Ghost Doctor is a South Korean medical comedy-drama television series starring Rain, Kim Bum, Uee, and Son Na-eun. It aired on tvN from January 3 to February 25, 2022.
The series follows the story of two doctors with very different backgrounds and personalities who end up sharing the same body. Cha Young-min (Rain) is a genius thoracic surgeon who is also arrogant and selfish. Go Seung-tak (Kim Bum) is a resident doctor who is clumsy and has a fear of blood.
One day, Seung-tak is in a car accident and dies. However, his spirit remains trapped in the hospital and is unable to move on. Young-min is also in a car accident and is in a coma. Seung-tak’s spirit enters Young-min’s body, and the two men begin to share a body.
Together, Young-min and Seung-tak must learn to work together to save lives. They also must come to terms with their own personal demons and weaknesses.
Characters
- Cha Young-min: A genius thoracic surgeon who is also arrogant and selfish. He is a graduate of Seoul National University Hospital and is the youngest chief resident in the thoracic surgery department. He is also the son of Cha Myung-jin, the chairman of Cha University Hospital.
- Go Seung-tak: A resident doctor who is clumsy and has a fear of blood. He is a graduate of Seoul National University Medical School and is the son of Go Min-seok, a famous neurosurgeon. He is also the boyfriend of Oh Soo-jung.
- Oh Soo-jung: A cardiothoracic surgeon who is kind and compassionate. She is a graduate of Seoul National University Medical School and is the daughter of Oh In-gyu, a famous surgeon. She is also the girlfriend of Go Seung-tak.
- Cha Mi-nyeo: A nurse who is in love with Cha Young-min. She is a graduate of Seoul National University Medical School and is a nurse in the thoracic surgery department. She is also the best friend of Oh Soo-jung.
- Park Seon-jin: A neurosurgeon who is also Cha Young-min’s rival. He is a graduate of Seoul National University Medical School and is the head of the neurosurgery department. He is also the son of Park Chul-min, the president of Cha University Hospital.
Plot
The series begins with Cha Young-min and Go Seung-tak meeting for the first time. Young-min is immediately dismissive of Seung-tak, but Seung-tak is determined to prove himself.
One day, Seung-tak is in a car accident and dies. His spirit remains trapped in the hospital and is unable to move on. Young-min is also in a car accident and is in a coma. Seung-tak’s spirit enters Young-min’s body, and the two men begin to share a body.
At first, Young-min is resistant to Seung-tak’s presence. However, he eventually comes to accept him and the two men begin to work together to save lives.
As they work together, Young-min and Seung-tak begin to learn more about each other. They also begin to come to terms with their own personal demons and weaknesses.
Young-min learns to be more compassionate and caring, while Seung-tak learns to be more confident and assertive.
The series also explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption.
Reception
Ghost Doctor was a critical and commercial success. It was one of the most popular dramas of 2022 in South Korea and it was also well-received by international audiences.
The series was praised for its humor, action, and emotional impact.
The series also won several awards, including the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Actor (Rain) and Best Actress (Uee).
Conclusion
Ghost Doctor is a well-made and entertaining drama that is sure to keep you entertained from beginning to end. The series is full of humor, action, and emotional impact. The characters are complex and relatable, the plot is well-developed, and the production values are high.
