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Netflix's 'First Doctor': Hope for Pediatric Surgery
23 Jun
Summary
- A new medical drama, 'First Doctor,' is coming to Netflix.
- The series focuses on a pediatric surgery division facing closure.
- It explores systemic crises and interpersonal relationships within a hospital.

A new medical drama titled "First Doctor" is slated for release on Netflix, helmed by director Hong Jong Chan and screenwriter Kim Min Suk. The series centers on the staff of a pediatric surgery division at Yeonhwa University Hospital, which is facing imminent closure.
Led by the determined pediatric surgeon Heo Ji-wan, the team confronts a systemic crisis and navigates complex interpersonal relationships. Ji-wan, known for her straightforward approach, returns to her alma mater to save the division and its vulnerable young patients.
The drama also delves into the political conflicts within Yeonhwa University Hospital and Ji-wan's personal struggles. Viewers can anticipate an emotional and hopeful portrayal of healthcare professionals dedicated to their patients.
The cast includes Ha Yoon-Kyoung as resident Ki Eun-gyeol, Bek Hyun-Jin as Head of Surgery Son Sang-baek, and Kim Moo-Yul as anesthesiology professor Bae Su-wol. The premiere date for "First Doctor" will be announced later.