January 27 (2024-01-27) – March 17, 2024 (2024-03-17)
Doctor Slump (Korean: 닥터슬럼프) is a 2024 South Korean medicalromantic comedy television series written by Baek Seon-woo [ko], directed by Oh Hyun-jong [ko], and starring Park Hyung-sik, Park Shin-hye, Yoon Park, and Gong Seong-ha [ko]. The series revolves around two former high school rivals, Yeo Jeong-woo and Nam Ha-neul, who reunite after years of separation. It aired on JTBC from January 27, to March 17, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST). It is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, and on Netflix in selected regions.
Synopsis
It is a romantic comedy series about the hate-to-love relationship between Nam Ha-neul and Yeo Jeong-woo, who both had promising prospects in their careers, but fell into a slump due to different circumstances. Ha-neul and Jeong-woo were high school rivals who despised each other and parted ways after finishing school. But when they are forced to quit their jobs as doctors, they end up living together at Ha-neul's house.
A straight A student who was very hardworking and became an anesthesiologist after a lot of struggles. She runs out of the hospital after suffering from burnout by a medical professor.
In November 2022, Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik were reportedly cast as the main characters for the series. This would be their reunion since working together in The Heirs (2013).[20]
In March 2023, Park Hyung-sik, Park Shin-hye, Yoon Park and Kong Seong-ha [ko] were confirmed to play various roles in the series.[21]
JTBC released the premiere date of the series which would air every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST) on January 27, 2024.[22] It is also available for streaming on TVING and Netflix.[23]
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[24] Johnny Loftus of Decider wrote that "with Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik leading the way, Doctor Slump has us curious about how their characters' lifelong rivalry will evolve into romance".[25] In Bollywood Hungama, Nandini Iyengar stated that "with an endearing plotline, funny yet strong leads and great watch value, Doctor Slump is undoubtedly heading to become one of the most loved dramas of 2024".[26] Joly Herman of Common Sense Media gave it 3/5 stars and proclaimed that "Doctor Slump is catchy without being edgy" and "it's quickly paced and pretty cute".[27]NME's Tanu I. Raj gave it a 3/5 stars and wrote that "it dilutes the show's impactful story, which has so far treated mental health issues surprisingly realistically and sensitively" and "is nevertheless an engaging, fast-paced watch, especially if you're a sucker for witty banter and newfound friendships".[28] In But Why Tho?, Sarah Musnicky rated it 6.5/10 and criticized the series "as directionless as its leading character, Ha-Neul" and "it tries to figure out which course to take, with its primary messaging getting muddied in the process".[29]South China Morning Post's Pierce Conrad gave it 3/5 stars and described "Park Shin-hye gave a balanced and grounded performance in Doctor Slump, while Park Hyung-sik's showier outing often veered close to the realm of caricature" and "promised to focus on mental health and the stigmas surrounding it in South Korean society" but "failed to do so, instead focusing on relationships".[30] S. Poorvaja of The Hindu wrote that "Doctor Slump's lead performances and sensitivity for the most part almost make up for its pacing issues".[31]
Viewership
Doctor Slump ranked ninth in Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) category after two days of its release and received a warm response in 11 countries from January 22–28, with 1.9 million hours watched by 1.4 million viewers in its first week.[32] During its second week, the series rose to the top and accumulated 10.2 million hours watched by 2.9 million viewers.[33] The series remained at the chart for another seven consecutive weeks.[34]
Viewers per episode (millions)
Season
Episode number
Average
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
0.938
1.261
1.229
1.265
0.955
0.988
1.316
1.549
1.383
1.984
1.402
1.631
1.332
1.517
1.196
1.535
1.343
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[35]
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).
Listicles
Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
^Lee, Ye-eun (March 14, 2023). '상속자들' 박신혜·박형식, 로코 찍는다...김탄 눈감아 ['The Inheritors' Park Shin-hye, Park Hyung-sik, RoCo Shoot...Close your eyes to Kim Tan] (in Korean). TV Report. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^ ab@dkstrings_official (December 10, 2023). jtbc 드라마 "닥터슬럼프" ost [jtbc drama "Doctor Slump" ost] (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2023 – via Instagram.
^ abcdefghijklmn1회 다시보기 [Episode 1 Replay]. Doctor Slump. Episode 1 (in Korean). January 27, 2023. JTBC. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
^ abKim, Ji-woo (March 14, 2023). 박형식·박신혜, JTBC '닥터슬럼프' 출연[공식] [Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye to appear in JTBC's 'Doctor Slump' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^ abPark, Jae-hwan (March 22, 2023). JTBC '닥터슬럼프' 박형식-박신혜-윤박-공성하 "슬럼프가 뭐지? 로코" [JTBC's 'Doctor Slump' Park Hyung-sik-Park Shin-hye-Yoon Park-Kong Seong-ha "What is a slump? RoCo"] (in Korean). KBS Media. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Ahn, Byeong-gil (December 6, 2023). 오동민 '닥터슬럼프' 출연...박신혜·박형식과 호흡 [Oh Dong-min appears in 'Doctor Slump'...Works with Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023 – via Naver.
^ abc등장인물소개 – 하늘의 가족들 [Characters – Ha-neul's family]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^ abc등장인물소개 – 연원고 사람들 [Characters – People of Yeongwon High School]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
^ ab등장인물소개 – 그리고 [Characters – Others]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
^Seo, Ji-hyun (September 26, 2023). 김정환, H&와 전속계약...'닥터 슬럼프'→'히어로는 아닙니다만'으로 열일 예고 [Kim Jung-hwan signs exclusive contract with H&...'Doctor Slump' →'I'm Not a Hero' expected to hot]. Sports Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 18, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
^Lee, Seul-bi (January 29, 2024). 박형식, 의료사고 100억 소송→박신혜, 번아웃...취중 포옹 (닥터슬럼프) [TV종합] [Park Hyung-sik sues for 10 billion in medical malpractice→Park Shin-hye, burnout...Drunk Hug (Doctor Slump) [TV Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024 – via Naver.
^Park, Soo-jung (January 26, 2024). 이승준, '닥터슬럼프' 특별출연...오현종 감독·백선우 작가와의 인연[공식] [Lee Seung-joon, special appearance in 'Doctor Slump'...Relationship with director Oh Hyeon-jong and writer Baek Sun-woo [Official]] (in Korean). Celuv Media. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2024 – via Nate.
^Yoo, Da-yeon (February 11, 2024). 이성경, 박형식 前 썸녀로 특별출연!...박신혜 질투 유발한다('닥터슬럼프') [Lee Sung-kyung makes a special appearance as Park Hyeong-sik's former lover!...Makes Park Shin-hye jealous ('Doctor Slump')] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kim, Hyun-jung (November 30, 2022). 박형식 측 "'닥터슬럼프' 긍정 검토"...출산 후 복귀 박신혜와 호흡 [공식입장] [Park Hyung-sik's side said, "Positive review of 'Doctor Slump'"...Returning after childbirth with Park Shin-hye [Official Position]] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Naver.
^Park, Jin-young (March 3, 2023). '믿보' 박신혜x박형식 온다...내일(4일) '닥터슬럼프' 대본리딩 ['Believe' Park Shin Hye x Park Hyung Sik are coming...Tomorrow (4th) 'Doctor Slump' script reading] (in Korean). Joy News 24. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Nate.
^Choi, Ji-yoon (March 14, 2023). 엄마된 박신혜, 로코로 복귀...박형식과 '닥터슬럼프' [After becoming a mom, Park Shin-hye returns to Ro-Co...with Park Hyung-sik and 'Doctor Slump'] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Naver.
^Tae, Yoo-na (November 30, 2022). [단독] '결혼·출산' 박신혜, 박형식과 '닥터슬럼프' 주연...'상속자들' 이후 첫 호흡 [종합] [[Exclusive] 'Marriage and Childbirth' stars Park Shin-hye, Park Hyung-sik, and 'Dr. Slump'...first time working together since 'The Heirs' [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Naver.
^'닥터슬럼프' 박형식X박신혜X윤박X공성하 캐스팅 확정! ['Doctor Slump' Park Hyung-sik X Park Shin-hye X Yoon Park X Kong Seong-ha Cast Confirmed!] (in Korean). JTBC News. March 14, 2023. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via Naver.
^Ahn, Tae-hyun (December 19, 2023). '닥터슬럼프' 박신혜·박형식, 영원의 라이벌로 변신...티저포스터 공개 ['Doctor Slump' Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik transform into eternal rivals...Teaser poster released] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Naver.
^Lee, Soo-hyun (January 26, 2024). 박신혜X박형식, '상속자들' 동창에서 '닥터슬럼프' 원수로...인물관계도→OTT 관심 [Park Shin Hye X Park Hyung Sik from 'The Heirs' alumni to 'Doctor Slump' enemies...Relationship Chart→OTT Interest] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Nate.
^Yoon, Hyun-ji (January 31, 2024). 박신혜X박형식, 힐링 코드 통했다...글로벌 11개국 톱10 (닥터슬럼프) [Park Shin-hye X Park Hyung-sik, the healing code worked...Top 10 in 11 global countries (Doctor Slump)] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024 – via Naver.
^Hwang, Jae-ha (February 7, 2024). 박신혜·박형식의 '닥터슬럼프' 넷플릭스 비영어권 1위 [Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik's 'Doctor Slump' ranks first in non-English languages on Netflix] (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024 – via Naver.
Week 3: Park, Jin-young (February 14, 2023). [순위표] '살인자ㅇ난감', 3일 만에 글로벌 2위…'닥터슬럼프' 3위 [[Ranking] 'The Murderer's Toy' ranks 2nd globally in 3 days…'Doctor Slump' 3rd place] (in Korean). Joy News 24. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Nate.
Week 4: Ahn, Byung-gil (February 21, 2024). '닥터슬럼프' 케미X케미X케미, 이래서 더 재밌다 ['Doctor Slump' chemistryXchemistryXchemistry, this is why it's more fun] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Naver.
Week 5: Hwang, So-young (February 29, 2024). '닥터슬럼프' 박신혜·박형식이 전한 힐링 로코의 힘 [The power of healing romantic comedy conveyed by Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik of 'Doctor Slump'] (in Korean). JTBC News. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Naver.
Week 6: Kang, Min-kyung (March 7, 2024). 박형식♥박신혜, 단짠 모멘트…'닥터슬럼프' 넷플릭스 순위 상승 [Park Hyung-sik♥Park Shin-hye, sweet and salty moment...'Doctor Slump' rises in Netflix rankings] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Naver.
Week 7: Kang, Min-kyung (March 13, 2024). 박형식♥박신혜, 굿바이 비하인드 컷 대방출('닥터슬럼프') [Park Hyung-sik♥Park Shin-hye, goodbye behind-the-scenes cut ('Doctor Slump')] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Naver.
Week 9: Jang, Min-soo (March 27, 2024). '피지컬100 시즌2', 넷플릭스 글로벌 1위...'눈물의 여왕' '닭강정'도 톱10 ['Physical 100 Season 2' ranks 1st globally on Netflix...'Queen of Tears' 'Sweet and Sour Chicken' also top 10] (in Korean). MHN Sports. Archived from the original on April 24, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Naver.
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