7 Medical K-Dramas on Netflix to Watch After 'Doctor Slump' in February

1. Dr. Storks (2015)

IMDB rating 7.5/10

Our first entry is not technically a K-drama, as it is a Japanese production. Based on the 2013 manga series Kounodori by You Suzonoko, Dr. Storks tells the story of a gifted and respected obstetrician/gynecologist who also happens to be an immensely talented jazz pianist. Gifted actor Go Ayano brings such warmth and depth to the title role, perfectly capturing the compassionate spirit of the character.

Watch if you like: The way Doctor Slump showed doctors as real people who exist outside of a medical setting.

2. Hospital Playlist (2020)

IMDB rating 8.8/10

One of the most endearing and beloved South Korean dramas of all time, Hospital Playlist follows the lives of five very different doctors. They met while in medical school and all ended up working at the same medical center. Now in their forties, they navigate life and relationships both in and outside of work, and we, the audience, are along for the ride. The brilliant ensemble cast works perfectly together.

Watch if you like: The remarkable chemistry between the leads that we saw in Doctor Slump.

3. Doctor Cha (2023)

IMDB rating 7.5/10

One of the newer entries on our list, Doctor Cha follows the story of a woman who resumes her medical career after 20 years as a stay-at-home mom. In the process, she learns that not only does her husband not appreciate the sacrifices she made in raising their children while he furthered his own career, but that he is also shamelessly cheating on her. How she handles all of this is mind-blowingly impressive. Doctor Cha is an inspiring and upbeat drama.

Watch if you like: How Doctor Slump reminded us that doctors are not perfect, yet those with good hearts will always overcome adversity.

4. Daily Dose of Sunshine (2023)

IMDB rating 8.3/10

Based on the real-life experiences of former nurse Lee Ra-ha, this web series adapted from Lee's webtoon is heartwarming, sweet, and emotional. When a third-year nurse is unexpectedly transferred to the psychiatric ward, her culture shock soon gives way to a steadfast determination. To make patients' lives better, no matter what.

Watch if you like: Doctor Slump's accurate portrayal of mental health struggles and how no one, no matter how successful, is immune.

5. Chocolate (2019)

IMDB rating 8.1/10

This adorable romantic drama is still a fan favorite five years after its premiere. Two people from the same small seaside town find their paths crossing in a hospital later in life. He dreamed of being a chef but became a surgeon. And she became a cook because of a meal he served her in her hometown when she was a child. This drama is warm and tender, highlighted by stunning performances from Yoon Kye-sang and Ha Ji-won in the lead roles.

Watch if you like: The slow-burning but realistic kind of romance we saw in Doctor Slump.

6. Life (2018)

IMDB rating 7.5/10

One of the more intense medical K-dramas, Life, depicts a power struggle at a hospital when a new CEO is appointed. He wants to turn a profit, but the doctors understandably want to focus on patient care. As his decisions are met with resistance and challenge, there remains an underlying question gnawing at all involved. Was the death of the new CEO's predecessor really an accident?

Watch if you like: The more serious and tense side of Doctor Slump.

7. It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)

IMDB rating 8.6/10

A young man displays his caring nature both at home, looking after his autistic older brother, and at work, in the various psychiatric wards he finds employment in. As they move frequently, he meets many different people, including a famous children's author, who hails from the same childhood town as him and his brother. When he ends up living and working there again, she follows him, having developed a romantic obsession for him. The premise may sound creepy, but as the tale unfolds, we see the pair, and his brother, form a unique bond that ultimately heals all three of them.

Watch if you like: The wonderfully scripted deep and meaningful conversations between the two leads in Doctor Slump.