesthesiology—and Kang Shi-Young—a smart, warm resident of anesthesiology—work together to help people with mysterious cases of acute or chronic pain.
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Episode 2
0.00001% hope
1h9.0 / 10
Lee Yu-jun warns Si-yeong about Yo-han. When she confronts Yo-han about his diagnosis and crime, he questions the source of her anger.
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Champions
1h 7m8.0 / 10
Yo-han's past precedes him at his new workplace. Dreading a painful future, a famous athlete makes a heart-stopping request.
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Facing your fears
1h9.0 / 10
Si-yeong begins to understand Yo-han’s philosophy on pain management upon hearing the full account of the events from three years ago.
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21g, the Weight of a Soul
1h 2m9.0 / 10
As patients fill the Pain Management Center, one in particular catches Yo-han's eye with his lack of symptoms. Son Seok-gi approaches Si-yeong.
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Memories of pain
1h 2m9.0 / 10
Yo-han lets history convince a young patient to undergo major surgery. Si-yeong wins Yo-han's praises for finding answers through patients' stories.
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Secrets & lies
1h 6m9.0 / 10
Si-yeong becomes the first person to learn of Yo-han's secret. A suspected pandemic-infected patient enters the Pain Management Center.
Episode credits
Guest stars 최은후, Cho Si-yeon
Episode 8
Understanding someone
1h9.0 / 10
The pain management team diagnoses a patient at war with unknown demons. Heo Jun asks for forgiveness. Si-yeong confesses her feelings.
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Terminal: Terminally ill, incurable
1h 7m9.0 / 10
A former actress receives treatment for a rare kind of cancer. Yo-han starts to experience worrying symptoms.
Episode credits
Guest stars Son Hee-soon
Episode 10
An ominous foreboding on a sunny afternoon
1h9.0 / 10
Yo-han's doctor tells him to choose between his career and his life. Min Tae-gyeong makes up her mind about her husband. A patient loses all hope.
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Up
1h8.0 / 10
During an investigation into a patient's switched-off ventilator, Seok-gi is surprised by the findings and Yo-han's actions.
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Schrödinger's Cat
1h9.0 / 10
Si-yeong embraces her role as Yo-han's guardian. A young patient returns with new symptoms. Yo-han and Seok-gi learn about each other's conditions.
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The promise of trying
1h9.0 / 10
Without consulting Seok-gi, Chae Eun-jeong takes matters into her own hands by publicly questioning Yo-han's qualifications to treat patients.
Episode credits
Guest stars Park Jeong-eon
Episode 14
Select any
1h9.0 / 10
Seok-gi gets a tip from an unexpected source. At the disciplinary hearing, Yo-han's supporters advocate on his behalf.
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The mind of the departed
1h9.0 / 10
Si-yeong tearfully bids farewell to loved ones. After pushing her away out of fear, Yo-han finally gives her his answer.
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Breaking up is like breaking up with someone you hope to see again someday
1h9.0 / 10finale
To Si-yeong's relief and disbelief, Yo-han reappears in front of her after three years of silence. His vision for healing comes to fruition.
Episode credits
Guest stars Im Byeong-gi
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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More about Doctor John
Cast
Ji SungCha Yo-Han
Lee Se-youngKang Shi-Young
Oh Hyun-joongKim Won Hee
Lee Kyoo-hyungSon Seok-Ki
Kim Hye-eunTae-Kyung
Shin Dong-miChae Eun-Jung
Jeon No-minKang Yi-Soo
Uhm Hyo-seopKang Yi-MoonCredits
- Created by
- Jo Soo-won
- Written by
- Kim Ji-woon
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 의사요한
Networks & production
SBSSouth Korea
KPJSouth Korea
Themes
doctoreuthanasiaincurable diseasemedical dramaromanceteacher student relationshiptragic pasttrauma