Episode 1
I am Dr. Heo From Haeminseo
1h 8m8.0 / 10
Heo Im becomes a criminal and is chased. In Seoul 400 years later, he is captivated by Yeon-kyung.
Guest stars Teo Yoo
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TV series
Live Up to Your Name
2017TV-MA1 season6.9 / 10
Heo Im is an oriental doctor, acknowledged as the best in acupuncture and moxibustion in Joseon. His success is blocked due to his low status.
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Synopsis
Heo Im is an oriental doctor, acknowledged as the best in acupuncture and moxibustion in Joseon. His success is blocked due to his low status.
Cast, crew and production details
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Cast
Kim Nam-gilDr. Heo Im
Kim A-joongChoi Yeon-Kyung
Yoo Min-kyuYoo Jae-Ha / Yoo Jin-O
Mun Ka-youngDong Makgae
Uhm Hyo-seopHeo Jun
Ahn Suk-hwanShin Myung-Hoon
Lee Dae-yeonProfessor Hwang
Oh Dae-hwanDoo-ChilCredits
- Created by
- Hong Jong-chan
- Written by
- Kim Seon-soo
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 명불허전
Networks & production
tvNSouth Korea
Studio DragonSouth Korea
Bon FactorySouth Korea
Themes
acupuncturehospitaljoseon dynasty (1392–1910)medicineromancetime traveltragic pasttrauma
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The Duty of Doctors
1h 4m
Due to Heo's mistake, Ha-ra can't get surgery at the hospital. Her heart stops in front of him.
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Episode 3
Back and Forth
1h 5m
Heo is mistakenly taken to the police. Yeon-kyung later learns his act and takes him to the house.
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Episode 4
What Kind of Doctor is He?
1h 5m
Heo returns to Chosun and rescues her from a crisis. She trusts him, but soon, Doo-chil debunks him.
Guest stars Yeom Hye-ran
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Episode 5
Surviving the Modern World
1h 5m
Shunned by Yeon-kyung, Heo cuts hair and decides to get a job as a doctor of Oriental medicine.
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Episode 6
I Will do Everything I Can
1h 9m
Despite Heo's help, Yeon-kyung desperately asks him to disappear as he might have caused her trauma.
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Episode 7
This is Joseon
1h 9m
Heo appears in front of Yeon-kyung as a perfect Seoul man. To her, he confesses his true feelings.
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Episode 8
Lowly Life
1h 12m
Heo Im and Yeon-kyung confront Japanese soldiers in Chosun. He reunites with Heo Jun in Hanyang.
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Episode 9
I'll Do Whatever It Takes
1h 7m
Heo is falling out of love despite her effort. His patient escapes and is taken to the hospital.
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Episode 10
What Right do I Have?
1h 8m
Yeon-kyung conveys her feeling, but Heo ignores. Ha-ra, once discharged, comes back to the hospital.
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Episode 11
Who is Heo Im?
1h 11m
Heo Im and Yeon-kyung are escaping from the war. Shocked by Ha-ra's death, she can't treat patients.
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Episode 12
I Must Go Back
1h 10m
Returning to Seoul alone, Heo Im struggles to return to Chosun. He finds Yeon-kyung stabbed.
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Episode 13
Don't Get Hurt
1h 9m
Heo returns to the clinic, where Yeon-kyung is. But they face an unexpected crisis amid happiness.
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Episode 14
I Will Be Back
1h 10m
Heo and Yeon-kyung begin to date. But soon, Seong-tae proposes a dangerous deal to struggling Heo.
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Episode 15
Thank You For Returning
1h 9m
Returning to Chosun, Heo Im and Heo Jun treat patients. Jun tells Heo the secret of needle case.
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Episode 16
I Want To Go With You
1h 23mFinale
Heo and Yeon-kyung decide to break up. He goes to her to say goodbye. Only 3 days are given to them.
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