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May values not die and beauty not be shallow...
An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.
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Episode 1
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.
Guest stars Kim Joong-ki, Moon Ji-in, Tae In-ho, Jeong Kang-hee, Kim Jung-young, Lee Ji-yeon, Yoon Chan-young, Park Sung-kwang
Episode 2
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.
Guest stars Tae In-ho, Kim Jung-young, Shin Yi-Joon
Episode 3
Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.
Guest stars Lee Yong-yi
Episode 4
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.
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Episode 5
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.
Guest stars Lee Hyo-je, Ri Min, Kim Hye-jun
Episode 6
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.
Guest stars Shin Yi-Joon, Choi Kyo-sik
Episode 7
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.
Guest stars Lee Cheol-min
Episode 8
A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.
Guest stars Lee Cheol-min, Hwang Chan-sung, Yu Eun-mi, Lee Myung-haeng, Kim Jun-won
Episode 9
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.
Guest stars Shin Seung-hwan, Lee Myung-haeng, Kim Jun-won, Lee Kang-wook
Episode 10
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.
Guest stars Shin Seung-hwan, Kim Jun-won, Lee Kang-wook, Park Seoung-tae
Episode 11
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.
Guest stars Lee Chae-eun, Hwang Chan-sung, Kang Chan, Han Gab-soo, Kim Hye-jun, Lee Kang-wook
Episode 12
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.
Guest stars Hwang Chan-sung, Kang Chan, Han Gab-soo, Kim Nam-jin
Episode 13
The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.
Guest stars Park Doo-sik, Park Young-soo, Cha Jung-won, Lee Chae-kyung
Episode 14
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.
Guest stars Shin Seung-hwan, Cha Jung-won, Lee Chae-kyung
Episode 15
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.
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Episode 16
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.
Guest stars Kim Min-sang, Kim Ji-eun
Episode 17
A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.
Guest stars Kim Min-sang, Lee Jae-woo
Episode 18
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.
Guest stars Kim Hye-jun, Kim Min-sang, Kim Ji-eun, Kim Soo-jin
Episode 19
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.
Guest stars Shin Seung-hwan, Kim Min-sang, Kim Ji-eun, Kim Soo-jin
Episode 20
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.
Guest stars Kim Hye-soo, Shin Seung-hwan, Bae Myeong-jin, Lee Jae-woo, Cho Wan-ki
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Han Suk-kyuTeacher Kim / Bu Yong-ju
Yoo Yeon-seokGang Dong-ju
Lee Sung-kyungCha Eun-jae
Ahn Hyo-seopSeo U-jin
Jin KyungOh Myeong-sim
Seo Hyun-jinYun Seo-jeong
Im Won-heeJang Gi-tae
Byun Woo-minNam Do-il
SBSSouth Korea
Samhwa NetworksSouth Korea
Studio SSouth Korea
