Yong-pal Season 1 (2015)
Director: Oh Jin-suk
Cast: Joo Won (Kim Tae-hyun), Kim Tae-hee (Han Yeo-jin), Jo Hyun-jae (Han Do-joon), Chae Jung-an (Lee Chae-young), plus supporting: Jung Woong-in, Stephanie Lee, Song Kyung-chul, Ahn Se-ha, Bae Hae-sun, Jo Bok-rae, Park Hye-su, Kim Mi-kyung, Oh Na-ra, among others
Yong-pal is a gripping 2015 South Korean medical-romance thriller, also known as The Gang Doctor, that combines high-stakes surgery with power struggles, conspiracy, and heartfelt drama. Directed by Oh Jin-suk and written by Jang Hyuk-rin, the series ran for 18 episodes on SBS from August 5 to October 1, 2015 WikipediaMoviefone+1.
At the heart of the story is Kim Tae-hyun (Joo Won), a supremely skilled surgeon whose sister’s illness forces him into crushing debt. To save her, he takes on a secret identity—Yong-pal—offering illicit medical services to the powerful and corrupt underworld—even gangsters. His life takes a sharp turn when he is assigned to treat Han Yeo-jin (Kim Tae-hee), a wealthy chaebol heiress in a coma. Awakening her sets off a chain of unintended consequences. As he becomes entangled in elite power games, he also finds unexpected romance and purpose WikipediaDramabeans.
The ensemble cast brings depth to the conflict:
- Jo Hyun-jae plays Yeo-jin’s half-brother Han Do-joon, whose greed threatens everything.
- Chae Jung-an portrays Lee Chae-young, Do-joon’s wife.
Supporting characters, including hospital staff and power brokers, heighten intrigue and drama WikipediaAsianWikiWikipedia.
Praised for its dynamic pacing and genre fusion, Yong-pal earned both popularity and critical acclaim. It swept awards at the 2015 SBS Drama Awards, including Grand Prize (Daesang) for Joo Won, Best Actress for Kim Tae-hee, and Best Director for Oh Jin-suk Wikipedia+1.
Combining immersive medical action, emotional stakes, and lavish corporate intrigue, Yong-pal delivers a compelling, edge-of-your-seat viewing experience—perfect for fans of high-tension K-drama with heart and grit.
Yong-pal is a gripping 2015 South Korean medical-romance thriller, also known as The Gang Doctor, that combines high-stakes surgery with power struggles, conspiracy, and heartfelt drama. Directed by Oh Jin-suk and written by Jang Hyuk-rin, the series ran for 18 episodes on SBS from August 5 to October 1, 2015 WikipediaMoviefone+1.
At the heart of the story is Kim Tae-hyun (Joo Won), a supremely skilled surgeon whose sister’s illness forces him into crushing debt. To save her, he takes on a secret identity—Yong-pal—offering illicit medical services to the powerful and corrupt underworld—even gangsters. His life takes a sharp turn when he is assigned to treat Han Yeo-jin (Kim Tae-hee), a wealthy chaebol heiress in a coma. Awakening her sets off a chain of unintended consequences. As he becomes entangled in elite power games, he also finds unexpected romance and purpose WikipediaDramabeans.
The ensemble cast brings depth to the conflict:
- Jo Hyun-jae plays Yeo-jin’s half-brother Han Do-joon, whose greed threatens everything.
- Chae Jung-an portrays Lee Chae-young, Do-joon’s wife.
Supporting characters, including hospital staff and power brokers, heighten intrigue and drama WikipediaAsianWikiWikipedia.
Praised for its dynamic pacing and genre fusion, Yong-pal earned both popularity and critical acclaim. It swept awards at the 2015 SBS Drama Awards, including Grand Prize (Daesang) for Joo Won, Best Actress for Kim Tae-hee, and Best Director for Oh Jin-suk Wikipedia+1.
Combining immersive medical action, emotional stakes, and lavish corporate intrigue, Yong-pal delivers a compelling, edge-of-your-seat viewing experience—perfect for fans of high-tension K-drama with heart and grit.